_________________________________________ / -Karaoke- \ | -January 10, 1998- | | Recorded & Edited by Aubrey McMichaels | \___http://pages.prodigy.net/aubreymcm/___/ ******************************* Ashley London steps out of the shadows. Ashley London says, "OUR JUDGES ARE TALYA, TASMIN AND ALEXIS" Ashley London says, "JUDGES, PLEASE RATE EACH PERFORMANCE FROM 1 TO 20" Ashley London says, "1 IS BAD, 20 IS GREAT" Ashley London says, "USE **REPORT** TO GIVE ME YOUR SCORES" ******************************* Ashley London calls the assembly to order. After a moment the crowd quiets down. Ashley London exclaims, "Welcome everyone!" Ashley London exclaims, "Thanks for coming to our regular karaoke tonight!" Najasa Gelain says, "Our first singer tonight is September Powers." September Powers stands up to address the assembly. September Powers says, "Tonight I will be singing, My Heart Will Go On, from Titanic." September Powers smiles. September Powers smiles sadly as The Cantina slowly disapears. She is now standing on the edge of a large ship, you can see the bold lettering that reads TITANIC. September Powers seems to be in a dreamy mood. Horribly off-key, September Powers sings: "Every night in my dreams I see you" September Powers smiles warmly as a handsome young man walks up from behind her and kisses her on the neck Horribly off-key, September Powers sings: "I feel you, That is how I know you go on" Horribly off-key, September Powers sings: "Far across the distance And spaces between us You have come to show you go on" September Powers smiles as they spin around and kiss once more. Suddenly they are seperated and she is now wet, and lost in a crowd of paniced passangers. Horribly off-key, September Powers sings: "Near, far, wherever you are I believe that the heart does go on" September Powers smiles sadly as she runs through water up to her knees, searching for the man. Horribly off-key, September Powers sings: "Once more you open the door And you're here in my heart" September Powers exclaims, "Jack!" September Powers smiles joyfully as she runs into his arms. Horribly off-key, September Powers sings: "And my heart will go on and on" Horribly off-key, September Powers sings: "Love can touch us one time And last for a lifetime And never let go till we're one" September Powers smiles as he runs his hand through her wet hair Horribly off-key, September Powers sings: "Love was when I loved you One true time I hold to In my life we'll always go on." September Powers gasps. She looks rather startled. September Powers seems scared. September Powers smiles fearfully as they run to a safe part of the ship. Horribly off-key, September Powers sings: "Near,far, wherever you are" September Powers blinks. September Powers smiles as she travels farther back in time Horribly off-key, September Powers sings: "I believe that the heart does go on Once more you open the door" September Powers laughs! September folds her arms and flashes a playful smile, striking a dramatic pose for all those gathered. September Powers smiles as she walks into the room. She then lays on a couch while he sketches pictures of her Horribly off-key, September Powers sings: "And you're here in my heart And my heart will go on and on" Horribly off-key, September Powers sings: "There is some love that will not go away" September Powers blinks. September Powers smiles as she travels through time. FLASH she whispers, "I love you." FLASH the wind blows through her beautiful hair as he holds her by the edge of the ship. Horribly off-key, September Powers sings: "You're here, there's nothing I fear, And I know that my heart will go on We'll stay forever this way." September Powers smiles as she appears to be in a dream sequence. She walks up a beautiful staircase and standing in front of a magnificant clock, is, him. They connect their hands, as do their hearts. Horribly off-key, September Powers sings: "You are safe in my heart And my heart will go on and on" September Powers begins to weep softly. September Powers smiles as you notice a beautiful necklace fall into the water. September Powers lies down. September Powers smiles sadly as the Titanic slowly fades away and The Cantina once more appears September Powers stands back up. Ashley London opens the floor back up for general discussion. ******************************* Ashley London calls the assembly to order. After a moment the crowd quiets down. Najasa Gelain says, "Next up is Summer Matthews." Summer Matthews stands up to address the assembly. Summer Matthews says, "I will be singing Tyrone, by Miss Erykah Badu" Summer Matthews smiles. Summer Matthews asks, "Y'all want me to do this?" Summer Matthews says, "Now keep in mind that I'm an artist, and I'm serious about my stuff" (Summer Matthews looks out into the crowd.) Summer Matthews seems nervous. Summer Matthews says, "So y'all be nice" Summer Matthews grins. Miles Bukowski sits down. Summer Matthews asks, "Ladies how y'all doin tonight?" Summer Matthews asks, "Fellas yall alright?" Summer Matthews says, "We gonna do this right here for all the no good men" Summer Matthews grins. (Summer Matthews gets an attitude with her sorry man.) Horribly off-key, Summer Matthews sings: "I'm getting tired of your mess You don't never buy me nothin" Summer Matthews frowns. Summer Matthews seems annoyed. Horribly off-key, Summer Matthews sings: "And everytime you come around You gotta bring Jim, James Paul and Tyrone" Summer Matthews seems mad. Summer Matthews rolls her eyes. (Summer Matthews puts her hands on her hips.) Horribly off-key, Summer Matthews sings: "See why can't we be by ourselves sometimes See I've been havin this on my mind For a long time" Horribly off-key, Summer Matthews sings: "I just want it to be You and me Like it used to be Baby" Summer Matthews seems to be in a nostalgic mood. Horribly off-key, Summer Matthews sings: "But you don't know how to act" Summer Matthews smacks her lips. Summer Matthews seems mad. Horribly off-key, Summer Matthews sings: "So matta fact I think you better call Tyrone" Horribly off-key, Summer Matthews sings: "Call him" Horribly off-key, Summer Matthews sings: "And tell him come on help you get your" Summer Matthews points out. Summer Matthews seems impatient. Horribly off-key, Summer Matthews sings: "You need to call Tyrone" Horribly off-key, Summer Matthews sings: "Call him" Horribly off-key, Summer Matthews sings: "And tell him I said come on" (Summer Matthews looks at her man with disdain.) Horribly off-key, Summer Matthews sings: "Now everytime I ask you for a little cash" Horribly off-key, Summer Matthews sings: "You say no then turn right around and ask me for some" Summer's jaw drops. (Summer Matthews wave her hand and rolls her neck like only a female can.) Horribly off-key, Summer Matthews sings: "Oh but hold up listen partna I ain't no cheap thrill Cause Miss Matthews always comin for real And you know the deal" Horribly off-key, Summer Matthews sings: "Everytime we go somewhere I gotta reach down in my purse" (Summer Matthews taps her wallet.) Summer Matthews seems irritated. Horribly off-key, Summer Matthews sings: "To pay your way And your homeboy's way And sometimes your cousins way" Summer Matthews rolls her eyes. Horribly off-key, Summer Matthews sings: "They don't never have to pay Don't have no cars Hang around in bars tryna hang around wit stars" Summer Matthews smirks. Horribly off-key, Summer Matthews sings: "Like badu i'ma tell you the truth So show and prove Or get the boot" (Summer Matthews kicks her man.) Horribly off-key, Summer Matthews sings: "I think you betta" Summer Matthews chuckles. Horribly off-key, Summer Matthews sings: "Call him" Horribly off-key, Summer Matthews sings: "And tell him come on help you get your " Horribly off-key, Summer Matthews sings: "You need to call tyrone Call him" Summer Matthews says, "but hold up" (Summer Matthews glances at her man.) (Summer Matthews snatches up the phone.) Horribly off-key, Summer Matthews sings: "But you can't use my phone" Summer Matthews grins. (Summer Matthews sticks her tongue out at her man.) Summer Matthews grins. Summer Matthews bows. Ashley London opens the floor back up for general discussion. ******************************* Ashley London calls the assembly to order. After a moment the crowd quiets down. Najasa Gelain says, "Now it's time for Armand. " Armand Chascour stands up to address the assembly. Armand Chascour says, "tonight i do "fever" by Peggy Lee" Armand Chascour seems indifferent. Armand Chascour hums a tune softly to himself. Armand Chascour sways back and forth. Armand Chascour snaps his fingers. Armand Chascour sings sweetly: "'Never know how much I love you Never know how much I care When you put your arms around me I get a fever that's so hard to bear" Armand Chascour sings sweetly: "'You give me fever" Armand Chascour snaps his fingers. Armand Chascour sings sweetly: "'When you kiss me Fever when you hold me tight fever in the morning fever all through the night" Armand Chascour sings sweetly: "'Sun lights up in the daytime Moon lights up in the night My eyes light up when you call my name Cause I know you're gonna treat me right" Armand Chascour sings sweetly: "'You give me fever" Armand Chascour sways back and forth. Armand Chascour sings sweetly: "'When you kiss me Fever when you hold me tight Fever in the morning fever all through the night" Armand Chascour sings sweetly: "'Everybody's got the fever that is something you should know Fever isnt such a new scene Fever started long ago" Armand Chascour sings sweetly: "'You give me fever" Armand Chascour sways back and forth. Armand Chascour sings sweetly: "'when you kiss me fever when you hold me tight fever in the morning fever all through the night" Armand Chascour sings sweetly: "' Romeo loved Juliet Juliet, she felt the same When he put his arms around her He said "Julie baby, you're my flame" Armand Chascour sings sweetly: "' He gave her fever" Armand Chascour snaps his fingers. Armand Chascour sings sweetly: "'when he kissed her fever when he held her tight fever in the morning fever all through the night" Armand Chascour sings sweetly: "'Everybody's got the fever that is something you should know Fever isnt such a new scene fever started long ago" Armand Chascour sways back and forth. Armand Chascour sings sweetly: "' Captain Smith and Pocahontas had a very mad affair When her daddy tried to kill him she said "Daddy oh dont you dare "He gives me fever with his kisses, fever when he holds me tight "Fever, I'm his Missus So Daddy wont you treat him right" Armand Chascour sways back and forth. Armand Chascour sings sweetly: "'Fever, when you kiss them Fever if you live and learn Fever, til you sizzle what a lovely way to burn" Armand Chascour sings sweetly: "'What a lovely way to burn" Armand Chascour hums a tune softly to himself. Armand Chascour whistles a cheerful tune. Armand Chascour bows. Armand Chascour sits down. Ashley London opens the floor back up for general discussion. ******************************* Ashley London calls the assembly to order. After a moment the crowd quiets down. Najasa Gelain says, "Heeeeeeer's Noodles." Noodles Holland stands up to address the assembly. (Noodles Holland comes on stage and suddenly peach trees appear on the stage.) (Noodles Holland takes out a Presidents of the United States of america CD, puts it in his player, and turns to track 6.) Noodles Holland pushes a button on a CD player, and music begins to emanate from some headphones. (Noodles Holland takes out a bassitar and starts to play. If you don't know what a bassitar is, don't ask!) Noodles Holland sings sweetly: "Movin to the country Gonna eat a lot of Peaches Movin to the country Gonna eat me a lot of peaches" (Noodles Holland picks a fresh ripe peach from the trees.) Noodles Holland glances at a fresh ripe peach. Noodles Holland takes a bite of a fresh ripe peach. Noodles Holland sings sweetly: "Movin to the country I'm gonna eat a lot of peaches Movin to the country Gonna eat a lot of peaches" Noodles Holland sings sweetly: "Movin to the country I'm gonna eat a lot of peaches Movin to the country Gonna eat a lot of peaches" Noodles Holland sings sweetly: "Peaches come from a can" (Noodles Holland puts the peach in a can.) Noodles Holland sings sweetly: "They were put there by a man" Noodles Holland points at himself. Noodles Holland sings sweetly: "In a factory downtown" Noodles Holland recites: "Odd. I always thought the factory would be in west end" Noodles Holland sings sweetly: "And if I had my little way I'd eat peaches everyday" Noodles Holland takes a bite of a fresh ripe peach. Noodles Holland sings sweetly: "Sun soakin peaches in the shaaaaade" Noodles Holland says, "That's SHADE not CHADE for you GM lovers" Noodles Holland sings sweetly: "Movin to the country I'm gonna eat a lot of peaches Movin to the country Gonna eat a lot of peaches" (Noodles Holland engulfs a peach straight off the tree.) Noodles Holland sings sweetly: "Movin to the country I'm gonna eat a lot of peaches Movin to the country Gonna eat a lot of peaches" Noodles Holland sings sweetly: "I took a little nap when I met some twist" Noodles Holland collapses in a heap on the floor. Noodles Holland yawns. Noodles Holland seems sleepy. Noodles Holland sings sweetly: "Squished a rotten peach in my fist" (Noodles Holland doesn't want to squish his peach because it is nice and fresh.) Noodles Holland sings sweetly: "And dreamed about you" Noodles Holland points at Celeste Catharow. Noodles Holland sings sweetly: "Woman!" Noodles Holland sings sweetly: "I poked my finger down inside" (Noodles Holland pokes a hole in his peach.) Noodles Holland sings sweetly: "Made a little room for a man to hide" (Noodles Holland hides in his peach. What a scardy cat! He comes out and sings...) Noodles Holland sings sweetly: "Nature's candy in my hand Or can Or pie" (Noodles Holland takes the peaches out of the can and bakes a pie.) (Noodles Holland takes out a huge tennis ball server with A MILLION PEACHES writen on it during the long interlude.) Noodles Holland sings sweetly: "Millions of Peaches Peaches for me Millions of Peaches Peaches for free Millions of peaches Peaches for me Millions of peaches Peaches for free LOOK OUT!" Noodles Holland smiles as the server starts launching peaches into the audience. Ashley gets hit right in the head by a rotten one. Some people start throwing them back on stage. Hey! That's not nice! Noodles Holland sings sweetly: "Millions of Peaches Peaches for me Millions of Peaches Peaches for free Millions of peaches Peaches for me Millions of peaches Peaches for free LOOK OUT!" (Noodles Holland stops playing. He's done.) Ashley London opens the floor back up for general discussion. ******************************* Ashley London calls the assembly to order. After a moment the crowd quiets down. Najasa Gelain says, "Sunshine Marigold... you're on." Sunshine Marigold stands up to address the assembly. Najasa Gelain smiles at Sunshine Marigold. (Sunshine Marigold approaches the stage, an acoustic guitar hanging from her neck.) Sunshine Marigold says, "This is called 'Look to the Children', by Sister Hazel." (Sunshine Marigold tests a few chords before beginning to play an upbeat melody.) Sunshine Marigold sings: "I took a walk by the sea..." Sunshine Marigold paces back and forth. Sunshine Marigold sings: "Nothing else, just for me" Sunshine Marigold points at herself. Sunshine Marigold sings: "Yesterday was a long, long time ago" Sunshine Marigold sings: "There's a man and he's sighing It's all he's got to keep from crying" Sunshine Marigold frowns. Sunshine Marigold sings: "His shattered dreams Have been worn down by life" Sunshine Marigold's shoulders bow as if under some great burden. Sunshine Marigold sings: "And I wonder now How a man gets so far down" Sunshine Marigold shakes her head. Sunshine Marigold sighs. Sunshine Marigold sings: "Where's the pride and the glory? Where's the pot of gold?" Sunshine Marigold searches around the room. Sunshine Marigold sings: "And I... I look to the children" Sunshine Marigold smiles softly as she walks around the stage, playing her guitar and getting all folksy. As you listen, you can't help but observe how complicated life has become, and you wish you were a kid again. Sunshine Marigold sings: "I took a walk by the sea..." Sunshine Marigold grins and glances out the window, where you can see the ocean crashing on the rocks in the distance. Sunshine Marigold sings: "I'd forgotten what it meant to me" (Sunshine Marigold 's eyes sparkle.) Sunshine Marigold sings: "Some things we should carry from the past There's a boy and he's singin'" (Sunshine Marigold closes her eyes, and you can almost hear that boy joining her on the lyrics.) Sunshine Marigold sings: "And in the wind, his words are ringin' His innocence, it is buried in us all..." Sunshine Marigold smiles at you, as if asking you to go find it. Sunshine Marigold sings: "Now I look and see That boy inside of me" Sunshine wipes the sweat from her brow. Sunshine Marigold sings: "May have seen a storm or two, But the dream is alive" Sunshine Marigold sings: "And I... I look to the children I look to the children" Sunshine Marigold tosses her volcano yoyo down, and it climbs back up the string where Sunshine catches it deftly. Sunshine Marigold giggles. Sunshine Marigold sings: "And I look around..." Sunshine Marigold glances around. Sunshine Marigold sings: "So many, so far down" (Sunshine Marigold glances at a pair of businessmen in the corner, furtively discussing the stock exchange while sipping martinis. One of them suddenly grimaces and mutters something about an ulcer.) Sunshine Marigold sings: "Just search inside yourself... But the dream's alive...!" Sunshine Marigold grins. Sunshine Marigold sings: "And I... I look to the children" Sunshine Marigold sings: "I look to the children." Sunshine Marigold bows. Ashley London opens the floor back up for general discussion. ******************************* Ashley London calls the assembly to order. After a moment the crowd quiets down. Najasa Gelain says, "Next up is... Weiland." Najasa Gelain smiles at Weiland Kurcobain. Weiland Kurcobain stands up to address the assembly. Weiland Kurcobain smiles at Najasa Gelain. Weiland Kurcobain says, "ok, this song is called Off He Goes, by Pearl Jam.." Slightly off-key, Weiland Kurcobain sings: "I know a man His face seems pulled and tense... Like he's riding on a motorbike.. In the strongest winds" Slightly off-key, Weiland Kurcobain sings: "So I approach with tact.. Suggest that he should relax.. But he's always moving much too fast" Slightly off-key, Weiland Kurcobain sings: "Said he'll see me on the flip side On this trip he's takin' for a ride He's been takin' ..... too much on Off he goes with his perfectly unkempt clothes There he goes" Slightly off-key, Weiland Kurcobain sings: "He has yet to come back But I've seen his picture It doesn't look the same upon the rack We go way back..." Slightly off-key, Weiland Kurcobain sings: "I wonder 'bout his insides It's like his thoughts are too big for his size He's been taken.... where? I don't know Off he goes with his perfectly unkempt hope There he goes" Slightly off-key, Weiland Kurcobain sings: "And now I rub my eyes.... For he has returned Seems my preconceptions are what should have been burned For he still smiles... And he's still strong" Slightly off-key, Weiland Kurcobain sings: "Nothing's changed but the surrounding bullsh.... That has grown" Slightly off-key, Weiland Kurcobain sings: "And now he's home And we're laughing Like we always did My same old... same old friend.... Until a quarter to ten..." Slightly off-key, Weiland Kurcobain sings: "I saw the strain creep in... He seems distracted and I know just what is gonna happen next.... Before his first steps.... He's off again..." Weiland Kurcobain bows. Ashley London opens the floor back up for general discussion. ******************************* Ashley London calls the assembly to order. After a moment the crowd quiets down. Najasa Gelain says, "Next up is Cat Jacobs." Cat Jacobs stands up to address the assembly. (Cat Jacobs peeks around the corner of the stage, smiles sweetly at the judges and announces, "I will be singing Part of your World.") (Cat Jacobs takes her position after the stagehands finishing laying the mirrors and adjusting the lights, turning the stage into an seemingly underwater world.) (Cat Jacobs puffs out a sigh glancing around her.) Cat Jacobs asks, "Look at this stuff, Isn't it neat?" Cat Jacobs sings: "Wouldn't you think my collection's complete? Wouldn't you think I'm the girl.. The girl who has ev'rything?" (Cat Jacobs lifts a golden goblet holding it up to the light.) Cat Jacobs sings: "Look at this trove Treasures untold,How many wonders can one cavern hold? Lookin' around here you'd think (Sure) she's got everything!" Cat Jacobs sings: "I've got gadgets and gizmos aplenty! I've got whozits and whatzits galore You want thingamabobs? I've got twenty.. But who cares? No big deal... I want MORE..." (Cat Jacobs lifts her chin up gazing longingly towards the surface.) Cat Jacobs sings: "I wanna be where the people are I wanna see..Wanna see 'em dancin' Walkin' around on those..." Cat Jacobs asks, "Whad'ya call 'em?" Cat Jacobs sings: "Oh - feet.. Flippin' your fins you don't get too far Legs are required for jumpin', dancin' Strollin' along down a.." Cat Jacobs asks, "What's that word again?" Cat Jacobs sings: "Streeet... Up where they walk Up where they run Up where they stay all day in the sun Wanderin' free Wish I could be..