The Voice

So I was watching that new show The Voice. I was instantly intrigued having fallen out of love with American Idol eons ago. I thought the premise was too enticing to pass up. Regular folks who aren't commercial or trained being judged on voice alone. This I had to see.

I didn't see much that I was blown away with. There were a few mediocre ones, but I am really picky when it comes to singing. Please remember that if I have ever complimented you on yours. They aren't free. I have always loved singing. I don't really like to talk about it much because my experience has told me that most people that talk themselves up really are about to disappoint. Especially those who claim to have a God given gift. I think your voice should speak for itself. You shouldn't have to be your own commercial. If you are really good people with spread the word.

I come from a family of singers. And yes, its a gift. My aunts can harmonize and blend like nobody's business. I am so fortunate to have inherited that Nivens ear. It helps me hear everything in my own performance and in the performances of others which is why its really hard for me to feign praise for someone. I hear it all. I certainly heard it all watching that show.

I get asked why I don't go on those singing shows. I get asked quite a lot. Its taken me a long time to formulate an answer. I have always known that wasn't for me. I am a church singer. Plain and simple. There are some who are meant to travel and record and spread the word. Then there are those who are supposed to stay put and work in the house. I feel like my aunts are those kind of singers. They have added so much to the excellence of their church. I hope to find a church soon that I can help add too. I want to be a part of a group and help it shine. I know there is a place for me and I am hot on its heels. I expect any Sunday I will find it. I will get to sing again.

If you haven't heard me sing then you can come and decide for yourself if I have anything to talk about. You won't get a commercial here. More than anything I want to be the kind of singer that touches peoples hearts. Impressing people is fun, but its not eternal. I want to be a tool for God to use as he sees fit wherever he sees fit to put me. So I won't be going on the voice no matter how many people tell me I could totally win it. I may make a youtube video for fun one day, but my singing will remain within the walls of the church unless the church goes on tv or something.

In the mean time I will be practicing and waiting for that opportunity. I want to be ready when called on again. I want to be ready to be his voice.