Saturday, March 31, 2012
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Recording "Lament of the Highborne", from World of Warcraft
Those of you who know our family, know that we're kind of nerdy. A lot of time we spend our nights together playing World of Warcraft (WoW), an online computer role-playing game. We love the haunting "Lament of the Highborne" song from WoW and thought it would be amazing to record it.
We bought the sheet music, arranged the parts, and recorded it with the help of our friend, the talented Sylvia Muhlstein, on St. Patrick's Day. John Sergeant did an incredible job accompanying us.
John Sergeant, Tanya Gale, Tiffany Gale, Natalie Gale, Michelle Bate, Tamara Gale McKay, Christina Gale Borrowman, and Sylvia Muhlestein:
Natalie did a wonderful job with the main part (Sylvanas); the rest of us had fun as the chorus (banshees):
Looking forward to the final recording!
We bought the sheet music, arranged the parts, and recorded it with the help of our friend, the talented Sylvia Muhlstein, on St. Patrick's Day. John Sergeant did an incredible job accompanying us.
John Sergeant, Tanya Gale, Tiffany Gale, Natalie Gale, Michelle Bate, Tamara Gale McKay, Christina Gale Borrowman, and Sylvia Muhlestein:
Natalie did a wonderful job with the main part (Sylvanas); the rest of us had fun as the chorus (banshees):
Looking forward to the final recording!
Sunday, December 11, 2011
America's Got Talent - Heading Home
Goodbye California!
We've had a wonderful visit and hope to come back again soon
We've had a wonderful visit and hope to come back again soon
Saturday, December 10, 2011
America's Got Talent - Audition Day
Outside the hotel room this morning; we're excited and very, very nervous
The day we've been practicing for has finally arrived!
We woke up early this morning, practiced our songs for a few hours, did hair and makeup, had breakfast, and left for the Convention Center.
What a big place this is! We enjoyed meeting new people and seeing so many different talents. We checked in, got our wristbands, and waited in a big holding room. It had cement floors and tons of chairs set up. We practiced our songs a few times and loved seeing other performers' enthusiastic reaction to us; such a fun, supportive group of people!
After a few hours our group was called up to the next floor; still a big room but smaller than the first. It had carpet, chairs set up in circles, and a couple of makeup mirrors with lights, and a mini-stage. We practiced our songs a few times here, too, and enjoyed seeing all the smiling faces.
We had lunch, played card games on the floor with new-found friends, and tried to relax while we waited for our turn to audition. Christina's daughter Lizzie came with us to California and she did such a great job with the long days; sweet little mascot girl.
They finally called our group and we auditioned in a smaller room with judges and a few other groups of people. We did our best and hoped it was good enough. After all the groups in the room had auditioned we were led outside the room and waited for a few minutes. Then a kind lady came out and thanked the other groups and told us that we would audition for the next set of judges. Yay!
We went to another floor and waited in a smallish room with several other groups and people. We met the group "Radio for the People" and they sang their audition song for us. We were impressed by their voices, interaction, and sincerity. What an awesome group of guys!
They asked us to sing for them and we did. After we finished, the whole room was quiet for a few seconds, and then everyone broke out in applause. What an amazing feeling to be surrounded by such supportive people!
Finally, it was our turn to audition for the 2nd round judges. It was a great experience.They were very nice, kind, and smiled (even though it was quite late by this time and we're sure they were ready to go home!)
We were asked to go down to the Processing room and fill out paperwork. Now we anxiously await the results!
We woke up early this morning, practiced our songs for a few hours, did hair and makeup, had breakfast, and left for the Convention Center.
What a big place this is! We enjoyed meeting new people and seeing so many different talents. We checked in, got our wristbands, and waited in a big holding room. It had cement floors and tons of chairs set up. We practiced our songs a few times and loved seeing other performers' enthusiastic reaction to us; such a fun, supportive group of people!
After a few hours our group was called up to the next floor; still a big room but smaller than the first. It had carpet, chairs set up in circles, and a couple of makeup mirrors with lights, and a mini-stage. We practiced our songs a few times here, too, and enjoyed seeing all the smiling faces.
We had lunch, played card games on the floor with new-found friends, and tried to relax while we waited for our turn to audition. Christina's daughter Lizzie came with us to California and she did such a great job with the long days; sweet little mascot girl.
They finally called our group and we auditioned in a smaller room with judges and a few other groups of people. We did our best and hoped it was good enough. After all the groups in the room had auditioned we were led outside the room and waited for a few minutes. Then a kind lady came out and thanked the other groups and told us that we would audition for the next set of judges. Yay!
We went to another floor and waited in a smallish room with several other groups and people. We met the group "Radio for the People" and they sang their audition song for us. We were impressed by their voices, interaction, and sincerity. What an awesome group of guys!
They asked us to sing for them and we did. After we finished, the whole room was quiet for a few seconds, and then everyone broke out in applause. What an amazing feeling to be surrounded by such supportive people!
Finally, it was our turn to audition for the 2nd round judges. It was a great experience.They were very nice, kind, and smiled (even though it was quite late by this time and we're sure they were ready to go home!)
We were asked to go down to the Processing room and fill out paperwork. Now we anxiously await the results!
Friday, December 9, 2011
America's Got Talent - Playing on the Beach
We arrived safe and sound in California this morning! We saved our pennies and were able to fly this time; what a blessing.
We rented a car and went to the beach. Had a fun picnic lunch and played in the cold ocean.
Having a wonderful time!
Beautiful day
We rented a car and went to the beach. Had a fun picnic lunch and played in the cold ocean.
Having a wonderful time!
Beautiful day
Thursday, November 24, 2011
America's Got Talent - Thanksgiving Day Performance
Happy Thanksgiving!
We had a wonderful lunch with family and relatives at Sweet's Island Restaurant. Afterward, we performed the songs we've been working on for AGT.
On-stage at Sweet's; exciting times!
We had a wonderful lunch with family and relatives at Sweet's Island Restaurant. Afterward, we performed the songs we've been working on for AGT.
On-stage at Sweet's; exciting times!
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
America's Got Talent - Rehearsal at Best in Music
It's almost Thanksgiving. We're so grateful for family and friends who support and love us unconditionally.
Tamara is in town and we've had a busy day practicing for AGT.
Posing it up; Tanya, Natalie, Tiffany, Tamara, and Christina
Tamara is in town and we've had a busy day practicing for AGT.
Posing it up; Tanya, Natalie, Tiffany, Tamara, and Christina
Sunday, November 20, 2011
America's Got Talent - Another Practice
Another day, another practice!
Natalie, Tanya, Tiffany, and Christina
Natalie, Tanya, Tiffany, and Christina
Monday, October 17, 2011
America's Got Talent - 1st Rehearsal
Today we started practicing for AGT. Wahoo!
Tamara lives in Idaho with her husband, so we'll be emailing her the music to practice on her own until she's able to drive here to Utah and practice with the rest of us. :)
Christina, Natalie, Tiffany, Tanya, and our tiny mascot Lizzie (Christina's daughter)
Tamara lives in Idaho with her husband, so we'll be emailing her the music to practice on her own until she's able to drive here to Utah and practice with the rest of us. :)
Christina, Natalie, Tiffany, Tanya, and our tiny mascot Lizzie (Christina's daughter)
Sunday, October 9, 2011
America's Got Talent - Poll Results Are In
Thanks so much for your help with our poll last month! We asked friends on Facebook, Email, internet forums, and held a family discussion.
Here are the results:
18 Votes = California Dreamin' - The Mamas & The Papas
9 Votes = How Can I Keep From Singing? - SHeDAISY
7 Votes = Somewhere Over the Rainbow/Beautiful World - Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
7 Votes = I Have a Dream - Mamma Mia
7 Votes = Keep Holding On - Glee
6 Votes = How Deep is Your Love? - Jonatha Brooke
6 Votes = Beyond the Sea- GaleSong
5 Votes = Bei Mir Bist Du Schon – Andrews Sisters
1 Vote = Halo/Walking on sunshine-Glee
1 Vote = Mean- Taylor Swift
1 Vote = Walk like an Egyptian - Puppini Sisters
1 Vote = What a wonderful world...
1 Vote = The Lion Sleeps Tonight
1 Vote = Blackbird
Here are the results:
18 Votes = California Dreamin' - The Mamas & The Papas
9 Votes = How Can I Keep From Singing? - SHeDAISY
7 Votes = Somewhere Over the Rainbow/Beautiful World - Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
7 Votes = I Have a Dream - Mamma Mia
7 Votes = Keep Holding On - Glee
6 Votes = How Deep is Your Love? - Jonatha Brooke
6 Votes = Beyond the Sea- GaleSong
5 Votes = Bei Mir Bist Du Schon – Andrews Sisters
1 Vote = Halo/Walking on sunshine-Glee
1 Vote = Mean- Taylor Swift
1 Vote = Walk like an Egyptian - Puppini Sisters
1 Vote = What a wonderful world...
1 Vote = The Lion Sleeps Tonight
1 Vote = Blackbird
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