Is it a wise choice?

[panicnhysteria]

Hello again! 

So, against my stage fright, I have decided to participate in yet another singing contest (I offered and no one forced/convinced me so I consider this a great step forwards to stop being so self conscious when I am in front of other people). Rules are the usual: Songs in Spanish are preferred, the song length should not be more than 4 minutes, etc. 

I had some strong song options when I remembered a song I really love: My Reflection, from Mulan OST. This song carries a great meaning to me, since I related so much to it when I felt I wouldn't ever be enough to make my parents proud and when I felt I had no identity whatsoever. I know I can sing this song with all the emotion it needs and deserves. 

However, the song only lasts 2-ish minutes, and there are only 10 lines to be sung. I feel like I would have to sing like I've never dared to if I want to even think about passing to the next round, and I fear singing 10 lines might be a direct pass to "better try next year". What do you think? 

Comments

[tamarelmensdorp]

First of all: omg, you are so brave! And I don't know about the lenght. Singing is about passion and if you think you can put all that feeling into it, isn't that more important than the lenght of the song? And even if you won't get through to the next round, you've already won because you didn't let the fear stand in your way. I think you should do it with a song you feel strongly about and you feel comfortable singing. Good luck and break a leg 😙.

[panicnhysteria]

Thank you! I keep getting nervous because my time singing will be less than 2 minutes, but then again I think songs where you repeat the chorus too many times is unnecessary (I considered using the Cristina Aguilera version but the lyrics completely lose their meaning so I decided against it), so I will go for it. Luckily it will be enough. I'll let you know what happens!

[tamarelmensdorp]

Good luck! And yes please, tell us how things went.