So I’m trying a different path, and see it where it leads me.
Like any other journey, I should start at the beginning…
About two years ago, I signed up for Smule Sing! as a casual singer, joining in on the duets, because at the time I didn’t want to fork out the $$$ to get the access to do the solos. I gained a few followers and some positive comments about the collaborations that I joined in. After a while, I forgot about the website/app and rejoined the ‘real’ world; doing my usual thing of choirs and musicals.
Three months ago, for lack of anything else to do (which is usual for someone who is on vacation), I looked up my old website. I still had a small following, and my collaborations were still be played. I decided to suck it up and pay the monthly fee to be able to do solos and further collaborations with people around the world. Since then, I have recorded numerous solos and duets with people around the world, my following is growing (nearly 5 people each day, and at the time of this post I have 251 followers), I’m getting many likes on my collaborations and solos, and many positive comments about my singing. Keep in mind that this is singing that is recorded to a karaoke backing track using nothing but an iPhone/iPad and the earphone/microphone headset. Amazing!!
Being an online application, I’m connected to both my Facebook and Twitter accounts, so when I record, Smule posts notifications on both accounts (so sorry to my Facebook and Twitter followers, who endure a constant onslaught of Smule notifications of my vocal shenanigans). A few Twitter accounts have picked up on my ‘activity’ and have retweeted them across cyberspace.
Facebook postings prompted notice from friends and family, so after a little research I was able to produce (with family help) a CD of some of the my solos, which was then distributed to said family and friends. Solos comprise of musicals, movie tracks and a few contemporary songs for good measure. My understanding is that the CD is now being shown/listened to by people outside of this circle (which is awesome). My ‘demo’ recordings have made it as far as England, which for any international readers of this post, is practically on the other side of the planet. By request of many, a second CD is now in the works. I should make mention that I have been asked for a CD of my singing from family for years prior. (And no, I am not selling them. Due to copyright laws).
So the next step?…unknown at this point. I’m out in cyberspace, and the CDs are lapping around the east coast of Australia. It’s now a bit of a waiting game, to see if anything comes back. If nothing else, I’m getting a lot of positive feedback, for which I am very greatful, and feel very blessed to receive. And even if this path should come to nothing, at least I can say I have tried it.
Should I get too excited? Probably not, knowing how cutthroat competition in the music industry is. I’m not planning on getting my hopes up at the moment. But then, if an opportunity does arise, I’m not going to shirk away.
Stay tuned to this space…
Oh, if curious, my Smule site is here. (The good recordings are in the ‘Playlist’ tab).
Sarah Talbot 
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