Intrinsic Values: Self Confidence

So we're playing Rock Band. Brian is tired of the guitar. Mary is tired of singing. The next song is one I know. So I grab the microphone and belt out Blackhole Sun by Soungarden.

I've been in high school musicals and one act plays. I've taken a public speaking class and passed with flying colors. I've sung in church as a kid. All in all, I'm no newb to being in the limelight. But singing, nope. I hate my voice. I'm nasal, congested and of narrow range. Perfect pitch, but crap quality.

But I didn't care playing Rock Band. The gamer side of me took over to try and beat the song. Everyone else had sung and by that point, I didn't want to be the one that didn't even try it. So I grabbed the mic and sucked it up with my crew. Most of the songs I really couldn't hit the high notes, but Rock Band recognized octaves and harmonies, so I made it just fine if I had to in a pinch.

Party games aren't new by any means, but singing to music with all your friends around is an idea most people are afraid to do. Yeah, we used to sing our Boyz II Men songs in the car cruisin the strip in high school. To our imaginary girlfriends. With the windows up and the bass over compensating. But there's no excuse in Rock Band not to shred the guitar with style, rock the drums with flare, and belt out your favorite song. I can't wait for another 5 a.m. Rock Band session.

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