Lips

Last night was my first choir concert in about 15 (?) years.  I had forgotten how much I truly LOVE to perform.  One of my friends was in the audience and commented on how happy I look when I am singing.  My secret?  I am happy.  Really truly perfectly absolutely happy.

I think have written briefly before about joining a choir here in London but just in case you are new to my blog...Lips is a women's choir (http://www.lipschoir.co.uk/) that performs pop songs.  We have two magnificent women (Jess & Kat) who arrange absolutely brilliant pieces for us to sing.  Make no mistake, the songs might be pop but the arrangements are at times incredibly complex.  We sing two acapella songs that are mind blowing.

The best part of Lips is that it is the most positive supportive group of people I have ever been around.  No divas, no rock star wannabees, no music snobbery just good people.  You know those boring moments in rehearsal where the Director is working with another section?  Well, it is not unusual when the section finally gets their part nailed that the whole choir breaks into spontaneous applause.  No rolling of eyes, no cranky attitude that you are slowing things down.  Applause.

The after party was also a blast.  I don't think we are invited back to the club we went to.  Ever dealt with a drunk and disorderly women's choir?  The bouncers hadn't either.  In most clubs you just stop the music, turn up the lights and move people to the front door.  Except, if Lips is on the dance floor.  No music? No problem! We have a couple dance medley's in the repertoire so we'll just sing our own music thank you very much.  And who doesn't want to hear Fleetwood Mac's The Chain once they've had a few drinks?  Better add that in too.  Chaos.  Beautiful.

I heard a rumour that there might be a recording of the show...I'll make sure to post it.  If you can't wait, check us out on YouTube (http://youtu.be/K9vwMbc0dJY).  Yes, those are kazoos, we are serious musicians.