Thread: Need a kick a** song for competitions..

I just haven't found one yet that makes me all "I HAVE ti dance to this!" Any suggestions for me? I am doing Wiggles and there is also a competition this year at Detroit Raqs so I want to use that one as a test run.
I need help:)

What strengths as a dancer are you looking to showcase? (shimmies? Spins? Veilwork? Folkloric style knowledge?)

What judging criteria might affect your choice of music?

Are you competing in a particular category (Egyptian Style, fusion, etc).

Do you get extra points for props?

I've only done one competition, but I found it necessary to edit togehter several pieces of music in order to accomplish what I wanted.

It can't be any longer than 5 minutes and the only prop I could use is a veil (my zil skills are non existent). I am looking for a more egyptian cab song or egyptian tribal fusion piece, I do well in both those styles... I am not particularly folkloric. You don't get extra points for props. I like a variety in my songs so a little slow, little shimmy fun, lots of energy and changes in dynamics throughout...
grief...I think I am picky...how can all that be in one song...no wonder I am having such issues finding a song lol

Natash Atlas.
Enogoom Wil Amar...everything you need. You may need to shave off a bit for time.

speaking of this...

I have my song where I need to trim off 15 seconds. when I use my Mac to do it, there's a hiccup in the song, no matter where I cut it. I don't want to threadjack, but how on earth do you make it sound like there isn't an obvious break in the song?

I like Natasha Atlas, too. Don't know the song Anala's talking about, though.

I use Nero Burn Pro so I can see the wave file on my screen (think EEG) and you must choose your splice point with extreme care. Dont try to do it in a vocal section at all..and you must maintain the proper beat at the meld.

I haven't found the song in MP3 format yet. Amazon has it but it isn't a very long clip and I can't tell what it sounds like really. I would love to hear it in its entirety before buying it. Anala would you be willing to email it to me? (mesmerizebellydance@yahoo.com) I have audacity to shorten it, looks like I would have to take almost a minute and a half out though...that can get tricky when there are lyrics.

what about using a song like "Yearning"? That one makes you want to move whenever its played but is it overdone???? ugh something like Yearning that builds and moves and teases you...hmmm

Originally Posted by AmiraStar

what about using a song like "Yearning"? That one makes you want to move whenever its played but is it overdone???? ugh something like Yearning that builds and moves and teases you...hmmm

Beautiful, challenging song. I have no idea if it is overdone in some places. It isn't, here.