Thank you all.

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Posted by MALEVANSGOLD on July 5, 2009 at 6:55 PM

I enjoyed my couple of years here but have decided to move on.

It's a great site, or at least the concept was in it's earlier stages but as with most commercial ventures it is getting colder and colder and the concept is wearing thin.

The 'message board', in my opinion, does far more damage than good and is nothing more than a venting point, though I do agree, this was not the original intention ........ or, I would hope at least.

I did enjoy singing and found some fantastic friends and accomplished vocalists.

Sadly, I measured the number of listens commensurate to the effort I put in to a song and it just doesn't seem worth it.

I leave behind a song for a lovely young lady who kept me here, because I felt obliged to honour her patronage. She knew full well I would never ever pay to sing, but knew also I would never leave when someone believed in me to the extent she did.

I hope to see the best of you somewhere around the net.

I truly hope you all find what you wish.

Mal :-)

Reply by KerJPATRON on July 5, 2009 at 7:08 PM

Sorry to see you go Mal although I can sense the reasons. You are a talented vocalist and I wish you the best for the future wherever your passion for singing takes you.

Reply by MandyPATRON on July 5, 2009 at 7:10 PM

Mandy come on then reaper..come get us...lol

Sorry to see you go Mal.

Save your most precious 100 recordings for when you turn blue...and then hopefully, when/if you decide to return, you may find comments on them that weren't expected.

Take care of yourself x

Reply by MALEVANSGOLD on July 5, 2009 at 7:13 PM

Thank you Kerry ..... i'll try to respond to replies whilst online and I know you too are serious about singing for the most part.

I don't think anyone could reasonably expect to get anywhere other than a few listens here.

I don't expect a career now anyway ...... I was a professional and left the music business to teach.

Maybe Trevor could employ an industry talent scout.

:-)

Reply by MALEVANSGOLD on July 5, 2009 at 7:15 PM

Your a brick Mandy ....... and I LUVS YA.

:-)

Don't forget Pinocchio.

Reply by MandyPATRON on July 5, 2009 at 7:16 PM

Mandy come on then reaper..come get us...lol

MALEVANS wrote:Your a brick Mandy ....... and I LUVS YA.
:-)
Don't forget Pinocchio.

lololol...never! ;)

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Reply by KatieSITE-ADMIN on July 5, 2009 at 7:17 PM

Mandy wrote:Sorry to see you go Mal.
Save your most precious 100 recordings for when you turn blue...and then hopefully, when/if you decide to return, you may find comments on them that weren't expected.
Take care of yourself x

No Fear of him turning Blue... :)

Mal.....I don't have to tell you how i feel about this... :(((((

Reply by schmartypantzGOLD on July 5, 2009 at 7:25 PM

Your a great singer. I've listened to you.

the participants in the message board seems to be a small percentage of all the members here.

I would hope you would reconsider :)

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Reply by Steven_KaplanFORUM-MODERATOR on July 5, 2009 at 7:28 PM

MAL-

Do what I try to do- More focus on the singing, and less reading and time in the general bboards and OT bboards, yep they CAN really be a "bummer".. and get to me too at times...I can fully understand how bboards can displace why some of us joined and run us down assuming our focus becomes some of the content I'd just assume stay far away from... There are a few music threads that are pretty decent, we can even form a musicians IC and stick to singing and recording tips.... Let's instead of letting some of the bboard stuff get to us, get more into the music stuff.... I'd love that, it's why I joined and I PROMISED myself to never ever let bboard stuff become a preoccupation because it DOES have it's issues... There's just too much talent in here to let the singing aspects of Singsnap take backstage to frustrations that transpire among the bboards... I'd love to have an IC for musicians, and those interested in recording problem is few seem to want the more serious music stuff.... when it gets down to trying to implement that.

Just my opinion...

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Reply by MALEVANSGOLD on July 5, 2009 at 7:29 PM

I respect you Katie but as a forum moderator I think you know how I have withered over time.

Flogging dead horses gives blisters.

Maybe I'll put a canvass on the easel instead.

:-)

Reply by MALEVANSGOLD on July 5, 2009 at 7:38 PM

This reply has been moderated due to violation of forums rules or Terms of Service.Well, you do have a way of putting things Steven ...... even if it takes most of an evening sometimes. :-) I'll put it bluntly then. Singing for me requires a response in order for me to sing more. I recently read Hayley Westenra's book and am much the same as regards outlook, though perhaps a little less in talent and ego. In all honesty, most people on here could have more in there living room listening live than the responses they get in true listeners. It is a valid point I make, hopefully and maybe Trevor will address it.

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Reply by KatieSITE-ADMIN on July 5, 2009 at 7:40 PM

MALEVANS wrote:I respect you Katie but as a forum moderator I think you know how I have withered over time.
Flogging dead horses gives blisters.
Maybe I'll put a canvass on the easel instead.
:-)

I have told you repeatedly over a long period of time...Your voice is so special....It deserves to be heard....I can only hope...that even if you are not around here...that you will continue to sing...because thats whats a lot more important than any post on any message board....You have never sought recognition in anything you have had on offer here...Your modesty is what makes you one of the nicest people I have personally come across....Your passion for what you do is exceptional...

I will miss your gorgeous voice....But i will also miss the person i've come to know quite well.....I hope in time you find your way back to us Mal....Because you do belong here.....

Reply by Arizonagal on July 5, 2009 at 8:06 PM

Hi, Mal...

When I first joined SS, just over 2 yrs. ago, I recorded a duet with you, "Unforgettable". You were one of the first vocalists I listened to, and I've not forgotten how great your voice is. I don't usually listen/comment. (I'm much too involved on the message board. lol)

I wish you much luck in your musical pursuits!

~ Ari

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Reply by hobo56GOLD on July 5, 2009 at 8:25 PM

mal we dont always aggree on some things but you are a very talented man and i hope you reconsider leaving . we all have our views and you have a right to yours . the place wont be the same without your talented songs or your views my friend i mean that . i hope if you leave you dont stay away too long . God bless you my friend . and i hope that anything i may have said hasnt made you feel this way . i love singing and i know thats what you love as well so we do have a lot in comman i feel . dont be a stranger and if you do take a break i hope you will do as mandy suggests keep your songs up for folks to enjoy .

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Reply by Steven_KaplanFORUM-MODERATOR on July 5, 2009 at 8:38 PM

Well, I don't have much left in my living room.. Dead plants I suppose, a few roaches with earplugs that never got the chance to escape before dying a treacherous death, but part of what you mention is that Karaoke vs. Serious Musician/Singer divide.. Wish there was a means for the Musician Singers to have an accepted place within Karaoke sites because the seriousness and needs of those very into the artform are not the same as those that just want to Sing Karaoke.. Sort've like playing Charades vs those that are actors... Some musicians don't perceive areas such as this as a "game"... Whole mentality is different, and conflicts do ensue regarding the clash. Regarding the true listeners... I get a few, enough to help me learn... I know when folks aren't being genuine, but I'm learning, a different stage than somebody such as you that has loads of experience... It's the session training tool aspect of singing here most valuable to me... Sad thing is we'll never likely get Karaoke, and "Singers" to see anything eye to eye regarding purpose of the experience. I'd rather have my dead plants and no listeners that aren't true listeners... and it seems lately that's what's happening, so I have no complaints I suppose :) 0 listeners aren't uncommon for me...LOL, but It's not going to deter me from trying to learn how to kill fewer living things with my God awful voice. Audience or not, one of these days, just maybe... OK, enough of this pipe dream.

JMHO.

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Reply by MALEVANSGOLD on July 5, 2009 at 10:08 PM

Pipe dreams may clean vocal pipes to the point of getting people smoking.

:-)

I don't smoke though, so couldn't comment.

:-)

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Reply by werewoofGOLD on July 5, 2009 at 10:33 PM

werewoof really misses the eaw :~(

Well Mal. I'm sure all of us begging you to stay won't change your mind. So let me just wish you all the best in whatever you endeavor to accomplish. And be assured that you will indeed be missed.

:~)

Reply by ladylikepsychFORUM-MODERATOR on July 5, 2009 at 11:02 PM

ladylikepsych has to go to bed

sorry to see ya go Mal...I hope you decide to come back

Reply by JubiGOLD on July 5, 2009 at 11:19 PM

Jubi has temporarily left the belief boards and moved towards peace

Mal,

You are one of the best singers on this site. I have always known your views to be far more than mine would ever be. Infact your recordings have inspired me to better my vocal abilities and expand my selection of songs. So I am truly baffled you are leaving. But you must have your reasons. So I wish you well wherever and whatever you choose after Singsnap. You will be missed.

Jubi

Reply by donnyxxxPATRON on July 6, 2009 at 3:21 AM

he aint going........anyone that truly wants toleave would just go without all the farewell drama........

you can check out but you can never leave

Reply by shandakrPR-TEAM on July 6, 2009 at 3:30 AM

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Reply by REALLYMADPR-TEAM on July 6, 2009 at 7:46 AM

Confession.

Never heard Mal sing, but I have seen him around in here often enough to know that he is good natured, well balanced, educated and polite (even to the window lickers). People like that stick out like a sore thumb on public message boards! Rare indeed, and will be sadly missed I think. It's all about equilibrium; bothers me when the belligerant get even a minor victory.

With that in mind, I find Mal's reasons for leaving a little uncomfortable to fathom. Certainly, you have never come across as egocentric, but perhaps the former professional side of you does require that modicum of adulation in order to satisfy the effort you put in. Can't get my head around that, cos if I relied on views and comments keeping me here I wouldn't have lasted 2 months never mind 2 years. I mean, will you actually stop singing altogether? I doubt that, and since you have a talent for it (Katie's word is good enough for me) and obviously enjoy it why stop doing it in here? Then again, I'm a closet singer (NOBODY knows I do this) so perhaps our reasons for being here are quite different.

Still, each to their own. Good luck with whatever you do next.

Reply by ronnie67GOLD on July 6, 2009 at 8:19 AM

I agree with ReallyMad on basing the number of views for a reason to leave, if that's the case I should pack it up now and leave. You can 'generate' people to stop by and listen by posting on some of the newly and old recording threads or by listening to others and leaving them comments. And the backside of this is that some may leave comments on peoples recordings and not necessarily mean it or listen to the whole recording or even at all (cut and paste comments). So I to couldn't grasp this as a reason to leave and really it's up to us to 'advertise' ourselves if we so choose to get a massive amount of comments. Take care Mal, whatever you decide.

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Reply by stannyyjoeGOLD on July 6, 2009 at 8:36 AM

Sorry to see you go Mal. Although my voice is shite compared to yours (I freely admit it, no one forced me to say it) lol ..... If I had to decide whether to stay or leave just because of the number of views to hard work ratio, then I would have left a long long time ago. I don't put enough effort into making my songs as polished and professional as Yours (and it shows) I very rarely do more than one takes. I sing for me (and my girl) And that in itself is reason enough for me to stay. I've had enough none listening spam on my songs to open up a spam factory and I admit that it pisses me off big time:-) Good Luck Mal.

Reply by donnyxxxPATRON on July 6, 2009 at 9:39 AM

hey,,i use to work there

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Reply by stannyyjoeGOLD on July 11, 2009 at 4:08 AM

Maybe You changed Your mind about moving on Mal. I notice you have lots of recordings back on your song list :-)

Reply by Terri-anne on July 11, 2009 at 4:18 AM

stannyyjoe wrote:Maybe You changed Your mind about moving on Mal. I notice you have lots of recordings back on your song list :-)

Mandy wrote:Sorry to see you go Mal.
Save your most precious 100 recordings for when you turn blue...and then hopefully, when/if you decide to return, you may find comments on them that weren't expected.
Take care of yourself x

Maybe he took Mandy's advice and left some songs up for his fans and the general singsnap community to enjoy whilst he mulls everything over and tries to decide if he really wants to quit snap for good?

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Reply by stannyyjoeGOLD on July 11, 2009 at 4:41 AM

Terri-anne wrote:
stannyyjoe wrote:Maybe You changed Your mind about moving on Mal. I notice you have lots of recordings back on your song list :-)

Mandy wrote:Sorry to see you go Mal.
Save your most precious 100 recordings for when you turn blue...and then hopefully, when/if you decide to return, you may find comments on them that weren't expected.
Take care of yourself x

Maybe he took Mandy's advice and left some songs up for his fans and the general singsnap community to enjoy whilst he mulls everything over and tries to decide if he really wants to quit snap for good?

Mals words = Sadly, I measured the number of listens commensurate to the effort I put in to a song and it just doesn't seem worth it.
......................................................................
Hopefully Mal will reconsider regarding his true fans and listeners and not the number of listens to effort ratio.

Edited on July 11, 2009 at 4:42 AM Permalink

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Reply by kwmmaGOLD on July 11, 2009 at 7:24 PM

I feel really bad because I looked at Mal's songs and he has a lot more views or listens than the majority of singsnap subscribers, especially me! :)

I love comments, but I sing because I have never had an opportunity to and it's been a life long dream. So now I do it for release.

K...

Reply by ShyLynnGOLD on July 11, 2009 at 10:14 PM

donnyxxx wrote:he aint going........anyone that truly wants toleave would just go without all the farewell drama........
you can check out but you can never leave

And this from a guy who knows what he's talking about.

;)

Reply by donnyxxxPATRON on July 12, 2009 at 1:48 AM

of course i know what im talking about....YOU KNOW....i know what im talking about

Reply by JubiGOLD on July 12, 2009 at 10:33 PM

Jubi has temporarily left the belief boards and moved towards peace

Dang Mal, I just checked out your songs. I would love to have those kind of views. I have had to enter challenges just to touch those numbers.

Sighhhhhhh......Here is to wishful thinking.

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