This is based on a story told me back in the 60's

what could be more subliminal than an imaginary tune?
Life’s Tune


If you should find yourself alone
and perhaps a little out of sorts,
or just touched by winter’s doldrums;
then here’s a spirit quest to try.

Fix self up sorta’ medium fine;
just scrubbed look falls into line,
then skip o’er to the local Bi-Lo
or other mix of humanity.

Place a smile on your beaming mug
and a sense of awe ‘round your eyes.
Walk right up to any strange soul,
and with pure voice assured do ask.

“What is that tune they are playing?”
The looks may be strange or bemused,
but you will find n’er short or rude,
as they explain they hear nothing…

“Oh, then it must be me, I guess!”
you will explain with secret smile.
Then they will share amazing things,
and chatter ‘way like an old friend.

You will learn of the nephew born,
and the exciting job long sought,
and the sunset seen and favorite
recipe’ soon made for returning son.

Spend an hour or two, or maybe a life
in joyful bliss with your neighbors.
For everyone hears the eversong,
and just needs an inviting heart.

I received the email from Rus yesterday and that's just brillant. This idea comes from a phenomenon that probably everyone here came across at least once in their lives weird but clever thinking! Defenitely worth trying.
Thanks again Rus!

J.

Ive put a small list together of film tunes that seem to work really well, also just an additional idea, if you use a popular song that the spectator knows the artist of, use the routine as explained, then towards the end of your set or effect that you are performing just throw the random question out there...

" Just out of curiousity, if I asked you to name a particular singer straight of the top of your head who would it be? "

I have a prediction in my top pocket, if it hits ask them to remove the prediction.

Have fun ............

R