Steven Mithen claims in his book “The Singing Neanderthals” that humans actually started singing during the Neanderthal stage of evolution.
National Sing Out Day is on May 25 and we are prepping our vocal cords to celebrate this super fun holiday. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a professional, just a shower singer, or a pro at karaoke, this day is for everyone to sing loudly and let it all out. Pretend the world is your audience and put on a musical show for them. Most importantly, remember to just have fun.
Steven Mithen claims in his book “The Singing Neanderthals” that humans actually started singing during the Neanderthal stage of evolution. The oldest known account of singing dates back to approximately the third millennium B.C. while the first-ever recorded song was recorded by a French printer and bookseller Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville in 1860.
He is also known to have invented the phonautograph in 1857, the earliest known device for recording sound. The world has been blessed by fantastic singers over the years such as Elvis Presley who was dubbed as the King of Rock and Roll. He was in fact the highest-selling solo artist in history, surpassing sales of approximately 600 million units. He’s a cultural icon and a highly influential singer. We also have Michael Jackson who was dubbed as the King of Pop. His one album, “Thriller,” sold more than 65 million copies globally.
These cultural icons amongst others have inspired many people across the world to sing their hearts out, either just as a hobby or as a professional career. Singing has so many benefits. It’s actually a natural antidepressant and can help you destress and uplift your mood. Singing improves your confidence and gives some exercise to those vocal folds. National Sing Out Day is celebrated every year on May 25 but the origins of this unofficial holiday remain unknown.
However, that should not deter anybody from celebrating it with gusto. It doesn’t matter where and how you’re singing, as long as you’re singing something!
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When you sing, the sound travels at approximately 75 miles per hour.
Singing produces endorphins, which make you instantly happy, and oxytocin, which is a natural stress-relief hormone.
It takes about 100 muscles in your body for you to sing.
About 4% of the world’s population cannot differentiate between notes and, thus, are tone-deaf.
A study has shown that voices that were regularly engaged in singing without strain didn’t deteriorate with age.
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | May 25 | Thursday |
| 2024 | May 25 | Saturday |
| 2025 | May 25 | Sunday |
| 2026 | May 25 | Monday |
| 2027 | May 25 | Tuesday |
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