Song Styles
1988-present
Also known as Song to Order
One performer improvises a song to or about a specific audience member in an audience-chosen musical style.
Known for
- Wayne Brady's signature game on the US Whose Line — showcase for lyrical and melodic improvisation.
- Almost always scored live by a keyboardist (Laura Hall on WL US) who establishes the style in intro bars.
- The audience-member target is the constraint: lyrics must be specific and personal, not generic.
- Teaches commitment to style — country vs R&B vs show-tune requires distinct phrasing.
Connected to
Troupes
whose line
People
wayne brady
Games
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