Abstract: A multimedia format for karaoke includes a first channel featuring a first performance of a song that is playable through a first speaker, a second channel featuring a synchronized second performance of the song that is playable through a second speaker, and a video channel featuring music information of a performance to accompany the channels to complete the song. Musicians, not just vocalists, may perform with the other tracks of a song to complete it. The multimedia format can be placed on DVD or similar media and played through the separate channels of a surround sound home theater. Alternatively, dedicated systems for playing the media are also included.