they key to counter tenors is that they have to be more than just have a higher voice- they've still got to be musicians (in the entire word). I was able to sing at Disney World for their Candle Light Processional (big Christmas show) and had to sing in front of a counter and he was absolutely horrible. Always off pitch, kinda flat, it was obvious he really didnt know what he was doing. Result = terrible sound lol. So my exposure to counter's in real life isint good...yet.