Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Neil Diamond Impersonator Wows Crowd

By Catalina Nielsen


There are many ways to impress guests at a party or event through the entertainment provided. People enjoy performances such as comedy acts, variety shows, cover bands and dancing troupes. For several decades one of the most sought after types of talent has been that of the Neil Diamond impersonator.

Neil Diamond has been a entertaining people with his sultry voice and powerful songs for more than forty years. He is a figure that is loved by people of multiple generations because his work is timeless and classic. Having him, or a fair representation of him, show up at an event and perform for the group is sure to elicit cheers of appreciation and approval.

Impersonators are a different class of tribute artists who take their homage further than just performing their subject's music, they emulate their full style. A lot of time and dedication goes into making sure every aspect of their likeness is as close to authentic as possible. More than just a similar appearance, they need to be able to emulate look and sound as well.

It is very important that the actor pay attention to every little detail. This is especially important when choosing to emulate a figure as iconic as Neil Diamond. His appearance and his sound is recognizable to people of all ages and any variance is bound to be noticed almost instantly and not easily forgiven in most cases.

The first thing one has to do to start in this field is have some strong resemblance with the iconic figure. They must do all they can to copy all visual aspects from his strong facial features to his uniquely coiffed hair. Most artists will pick a particular era to emulate though when it comes to clothing, tight pants, low cut and flashy blouses of a shirt with a tuft of chest hair showing through and a jazz singer style scarf will pretty much seal the deal.

The way one moves is also something that must be fine tunes. When someone lives in the spotlight, those who admire them tend to lock in on certain behaviors they do and that becomes like a trademark gesture when emulation is in play. It might be a simple hand movement or the way his hair is flipped and most definitely the way one swaggers across the stage.

Finally, and vital to creating a total package, the tribute performer must do everything possible to mimic the sound of such a powerful voice. This is probably the most difficult because not only is his sound deep and sultry, it is also extremely unique and cherished by many. Most of those serious about being as authentic as possible often spend an immense amount of time training vocally in order to get the right pitch and growl.

In order to become a great Neil Diamond impersonator, one must be willing to dedicate a lot to the little details. As one of the most celebrated of American entertainers, he has a multiple generational appeal. That is why when one decides to take the stage as this celebrity and chooses to sing an iconic favorite such as "Sweet Caroline", it must be done perfectly if they wish to gain the approval of their audience.




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