Thursday, October 10, 2013

Secrets Of A Neil Diamond Impersonator

By Catalina Nielsen


There are quite a few choices one may make when trying to find the perfect event entertainment. Some of those options are acts such as comedy routines, cover bands, variety shows and dancing groups. However, one of the top selections for several decades has been that of a very talented 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.

An impersonator is a special type of tribute artist whose skills are more rounded than those who make a living performing the songs of a particular celebrity as an homage. These individuals spend a lot of time honing their likeness to the subject on several different levels. They must master everything from the look to the sound to the very movements of the star.

These people are basically very detailed actors with a specific character to portray. Each tiny aspect becomes major when speaking of a figure of such iconic status. Fans are not likely to be so be very forgiving if one takes the stage and is not spot on because this man has a sound and a look that is instantly recognizable.

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.

The final and absolutely necessary aspect to creating a complete tribute package, is learning to perfectly mimic the voice. For many this is the most difficult task because this star has a unique, deep and sultry voice that is well known and cherished by millions. Most serious performers will take voice lessons in order to get their sound as authentic as possible and spend countless hours practicing pitch and growls.

Becoming a quality Neil Diamond impersonator is a profession that takes a lot of dedication and attention to details. He is one of the most beloved of all American entertainers and has an iconic presence that spans multiple generations. When a trained artists takes the stage and belts out a fine rendition of a classic such as "Sweet Caroline", all spectators are sure to be almost as pleased as if they were being treated to an appearance by the man himself.




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