Sunday, October 13, 2013

Becoming A Neil Diamond Impersonator

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.

Even the littlest detail must be attended in order to get the biggest impact. When choosing to imitate someone as well known as this, those small things can be major. He has some of the most dedicated followers and to them, his appearance, his movements and especially his voice are instantly recognizable and if someone is going to copy them, it had better be done correctly.

The act starts with a strong likeness to the star. The individual must then find ways to perfectly mimic each detail such as his smile, his eyes, his body type and that very distinctly coiffed hair. When it comes to clothing, in this particular case, it is easily done with some tight fitting pants, a jazzy scarf and blouse type shirts that are flashy and low cut, allowing a fair amount of chest hair to show.

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.

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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