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.

A tribute artist is one who pays homage to an iconic figure by performing their music, though an impersonator takes this dedication to a new level. They spend an enormous amount of time fine tuning their likeness to the celebrity on many different facets. Their goal is to perfect not just their appearance, but their movements and voice as well.

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 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.

Another priority is to get the moves down pat because those missteps will be instantly noticed. When someone is in the spotlight, their every quirk becomes a trademark such as a particular hand movement or a unique smile. Everything about this star, from the way he swaggers across the floor to the assured way he flips his hair is something dedicated fans are going to notice.

The last, yet vitally important part of creating a complete and believable package is learning to perfectly emulate this iconic voice. This may be the hardest to achieve because of the sultry and smokey quality that makes is so instantly recognizable and loved. Many performers will spend an incredible amount of time and energy taking instructions and training there vocal range to hit the right growls and prime pitch.

There is a lot of attention and dedication to detail involved in becoming a high quality Neil Diamond impersonator. As one of the all time great American entertainers, he has a presence that is beloved by people of several generations. Having someone who has worked and trained very hard to look like the icon and can belt out a "Sweet Caroline" rendition that is hard to distinguish from the genuine article, is a true treat.




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