Neil Diamond is one of the most popular musicians of modern times. He has had a career spanning five decades during which time he has produced numerous hits. It is therefore interesting to look at the workings of a Neil Diamond tribute band.
To begin with, then, some information about the original artist. Neil Leslie Diamond was born in January 1941 in the suburb of Brooklyn in New York City, to Jewish parents. His ancestors came from Russia and Poland. He began recording as a university student, and since then he has sold in excess of 120 million copies of his recorded work. His career as a musician has lasted from those early days in the 1960s until today.
Of course, this level of success makes him an obvious choice for cover artists. He has produced many internationally popular hits such as "Kentucky Woman" and "Sweet Caroline". Songs such as these are instantly recognizable and are therefore prime candidates for cover tracks by other artists.
Cover acts of this musician are an established sub-industry in the music scene. At present, the most popular tribute bands include acts like Super Diamond (Surreal Neil), Cherry Cherry and more. These outfits perform his songs for die-hard fans who are unable to see the original artist in concert or who want his sound at their events and functions.
A cover band needs to resemble the original artist, both musically and visually, and at the same time be able to entertain the audience in its own right. Playing cover tracks is never easy. It may seem easy given that it involves the mere reproduction of already composed material, but there is an art to it that requires a great deal of practice and artistic inspiration.
At the same time, a tribute outfit is a musical entity, and so it needs to have the necessary musical capacity to perform the chosen work, which in turn translates into a need for talent and experience. Cover outfits are under extreme pressure because the audience already has the original artist to compare them to. This frame of reference means that top selling artists like the one under discussion are exceptionally hard to imitate.
It also helps if the main performer in the tribute band has some resemblance to the artist being covered. This goes beyond mere physical attributes. Dress style, performance habits and even stage jokes are an integral part of this aspect of the band. Of course, it may seem easy to copy an already existent act, but on the other hand it takes class and skill to execute a credible imitation without boring the audience.
A Neil Diamond tribute band needs to have an accomplished main vocalist who is a genuine fan of the original artist, a guitarist who is familiar with Diamond's material, a drummer and a bassist. The higher the level of imitation, the more entertaining the band is to watch. Although a cover remains a mere imitation, there is a certain excitement in seeing (or in performing) your favorite musician as a cover.
To begin with, then, some information about the original artist. Neil Leslie Diamond was born in January 1941 in the suburb of Brooklyn in New York City, to Jewish parents. His ancestors came from Russia and Poland. He began recording as a university student, and since then he has sold in excess of 120 million copies of his recorded work. His career as a musician has lasted from those early days in the 1960s until today.
Of course, this level of success makes him an obvious choice for cover artists. He has produced many internationally popular hits such as "Kentucky Woman" and "Sweet Caroline". Songs such as these are instantly recognizable and are therefore prime candidates for cover tracks by other artists.
Cover acts of this musician are an established sub-industry in the music scene. At present, the most popular tribute bands include acts like Super Diamond (Surreal Neil), Cherry Cherry and more. These outfits perform his songs for die-hard fans who are unable to see the original artist in concert or who want his sound at their events and functions.
A cover band needs to resemble the original artist, both musically and visually, and at the same time be able to entertain the audience in its own right. Playing cover tracks is never easy. It may seem easy given that it involves the mere reproduction of already composed material, but there is an art to it that requires a great deal of practice and artistic inspiration.
At the same time, a tribute outfit is a musical entity, and so it needs to have the necessary musical capacity to perform the chosen work, which in turn translates into a need for talent and experience. Cover outfits are under extreme pressure because the audience already has the original artist to compare them to. This frame of reference means that top selling artists like the one under discussion are exceptionally hard to imitate.
It also helps if the main performer in the tribute band has some resemblance to the artist being covered. This goes beyond mere physical attributes. Dress style, performance habits and even stage jokes are an integral part of this aspect of the band. Of course, it may seem easy to copy an already existent act, but on the other hand it takes class and skill to execute a credible imitation without boring the audience.
A Neil Diamond tribute band needs to have an accomplished main vocalist who is a genuine fan of the original artist, a guitarist who is familiar with Diamond's material, a drummer and a bassist. The higher the level of imitation, the more entertaining the band is to watch. Although a cover remains a mere imitation, there is a certain excitement in seeing (or in performing) your favorite musician as a cover.
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