#26
Posted: 9/22/04 at 10:59am
I think the reason why so few missed is because it is much more difficult to perform vocal subtlety on mike than performing not-so-subtle (or perhaps a different kind of subtle) off of mike.
When you have to project, you learn projection, and usually louder is easier on the voice (if done correctly...which it would have to be in order to sustain). It is usually combining a piano sound with a forte one that messes up the technique of performers. So, it is no wonder many singers on Bway have to have vocal rest...they have to learn both the art that Merman and her kin knew, PLUS a miked technique that allows for greater subtlety of voice. And, with each new mike it seems a new technique must be learned...thus you see so many stars requesting the same sound equipment at different venues...so they don't have to relearn their voices on the new equipment.
It's a tricky trade, and I easily forgive stars who miss. Well, for legit reasons. I still don't buy that Errico has that big of a vocal problem. I think she's just embarrassed.
When you have to project, you learn projection, and usually louder is easier on the voice (if done correctly...which it would have to be in order to sustain). It is usually combining a piano sound with a forte one that messes up the technique of performers. So, it is no wonder many singers on Bway have to have vocal rest...they have to learn both the art that Merman and her kin knew, PLUS a miked technique that allows for greater subtlety of voice. And, with each new mike it seems a new technique must be learned...thus you see so many stars requesting the same sound equipment at different venues...so they don't have to relearn their voices on the new equipment.
It's a tricky trade, and I easily forgive stars who miss. Well, for legit reasons. I still don't buy that Errico has that big of a vocal problem. I think she's just embarrassed.
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