THE STORY OF MY LIFE SONG NEIL DIAMOND MOVIE
"I began writing the song during a screen test for a movie about Lenny Bruce," Diamond recollected. It's no coincidence that Diamond's one venture into film was to assume Jolson's role as the cantor's son in a remake of The Jazz Singer. Stirred in with Seeger's folksiness is a lot of Elvis Presley's diamond-studded machismo and Al Jolson's vaudevillian razzle-dazzle. Seeger may have been Diamond's first major role model, but he is by no means the only one. I said, 'You've had more of an influence on my life than you could ever possibly imagine - you're my hero."'
Ten years ago, I bumped into Pete in a restaurant and was amazed to discover that he knew who I was. The first songs I ever learned were on the Weavers' albums. If I patterned my stage approach after anything, it had to be that, because the audience was part of the show. It was basically a folk show where he got everybody singing along and having a good time. I was a kid at Surprise Lake Camp, and Pete came up to give us kids a demonstration and to play some songs. Tickets start at $40 for show-only, and Dinner / Show and Supper / Show packages are available too."It all started with Pete Seeger," Diamond recalled. Salon Grand, Palais Royale Hotel, 230 Katoomba Street, Katoomba The term has almost become a cliché, but this really is one show that you must not miss. It is definitely the final ‘wow’ factor that leaves everyone wanting more.” The combination of live performance with multimedia results in a truly immersive experience for the audience. Suffice to say I wanted an artistic element to weave its way through the music that would help lend meaning to the lyrics, and I am absolutely thrilled with how it turned out. “I’ve had a lot of other acts ask me how I did that, but my lips are sealed. When asked how he came up with the concept, Craig is a bit coy. The show’s massive backdrop combines multiple projections to display over 700 photographs that complement the music to perfection. Quite simply, it is both extremely unique and breathtaking. There is one other major aspect of ‘Neil Diamond – The Man, The Music’, however, that cannot go unmentioned and is really the final ingredient that when combined with the quality of musicianship on offer has lead to venues almost universally declaring “that is the best show we’ve had!”. The culmination of this experience is ‘Neil Diamond – The Man, The Music’.
He has performed as a feature artist at numerous festivals throughout the country, been a two time ‘Toyota Starmaker’ grand finalist, released four original albums, is endorsed by Australia’s premier acoustic guitar manufacturer Maton Guitars and has been either a finalist or winner of multiple awards. With more than 2000 shows to his credit, Craig was described in a national music magazine as ‘one of the most listenable singers to emerge this century’. The show features numerous interviews and behind the scenes stories of how some of Neil’s most loved songs actually came to be – all presented in Craig Stewart’s distinctly intimate style.įeaturing approximately 30 of Neil’s most loved hits – from Cracklin’ Rosie, I Am I Said & Sweet Caroline through to a special ‘Hot August Night’ tribute – audience members are left in no doubt as to why Craig Stewart is regarded throughout the music industry as a ‘master craftsman’. ‘Neil Diamond – The Man, The Music’ tells the story of the man himself, from humble beginnings as the son of a shopkeeper through to being a genuine global superstar. Known throughout the music industry as ‘The Storyteller’, his songs and shows bring to life the stories he has both gathered and sought out over a 20 year musical career. Singer/songwriter Craig Stewart should know.
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