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NEW.YORK'S.DIVAS MERCEDES HALL: "I have my own individual style and sound to reach an audience and take them for a ride."
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CANDID CHAT WITH DIVA MERCEDES HALL Q: What would you do to stay at the top? Mercedes Hall: Being that I always had infatigable energy – I would hope to continue at that level and work hard at establishing and securing my integrity. Q-And if luck turns against you? Mercedes Hall: I’d run the other way – if it catches up to me – so be it – I’d just be grateful for having my ’15 minutes’ Q-The best idea you ever came up with? Mercedes Hall: I’ve had a lot of great ideas – some were worth it & some weren’t - ! Q-What makes Mercedes Hall, so different from other sparkling stars? Mercedes Hall: Muraine !! Ha HA – I have my own individual style and sound to reach an audience and take them for a ride. Q-What is the most pleasant sound to your ears? Mercedes Hall: Beautiful Classical Voice. Q-And the most beautiful site to your eyes? Mercedes Hall: My son & daughter.
Q-What do you fear most in life? Q-What do you cherish most? Mercedes Hall: My husband , children family & friends. Q-If you had to write your memoirs or biography, what title would you give to your book? Mercedes Hall: “Live –Love & Laugh” (Especially at yourself ). Q: What goes in your mind, right before you appear on stage and facing your audience? Mercedes Hall: “I hope not to screw up the lyrics”.
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Q-And upon leaving the stage? Mercedes Hall: I had a great time – hope they did too! Q-What do you notice first about a person you meet for the first time? Mercedes Hall: Their eyes – to be able to look into one’s eyes is to be able to be open for human contact. Q-And what people notice first about Mercedes Hall? Mercedes Hall: Acessabilty, compassion and some would say ‘joie de vivre”. Q-Stage is an elixir of illusion. Do you bring your life to stage, meaning Mercedes Hall, the human being, or the Diva in you? Mercedes Hall: I bring both. Q-What are the virtues of a real singer? Mercedes Hall: To feel what he or she is singing & to take unorthodox approaches to a song/melody ie: “just take a chance”. Q-Do you tolerate vicious artistic ambitions? Mercedes Hall: I deplore them – that’s probably why I’m still clawing my way up ! Q-What does success mean to you? Mercedes Hall: Being acknowledged for your work. Q-To YOU, what is more important success/fame or talent. Mercedes Hall: Talent , I wouldn’t mind a little fame & revenue. Q-Any price an artist must pay to reach for stardom? Mercedes Hall: Not necessarily, if you have a good grasp on life and who you are then you don’t have to sell out ! Q-Did you pay that price? Mercedes Hall: Wouldn’t know - No, I haven’t arrived yet. Q-What's next on your agenda? Performance, concerts,.deals? Mercedes Hall: A run of Friday night concerts in New York City, Danny’s Skylight Room, in addition to other Jazz venues in NYC - preparing my next album which will begin recording at SONY Recording Studio in New York City this May – will return to Cape Cod Jazz Festival this August and pursuing additional festival and live dates out of town.
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