Live Wired: Discover More Pro Performance Videos On OurStage

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Back in August, Live Wired shared with you some of our favorite live recordings courtesy of the Pro Performance Videos Channel on OurStage! We’re back again with even more videos we think you absolutely need to watch. This time, we had the chance to talk to the talent behind some of the performances we loved about the multitude of factors that go into making a live performance great. Read on for some first-hand experience on how bands prepare for the big show and how different the whole experience is.

First up, we have Andy Rumsey from Spokane, Washington who amazed us with his emotion-filled voice and great stage presence in his performance of “The Slow Vibration” on March 31st at The Empyrean. We all love the simple, raw sound of a singer armed with an acoustic guitar, but there’s something about seeing the spectacle live that adds so much more. It’s clear from watching Rumsey on stage that he loves what he’s doing. Even though he doesn’t have a band behind him for support, he keeps his energy high the whole time, and his passion is so clear and contagious. After speaking to him, there seems to be two main factors that make these kinds of performances possible. First, is the audience. Andy told us that he loves interacting with the crowd and that they “in some way help to shape” his music. More importantly, is his pure love for singing. He told us that he is constantly singing, explaining, “I can’t say that I ever feel more natural and relaxed that when I am singing”.

Continuing the acoustic love is Sean Waterman from Georgia, who performed his song “Aluminum” live at the Atlanta Hard Rock Cafe last June. While he is currently touring as a solo act, hence the acoustic performance, Sean told us, “I like it when I listen to my albums and it’s different than the live version”. Well, we definitely like the live version because it allows us to focus on his soulful voice. He’s definitely affected by the audience as well, telling us how excited he was to finally perform the song to a crowd. He commented, “It really doesn’t matter if it’s two people or 200, I’m still trying to make that connection between the audience, myself, and the song”.
Lastly, we have the bluegrass group called Chasing Blue from Boston. They caught our attention with their unique sound and instrumentation, young talent, and captivating performance, which takes place in an unconventional, undisclosed location. Each of the five members are playing a different string instrument, while members Suzanne and Mike provide vocals. The performance is fun and energetic; you can’t help but moving around when you watch it.
Check out these great performances and more over at the Pro Performance Videos Channel, and make sure to enter your own as well!
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