Celiane The Voice brings a theatrical and immersive experience to her audience. In this interview, we delve into the inspirations and journey that led her to pursue music, her creative process, and the most memorable moments of her career. She also shares how she prepares for live performances and the profound ways she connects with her audience. Celiane The Voice is on a mission to inspire, and her story is just as compelling as her music…
1. What first inspired you to pursue music as a career?
I have been singing since I was 5. At first it was to annoy my older brother, but then I wanted to sound like the stars at the time, Patti LaBelle, of course Whitney Houston and others. But then I started to sound like me and settle into my voice. I have always been gifted with a different voice but I didn’t always like it. I was 17 singing opera for real! I wanted to sing like those on tv, not be a true classical singer. It wasn’t until later I appreciated what I have in total and how versatile it is. I knew I wanted to do this all the time. When I had my first concert, the deal was sealed when all people could do was look at me instead of cheer or clap. It takes a minute to let my voice settle into you. It is unique. You can love it or hate it but it will make you react. I knew I had something that could make a difference and that is what I am doing.
2.. What does your songwriting or composing process look like?
When an inspiration hits me is when I create. I can be driving and I realize I need to change my show. If I want to include a song I value, I will change my whole show to fit that song around the storyline because it is important for me to portray what that sound needs to say to the people. I get frustrated a lot because I am a perfectionist. I find people and talk to my team to see what directions I should go and what I should be doing. I spend time with my main producer reshaping rough skeletons of songs to make sure they are right. I use everything to inspire me to create.
3. What has been the most memorable moment of your career so far?
The most memorable moment of my career was being able to perform for a ComicCon which is what I specialize in but they don’t like having singing acts. I was able to share my gifts even though I am disabled. The most touching thing about this was that a vet thanked me for my show and he got what I was trying to portray because I made sure my character is a vet showing what they go through, the pain, the mental anguish, the hurt and many things that are unimaginable to civilians. I wanted to honor them with my creation of Celiane the Voice. Because of my disability I couldn’t serve though my heart still wishes it could.
4. How do you prepare for live performances or tours?
I backwards plan from performance day to where I am at that time and plan practices, dance rehearsals, visuals everything. I check in with my team and get their input on what still needs to be done. I get myself hyped up to perform because I love how the crowd responds to my outfit, my whole story and I love sharing my inspiration with the fans. I make sure I work out. I mentally prepare myself for the pain I’ll go through with my body, constant practice. I truly just get my mind ready to be onstage and make sure everything is in place.
5. How do you connect with your audience during a show?
I sing to the audience, I talk to them but mainly I stay in character and interact with them as my character. My character is flawed, in pain, but willing to serve a bigger mission. This is what most of us try to do. I connect to them through the human condition we are all plagued with: Control, programming, fighting our own demons and finally understanding nothing is wrong with us that love of self cannot heal. I show them that I am performing for them but I understand them through love. I know how it is to be disabled and not want people to feel sorry for you or act like you are an issue. I know how it is to be overlooked like you are another number. I know how it is to be misunderstood and you are created by other people’s projection of themselves onto you. But I also teach them, it is not our problem, we are walking our paths whatever that looks like – it is ours and we don’t have to explain it to any one we just have to love ourselves and learn to love them for the love they are in their space. I am present. I am there with them. I am performing for them but I am teaching them about love and connection.
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