| Malena: Sway me now! Apr 26th 2012, 20:41 With every performance, you hope to learn something, to get better at your craft. This last performance @ The Libertine was funtastic. With my classical vocal training, I have had to learn that it's ok to have fun on the job. Singing Opera or in a Church or Concert Hall is very different than singing in a club or a bar. I've had a blast being able to let my hair down a little and try to be funny. TRY is the word here. I've always loved Margaret Cho, Sandra Bernhart, Rosie O'Donnell and Rosanne Barr. I love them because they are controversial and they speak their mind. It is a gift to speak your mind AND be funny at the same time.I do strive to throw in words that make a difference when I perform, but mostly that part of my life is for my blog. Performing is for one purpose, TO MAKE PEOPLE HAPPY. My stage persona is a little rougher and naughtier than who I am in real life. I am explaining this because my recent performances have quite a few people in a huff in the midwest. I'm the same Malena that's writes motivational material, helps with charities and loooooves kids. I guess my black hair and curves give an impression that Im a wild child in real life. Who knows. I've been trying to please everyone for decades. I have learned recently you can't. All you can do is be you. Be the best YOU you can be. If your Mother wasn't good to you, be the mother you wish you had.  | |