Macy Gray is giving fans a chance to see her behind-the-scene performance rehearsals and all the antics that go on as well, with a new partnership she has formed with CenterStaging Corp.'s Rehearsals.com.
Via Rehearsals.com, behind-the-scenes footage of songs from her latest release, BIG, can be viewed by the singer's fans, giving them a preview of what her live shows will be like. "Rehearsals.
com was the perfect way for me to try out my new songs with my band and also give the fans a little peek at the process," said Macy Gray via a statement. "Macy Gray is just an astonishing talent," said Tommy Nast, Executive Vice President, CenterStaging. "She's taking her career to the next level with these new songs, and we're honored that she chose CenterStaging to be one of the first places for her fans to hear them live.
" The singer joins the likes of Norah Jones and Tom Petty who are also currently showcasing live footage on rehearsals.com, which also features insightful interviews and private clinics with greats like Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder, Dr. Dre and Fiona Apple.
BIG, Macy Gray's first studio album in four years, is helmed by Ron Fair (Christina Aguilera, Pussycat Dolls) and superstar producer/rapper Will.i.am of The Black Eyed Peas, who released the album with Macy through his Will.
i.am Music Group in conjunction with Geffen Records. The album features collaborations with Justin Timberlake, Fergie and Natalie Cole, and has already been hailed by critics as among the best of her career.
In the wake of the record's highly anticipated release, Gray and her band chose CenterStaging's state-of-the-art studios to prepare for high-profile TV appearances on "The Tonight Show," "Jimmy Kimmel Live" and "Dancing With The Stars." The CenterStaging sessions were recorded in high-definition as part of a small studio audience at an intimate showcase, where the production facility can utilize up to 16 robotically controlled cameras and 48 microphones with up to 96 individual channels of audio. To catch a glimpse the rehearsals -- where she performs "Finally Made Me Happy," "Shoo Be Doo" and "What I Gotta Do" -- log on to Rehearsals.
com starting April 19.
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