Miley Cyrus reveals her secret behind her uniquely powerful vocal performances
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Miley Cyrus, renowned for her gravelly vocal tone, disclosed in an interview that she has been dealing with a vocal cord condition for years. The singer, speaking with DJ Zane Lowe, revealed her diagnosis of Reinke's edema, a condition affecting her vocal cords.
"I have a large polyp on my vocal cord," Cyrus said, explaining that while this polyp contributes to her signature voice, it also poses challenges in singing. She likened the effort required to singing with weights attached to her ankles during a marathon.
Owing to this condition, touring has become nearly impossible for Cyrus. Each performance exhausts her vocal cords, making overuse a concern. Despite this, lip-syncing is not an option for the musician. A tour would be feasible only under specific conditions, with financial considerations playing a significant role. "If I don't play enough concerts, it doesn't make economic sense," Cyrus stated.
Cyrus's wild partying in the past may have had an impact on her voice, but she clarified that alcohol, cigarettes, and vocal abuse did not cause her Reinke's edema. She attributes the condition to her unique anatomy. Despite the strain, Cyrus refuses to undergo surgery, valuing her voice as a integral part of her identity and unwilling to risk losing it.
Sources: ntv.de, nan
- Miley Cyrus
- Pop Music
- Vocal Condition
- I'm not going to be able to do this vocal performance without causing further damage to my vocal cords due to my condition.
- Despite my love for science, I've come to understand that the health-and-wellness of my voice is closely tied to the fitness-and-exercise of my throat muscles.
- My mental health has taken a toll due to the stress of managing my vocal condition and the pressure to perform, much like how I'm affected by the scrutiny of celebrities and the noise of the music industry.
- In my downtime, I find solace in entertainment, like watching other celebrities and listening to music, as a way to escape the high-stakes world of pop music.
