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HAYLA Electrifies Music Hall of Williamsburg With a Vocally Explosive Performance
- Fernando Flores
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
A masterclass in confidence: how HAYLA turned Williamsburg's spotlight into her moment.
Article and Photos by Fernando Flores
Lizzy Jane: An Opening Set with a Power of Its Own
Music Hall of Williamsburg was already buzzing before HAYLA ever stepped onto the stage, and Lizzy Jane made sure that energy had somewhere to go.
Lizzy Jane, who is usually known for DJing, brings something different to her sets by putting her own voice directly into her mixes. Instead of simply standing behind the decks, she sang throughout her opening set, really showing the power she has in both creating and performing her music.
Her movement was just as powerful. She stirred the crowd into a bundle of excitement, constantly moving across the stage and warming everyone up for HAYLA. Lizzy Jane mastered the balance between bringing energy onstage and actually engaging with the crowd, making for a fun and memorable introduction, especially for the people in the room who may have been hearing her for the first time.
Then HAYLA arrived
There was no slow build or lengthy introduction. HAYLA abruptly captured everyone’s attention with an eye catching spectacle of lights and smoke. Through the mist, she appeared and began walking toward center stage, and almost immediately the crowd became completely unhinged. The excitement in the room made it very clear that they had been waiting for this moment.
From there, HAYLA never really let the energy come back down.
Power in Every Detail
Her powerful vocals carried a hint of elegance while energetic tracks pulsed underneath her voice. She moved left and right across the stage, saying hi to fans, throwing hand hearts into the crowd, and showing power in nearly every little detail. From her stance to her presence, there was a confidence about her that made her difficult to look away from. Chest held high, vocals consistently on point, and complete control of the stage.
Most artists eventually take a moment to pause, breathe, or bring the show down for a while. HAYLA barely gave the crowd that opportunity. Even during the more mesmerizing spotlight moments where the attention was entirely on her voice, the room remained electrified.
That may have been one of the biggest strengths of the entire performance. HAYLA did not need constant spectacle to hold everyone’s attention. The production was beautiful, but when the lights settled and her voice became the focal point, she was just as captivating.
The Reviews Are In
Throughout the night, HAYLA gave fans a taste of new material before eventually ending with “DARK,” from her new album.
But the crowd was not forgiving enough to simply let her walk away.
They wanted an encore.
And with seemingly just as much energy left as the people standing in front of her, HAYLA came back and gave everything she had to one final song. It left the room buzzing, and you could hear the reviews beginning before fans even made it out of the venue.
“She has great vocals.”
“She’s my favorite.”
“I love HAYLA.”
“Thank you for taking me, she was incredible.”
Those little conversations happening throughout the crowd might have been the best review of the night. People were not simply leaving satisfied. They were left impressed.
The night goes DARK
If you have not heard of HAYLA yet, give her new album a listen. And if she is playing anywhere near you, take the opportunity to see her live.
Because as strong as HAYLA may sound in the studio, the recordings simply do not do justice to what happens when that voice is standing directly in front of you.
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