Erica - I never sing in venues with amplification, so turning up the reverb is not an option, though I bet it works wonders on a practical level. Singing in a church is the nearest I get to that option, and luckily most concerts here in France do happen in churches... We always pick the Romanesque ones if we can, for their wonderful accoustics.

However, for me, singing for an ecclesiastical event kills off the magic!

It's strange you should say the extra reverb sounds mermaid-like. One of my most "magical" songs is about a mermaid.

Hille - I think you're right.

J