January 30, 2007
Episode 14: “What Possesses Some People?” (Ped.)
I once heard the wonderful Bobby Shew say:
“Don’t take your music SERIOUSLY. Always do it SINCERELY.”
Seems that some people have an easier time than others at letting the imagination take hold and the real self come forth…….maybe it’s due to age, or experience, or self-perception.
In any case…. A sincere showing of the powerful Muse is indeed an enlightening and life-affirming treat for all who bear witness. As performers, we should probably remind ourselves of that again and again.
In fact, this episode reminds me of another great quote: “A musician is well-advised to think like a child while acting like an adult”.
