lloyd wrote:
<< each pops artist is granted extensive freedom to perform the music as they wish and nothing they do can be considered incorrect in light of the musical concept that began the process. >>
free at last, free at last, thank god almighty i'm free at last!
lloyd,
this is a lovely statement. it describes exactly what i have come to find in singing since finding other forms of music to sing.
a few years ago, in a guitar magazine (i forget which one), david bowie talked about recording 'earthling'. in their rehearsals, reeves gabrels had challenged him to allow himself to make mistakes without fear and to allow himself to sing badly. he said removing the fear of being bad allowed him the freedom to find things he wouldn't have otherwise.
the only way i can describe the difference that i feel is, it's like being yourself instead of trying to fit in. oddly enough, my sister finds this same freedom in singing wagner. ah, music! a little something for everyone.
thanks, mike
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