tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048025771349159983.post1907047794981098488..comments2024-03-22T06:38:04.697-04:00Comments on Beyond the Notes: Extreme performing and talking myself up onto the stageErica Ann Sipeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13526622607656348353noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048025771349159983.post-66416222246937385822011-11-19T20:54:28.841-05:002011-11-19T20:54:28.841-05:00Oh yes, Bill.
"It reminds me that I'm ...Oh yes, Bill. <br /><br />"It reminds me that I'm proceeding with love." Yes! And I completely relate to your connection to other musicians, to the audience and to the music. I'd also add composer in there. Music can be such a social, compassionate act if we allow it to be and personally when I approach music making in this way my playing becomes so much more free and honest. <br /><br />Thank you for your kind words of support and understanding. I'm finding such great joy in meeting others that seem to share a similar heart for music and its potential to link people together in a beautiful way.<br /><br />All the best,<br />EricaErica Ann Sipeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13526622607656348353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048025771349159983.post-20224088708116941472011-11-19T00:14:27.677-05:002011-11-19T00:14:27.677-05:00Another epic tale, Erica. You approached this chal...Another epic tale, Erica. You approached this challenge with such grace and wisdom. For me, the take home point was this that you wrote: " And then I remembered why it is I like accompanying, even in difficult situations. I like to counteract the nerves that another person feels, to figure out ways to usher them through stressful times in a graceful way and to hopefully give them a chance to enjoy the music and performing. " <br /><br />To me, it seems that you shift your emphasis from fear of the unknown (possible mistakes, etc.), to true compassion. When I worry about a performance, I always remind myself that I'm there to serve. I'm there to serve the other musicians, the audience and ultimately, the music. This puts me at ease, because it reminds me that I'm proceeding with love. I've not yet had the privilege of hearing you play, but no doubt, you are a magnificent accompanist, somebody I'd want in my corner if I were to play a recital. Thanks for that!Bill Plakehttp://billplakemusic.orgnoreply@blogger.com