Thursday, April 16, 2009
artsy fartsy
i think the reason why we can't play up to standard is not really mainly because we don't practice hard enough. Of course yes we can afford more practices. But what is music? I guess it's not really practice, practice, and only practice. Music is an art, and art itself cannot be defined. It is not like mathematics, or experiments, that you can practice and try over and over again to get the best possible result.
Art has always been an expression of your individuality and emotions. When we settle ourselves down for band practice, too much focus has been put upon playing correctly, in terms of rhythm, dynamics, balance, tone etc. But what happens to the expression of yourself through your instrument? School is always being a bitch to everyone; teachers, results, tests, tutorials and you get the drift. But what else in life can we look forward to? Is Gold with Honours the title of the prize we really want? Maybe we should shift our own attention away, away from the stress and pressure. It has already done enough damage to destroying our musical cells.
I wanna feel my music and notes. Not just solely to play them. I want to touch audiences and sad to say, judges. I want to connect to people, and myself, with music. Why do you even love music in the first place? Sometimes we are so occupied with other achievements we tend to forget the first time we fell in love with this art. Don't be afraid to express who you are, don't be afraid peoplewill not appreciate you. If you're in pain, or in joy, draw out those emotions through your music.
I guess its really simple? Extremely hardwork, discipline (not pushing yourself to the extent you're hanging loose on the edge of the cliff), passion passion passion, and emotions. FEEL, don't play.
23 days (??) left to SYF? it's never too late. I don't want to focus on all the nasty comments i've heard about my own section. I guess it is enough - the damage words have done to me. It's high time i do justice to Music.
all the way SAJC band, up and on!
at 11:51 AM
