Posted by Melvin on May 13, 2009 in
Stormy Life Have I got your attention?
Okay let me be clearer on what I mean by the above jolting header. Your audience is not interested in how or why you did not, or could not perform to the very best of your performance ability. You’re the artist and they’ve paid good money to come and see you because your unspoken promise to them is that you will deliver the goods. They’ve also placed their trust in you that you will deliver a great performance, because that’s what you as the artist are entitled to do – in other words it’s your job to do just that. After all, you may have sold them on the strength of your album or your appearance on your local TV station, or maybe they heard your song on radio. Because of this, they believe that you’re going to deliver what they want in the live performance area. Right? Well that’s how it should be.
I’m a little old school in my belief and conviction that you need to spend the proper amount of time practicing and honing your God given skills and talent, to the point where you are more than able to entertain your audience. Also I have to admit that I have no sympathy when I see so called ‘stars’ getting caught out when it’s quite apparent that they just don’t have the chops to deliver onstage. This scenario pretty much applies more to an industry such as the music business where quite often a singer or band is ‘manufactured’ by the record company, in the studio. They end up sounding great on a recorded format, but when put to the real test of a live performance fall flat on their face. Again, I really don’t have sympathy for these individuals or the record company that put them together, because if other hard working artists are prepared to put in the hours to develop their sound and skills then why should the ‘manufactured’ guys simply skip the hours to get the glory?
The fact is, the greatest bands and stars in the world all worked at their craft. That’s how they became great! That’s also how they managed to nab that multi-million dollar record deal or pick up the best leading roles. Its how they got the opportunities to be exposed to millions of people. This principle applies across the board to whatever level you presently find yourself in to whatever level you aspire to reach.
The underlying message in this article is that you have to work hard (and smart) to succeed in performance. The hard part of this equation is the amount of time and effort you devote to the practice and study of your chosen art. The smart part is what you create in order to attract the lucky breaks to yourself. This is just as important if not more so than simply working hard. You can doggedly work hard and still find yourself singing in a Holiday Inn lounge when your grey hairs start to emerge. Working hard is cool and a primary factor in attaining success, but equally, having an awareness of how your industry operates is paramount in gaining ground. In general, streetwise artists tend to advance quicker along the path to success than people who have no idea where they’re going.
To return to our original focus about delivering to your audience what they expect… the thing to realize is that the entertainment industry is quite unforgiving. The statement ‘you’re only ever as good as your last performance’ is soooo very true. So work hard and smart and remember that your audience is with you every step of the way, but only as long as you deliver what they expect from you – your very best.
Always respect your audience!
Georg Voros is an award winning musician with over 30 years experience in the music industry. He has performed and recorded at highest levels and is also a respected educator and author. To find out more on improving on stage performance and receive a free inspirational fortnightly newsletter go to www.stardomfactor.com.
Posted by Melvin on May 13, 2009 in
Stormy Life If you were watching Oprah recently, then you may have heard of Resveratrol, which was featured on her show for a couple of minutes. Resveratrol is an interesting substance. It is most commonly found in red wine, and scientists feel that it helps against aging. The verdict on this is not yet in, since it’s really pretty new. Drinking red wine has in fact been shown to give certain health benefits if you do it in moderation.
To get the recommended resveratrol dosage, you’ll need to actually have a supplement. It would take around a dozen glasses of red wine a day to really get the benefits of resveratrol (and that’s not recommended for obvious reasons). Fortunately, however, there are at least a couple of products out there that are focused on giving a concentrated resveratrol supplement that will help you out.
And even though the main benefit is anti-aging, it seems there are a number of other side-effects. Other resveratrol benefits include things like weight loss (this is still debateable), possible reduced risk of cancer, protection against sun damages, increased metabolic rate and more energy. Research is still being conducted on the power of resveratrol, but it’s already clear that it is potentially very powerful.
If you’re thinking about getting this stuff, then you may want to consider sirtris resveratrol. Sirtris is a very large health company so at least you know it should work. However, you should ALWAYS consult a doctor before trying any of this stuff, and always consult a doctor before taking medical advice online.
Posted by Melvin on May 13, 2009 in
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Posted by Melvin on May 13, 2009 in
Stormy Life If your mother prides herself on the way that she keeps and decorates her home, then there are a plethora of home decor gift based ideas for you to explore. Whether your mother has been intending to redesign the interior of her own bathroom or if she has been planning on dressing up the guest bathroom, your Mother’s Day gift of a bathroom accessory set just may represent a catalyst of creativity. If you have picked up on your mother’s desired bedroom style or taste, then apply your knowledge to your gift shopping.
Chocolates are considered as classic gift ideas as they symbolize sweetness and love. There are basically countless mother’s day chocolates out there. Whether dark or light, bitter or sweet, all can be found at various stores. If you are planning to give mother’s day chocolates, then you got to know what exactly will soothe her cravings. The first thing that you need to consider is where to buy mother’s day chocolates?
But if you start early you can come up with a truly unique and memorable gift idea for the first mother’s day. Something that will stand out from just about every other gift idea out there – and something that will certainly last longer than chocolates or flowers (although you can add these to the gift package as well!). You can choose any photo or photos you like to include on the puzzle! The only limit is your imagination. Although the original idea of the mothers day gift ideas holiday was not for commercial purposes, it did give us all a chance to show millions of mothers the love and emotional warmth we have for them by giving flowers and gift baskets as well as other gifts and cards. Alternatively you can send one single photo in and have it blown up to fit on the entire puzzle.
If you want to express your deep love and appreciation on mother’s day try writing a short mother’s day poem. It’s easier than you think! Composition that, though not in verse, is characterized by great beauty of language or expression: a prose poem from the Scriptures; a symphonic poem. You wanna know what I say. Balderdash. Write your own poem. Make it come from your heart.
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