Yesterday Vita and I were working on a video - a promo video for concert presenters. We wanted something that shows what we do -"Spirited Irish fiddle with a Global Twist" ,the audience reaction, and really a very personal visual statement about this musical journey we're inviting people to take with us. A journey that includes great respect for both traditional Irish music and the Global flavors of the world.
After working for several hours (video takes forever!) putting clips in order, deciding what to say etc. , Vita says...
"I now see exactly what it is that we do".....
and we both laughed, but it's so true-
sometimes you're so busy doing what you do, you don't even SEE what you do.
When you finally do see it,
you realize the magnitude-the beauty - and the special individual contribution every human being has on this planet. You hope that we're all given the chance to give what it is that we have - whether it's music or kindness or inspiration to others. The video we're making is supposed to be for presenters. Ironically, it reminded me of exactly what it is we do as artists, why it's important to define this for ourselves and others, and how "SEEING' what you do puts it all in perspective.
Friday, October 15, 2010
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