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gato -> RE: Who is who ?...Tha Real Chalenge. (Jun. 18 2009 13:37:38)
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I think that if you perform with a great performer like Paco or compose something for him that is a really fantastic feather in your cap, but if you just happen to meet someone like that, you know, they are fending off people all day when they're out, but they are usually nice about it. Playing at the same venue with someone like that could go either way. And I have to say it, riding on someone's coat tails is really something that I wouldn't want to do. Playing like Paco is not actually playing as Paco the origional. So on the one hand you can either be respected in your own right, or not.
Making analysis though, is really an honored thing, and I think that scolarship shouldn't be lauged at, as it is a dedicated and hard earned achievement. I wonder how many of you have learned from books or textbooks, you know, without people to create them you would have nothing to go by except lessons and videos, or scores, and what not. Not much of a world for you except to steal everything you've got from great performers like Paco.
And when you think about it, the best thing to be is you, and to play like you play, and to earn it. Otherwise, we are suppose to have modesty in the flamenco, and it is better not to attract attention or make claims, and not getting that is missing out on truth of the matter. We are all just people, and that should be enough to be satisfied anywhere in any situation. And I think that most of you should know that.
Gary
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