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RE: first flamenco performance (in reply to at_leo_87)
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Lol played my first 'gig' a few weeks back. filled in for my teacher!! eek! singer, dancer and a room full of people. one rehearsal and 3 days of listening to the audio of the rehearsal. little sleep. anxiety!! plus i was one sevillanas short!...thanks for the you tube jason! I did feel that this performance was my first real lesson in flamenco. he positives? 'the baptism of fire'! the fantastic people i was working with. realizing how much work needs to be done with the palos the joy of just 'doing it' to the best of my ability favorable comments from punters all went as well as could be expected hey they even asked me back! nothing negative to say really....the anxiety is a bit of a downer though...like with anything new. humor seems to take the edge off...... no drugs, beer afterwards! girls? 24/7? must of missed that bit! Good advice flo
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Date Feb. 14 2010 16:15:14
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srshea
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RE: first flamenco performance (in reply to at_leo_87)
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is there a certain mentality you have when you perform? Don’t forget to have fun! I already told this story a while back, but I had my First Flamenco Performance about a year ago, and I was deeply wound up about it, for weeks beforehand, all the way up to the stage. Shortly after starting the first dance the tassels of a dancer’s bata de cola got caught in my tuners and just about tore the guitar out of my hands. Things came briefly to a screeching halt and the whole thing was so disastrous and ridiculous that there was nothing to do but laugh it off and keep going. After that I instantly loosened up and realized “Oh, yeah. This is supposed to be enjoyable, this is supposed to be fun!”. And it was. So, smile, relax, and have fun. Good luck, Anthony!
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Date Feb. 14 2010 21:09:47
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NormanKliman
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RE: first flamenco performance (in reply to at_leo_87)
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Hi Anthony, quote:
they wanne see you enjoying what you do quote:
...this is supposed to be fun! quote:
It is the fruit of your labor and it should be savored. Excellent advice from all. Pleasure is the most important factor. Now you're sweating over the details of preparing your toque, but the audience will have completely different expectations when they sit down to listen to you. You will end up transmitting what you're feeling, so find a way to turn the intimidation into fun. You've probably noticed that it's a pleasure to listen to some people talk because they speak with confidence and a playful smile. Conversely, when people are wound up about something, it comes out in their speech. They forget to breathe naturally (more excellent advice), to smile and to keep the conversation light-hearted, etc. In the end, your mission will be to engage in dialogue, not to give a speech. EDIT: Funny story, Adam. Good to see you back here!
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Date Feb. 14 2010 23:13:58
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LMAO. ok first of all, @ florian and arash,you guys are ****ing hilarious. i think one of my internal organs have been compromised from laughing too hard! i really liked the dentist analogy. about the girls, what do i when there's too many? now i might get performance anxiety with that.... should i wear a condom while i perform? or even just 24/7 from now on? i'm not at the level where i deserve grannys and midgets yet. my technique needs much work before i can even dream about getting there. and yes, maybe the high standards of this foro is the cause of my fear! you jerks! @jason, thank you jason. i really should enjoy myself. i've been thinking too much about being perfect. i will enjoy the moment for what it is. i really enjoy a beer but i'm such a lightweight. @stu, hey, it's really cool because we're having similar experiences. but, wow, only one week! what will you be playing? ok, let me know if your loins hurt afterwards. lol. @alval, good for you! i hope my gig will go just as well. a lot of material is from jason as well. and no drugs or beers for me. after, maybe there will be sex and cocaine party. but nothing before... @chiste de gales, last time i performed drunk, the guitar flew out of my hands. i'll be sure to not try anything new. but i'm sure i'll have to change a lot of what i planned ahead to adapt to what will actually happen at the show. @srshea, i WILL have fun! i remember the first time i tried playing falsetas in front of the class and took myself too seriously....fail. i'm very fortunate to have such fun girls in the dance class, so i'm sure their energy will get me going. @cathulu, thanks chris! @norman, i took a speech communication class so i should be good at this. i like what you said about dialogue and not speech. kind of like talking TO the people and not AT them, right? @kozz, well, those things are easier said than done, and when the pressure comes on, you forget everything. lol .but everything that has been said here has been more helpful and practical since it's guitar performance related. i'll have to re-read some stuff, thanks kozz! @mrmagenta, you have a show coming up as well? i was thinking about starting off with something libre so i can get a feel for things first. @holyevil, thanks!
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