Last time we started to talk about an important key element in performing valuable emotional music, which is having a unique and tasteful musical timing. We all know that developing a good sense of timing is crucial for playing music. Unfortunately, a lot of musicians are having a very hard time defining what a good … Continue reading Performance – Timing and Phrasing (Part 2)
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Performance – Timing and Phrasing (Part 1)
The first key element of performance I'd like to discuss here is timing (phrasing). Before we go in depth into the subject, let's get some basic background on it: Timing and phrasing can express similar musical abilities, but can also relate to different musical expressions. To simplify this a bit for the beginning I would … Continue reading Performance – Timing and Phrasing (Part 1)
Attention To Nuances In Music – Performance
In the last article we've learned that there are numerous musical (and non musical) elements that make people like a certain artist or a song, and they don't even know why. It is our role, as musicians to be aware of them and improve on them all the time. These nuances play a crucial role … Continue reading Attention To Nuances In Music – Performance
Attention To Nuances in Music
Most music lovers can spot a good song when they hear it. Or can they? Well.. This discussion is really not for here. BUT, for now, I will just assume that people that do seek a certain emotional connection with the music and the artists they love, do feel it for certain songs as they … Continue reading Attention To Nuances in Music
Emotional connection to lyrics in the song – Lyrics that define a situation
We are here to discuss the last value that refers to lyrics and the emotional impact they have on the listener. In the last articles we have learned that it is important to have lyrics that provoke thought and lyrics that provoke empathy in order to create a deep emotional connection with the listener. Another … Continue reading Emotional connection to lyrics in the song – Lyrics that define a situation
Emotional connection to lyrics in the song – empathy provoking lyrics
Well, we all know that everyone, at least once, have had a very strong connection to a song, only because they think that the song is about them.. So what is this strong connection and what does the listener FEEL when being exposed to such lyrics? In a lot of situations, especially in the growing … Continue reading Emotional connection to lyrics in the song – empathy provoking lyrics
Connection to lyrics in the song – thought provoking lyrics
You already know the ultimate importance of lyrics. That is, if you want your listener to be emotionally connected to your music. If you want to tell everybody that you're sexy and you know it - that's totally "cool", and may bring you lots of money and fame.. But you might as well turn out … Continue reading Connection to lyrics in the song – thought provoking lyrics
Emotional value in music – connection to lyrics in the song
We've already covered the importance of being unique and at the same time creating a personal artistic image that listeners can connect to. If you go back and read about these values you might notice the important relationship between these values. It means that while it's good to have one or more of these values … Continue reading Emotional value in music – connection to lyrics in the song
Connection to the performing artist – a sense that the artist personally aims at the listener
How many times have you listened to a song and had a feeling of "he is singing for me now"? Well, I bet all of us have had that moment more than once and with more than one artist. I know, this feeling might be emphasized, exaggerated or more easily being aware of under substance … Continue reading Connection to the performing artist – a sense that the artist personally aims at the listener
Connection to the performing artist – need for a certain type of emotion
As we all know, most music out there has an enormous power to affect people's feelings. It can make people feel happy, sad, angry, relaxed, empowered or insecure. Music even has the power to alter the feelings and atmosphere that affect a certain person in a certain moment. We always hear that if you're sad … Continue reading Connection to the performing artist – need for a certain type of emotion