I just had the pleasure, no - thrill, of watching a well-known band play live on early morning television. This group has been around for, maybe, two decades. Being a musician, I've always enjoyed the band's distinctive sound as well as the complex rhythms that are the band's signature. The lead singer, for which the band is named, has a most identifiable voice and, this morning, demonstrated why the band has had such staying power.
Watching the group strut their stuff, particularly the lead singer, I was once again struck by how many truly brilliant and talented performers and artists are slightly off center.
Which makes me wonder: Are these people brilliant because of their SOC traits or do their SOC traits enable and enhance their brilliance? Perhaps it is a delicate combination of both possibilities. Whatever the reason, passion, talent, brilliance, skill, and intensity combine into a powerful combination that delivers an unbeatable cocktail of electricity when performing.
The performance stages of the world are filled with individuals and groups with varying levels of skill and talent. To each his own in preference for musical style and genre, but for this old cat, stages are littered with subpar singers who sound more like injured felines stranded in tall trees. Today's performance proved that this particular band and lead singer have had staying power for one reason - talent. Undeniable talent and skill that is only enhanced by playing live. A litmus test that too many of today's singers cannot pass.
Ancora imparo
