Monday, December 13, 2010
Valuable lessons.
I realised that successes and failures aren't the most important things in life. So what if we have succeeded? Indulge ourselves in the joy of success forever? We'll never progress from where we were and we'll face failure eventually. So what if we have failed? Wallow over the pain of failure? Similarly, we'll never get to our destination and we'll just drift further and further away from it. Regardless of success or failure, there're all temporary. 胜勿骄，败勿馁, all we need to do is to keep progressing. Never give up, just keep trying and trying. (:
In every NAC comp that I've watched, I always realise that guys and girls play differently even if they are playing the same piece. I think it's the nature of the genders. This year I only watched erhu open cat's finals. The set piece was Hongmei. All the finalists were guys except one. At the slow part, the difference was very obvious. All played well, but the feelings expressed were different. The guys' versions were 'manlier' while the girl's was gentler. Same goes for the loud and stronger parts, the guys played better becos the strength was just right while the girl's seemed a little weaker. If a guy can play like a girl at gentle parts or if a girl can play like a guy at angsty parts, it would be perfect! :D Haha!! Ok, this shall be my new aim! Besides, I'll admire those who can achieve this! It's not easy you know, to break the limits of the nature of ur gender! hahaha! But I just met someone who's like this! I watched the prize winners' concert last night. The winner of the Sheng open cat was awesome. HE PLAYED LIKE A GIRL! Of course I dont mean he's gay or sissy, but the music was.... (see, it's beyond words). HAHA! Look forward to more of such performances! (:
Yesterday's concert was really fantastic. I enjoy watching good performances with nice reportoire. All performances were great, but the item that touched me the most was the percussion item by Tao Nan Pri Sch. In terms of music and technique, they're indeed not the best last night. But it was touching to see a group of pri sch kids fighting for a common goal. Their piece was tough, but you could see their strong determination in playing the piece well. In this world, there're many skilful players. They can touch the audiences' hearts by playing melodious tunes, but they may not be able to touch their hearts by playing music that's genuinely touching. In my opinion, the only way to play touching music is to have strong determination, passion and attitude.
Im glad that I've learnt such valuable lessons, at least I know how I can improve myself from where I am now. But I realise that I have a long way to go... @.@ *gasps*
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Till we meet again..
