Re: A couple of Marks observations

On Apr 30, 11:36 am, evodawg <evod...@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Swingman wrote:

<nailshoote...@xxxxxxx> wrote

Marks did not know that they "instructor" was standing right there
with him, and his words cut really deep.  As for me, I saw the table
and I must say I have seen better and I have seen worse.  (Although, I
must say in Marks' defense that the finish looked like it was put on
with a flooring trowel.)

In my opinion, Marks was wrong.

I don't know Marks at all, so I can't say.

However, and unless/until you've dealt with the truly artistic on a
professional level, you have no idea how critical they can be of other's
of the same ilk, and at the same time be completely crushed by the tiniest
criticism of their own efforts ... it appears both these elements appear
in your story. :)

I will say that I've had similar experiences in the studio being _forced_
to make judgments about songs, music, vocals, etc. as to suitability for
recording and/or including in a project, and I'm probably more like Mark's
was at that particular moment ... if it sucks, it sucks, and it certainly
won't make the creator/artist a better songwriter/musician to be told how
wonderful their bad song/part is.

AAMOF, you are ultimately, and in reality, doing them a favor, not to
mention doing what you're paid to do.

That said, a considerate person will usually insure that constructive, or
destructive as the case may be, criticism always includes suggestions for
improvement. In the studio where 'magic musical moments' are the most
sought after pearls, it is imperative because a creative person can be so
crushed as to no longer be able to perform.

Sound familiar?

Think music and woodworking are two different talents. In music, vocals or
composing you either have it or you don't. Woodworking, talent can be
taught or developed. A true woodworking artist takes time to develop. A
true musical artist is a god given talent.

So yes it is a good idea to let the less talented musician know right away
he sucks. Let the woodworker develop his talent without critical criticism..


Fair enough.

r

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