1 to 1 - One Successful Gig, One Flop
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lifeinparis
Posted on: 06/11/08
1 to 1 - One Successful Gig, One Flop
The very day of my concert, right after I wrote the article for this site - I got a phone call from the owner of Cafe Le Cinquante. Apparently he doesn't want to give us another gig, for a multitude of reasons he left explained in french on my mobile. I've had them translated to me a multitude of times and hence have heard this rejection in a variety interpretations. And what it comes down to is... it's hard to be rejected. But I do believe this is part of a musicians' life. And thought I had a horrible feeling after this message, I'm proud to say it didn't stop me that night at the big Concert.I let myself shine baby!
I can't say I didn't have any inhibitions, but I can say I was mostly relaxed and enjoying myself. I had no problems with focus and my rhythm was solid - the thing I worried the most about.
It was the biggest audience I've ever played for... probably about 100 people maybe 150. And I learned something about myself that I've suspected... that my shyness, my doubts, my reluctance disappears when I'm on stage simply because it has too. I got to see a me that is perfectly in her element there on stage, surrounded by musicians who are smiling and encouraging each other. Dancing on the piano bench to the grooves, tempting fate with each note, allowing the music to have it's her own life while I humbly focus on being the best instrument I can be. It's everything I dreamed of and more.
2 years of music school later and I can affirm I'm on the right path for my life. I love music so much. I love how it can bring out the best in all of us. Whether listening or playing, may your life be filled with as much music as possible.
And as far as the the concerts, I guess I'm dead even, one good review, one bad review. Nothing like such odds to keep one humbled and motivated to keep working.
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