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Xanthous
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Topic: Too Much Love For Singing And Dancing? Posted: November 06 2009 at 16:13 |
Being in Middle School, getting mad about stupid events is a must. Today, a stupid event occurred that I feel angry about. Today, the performers for the school talent show were given the results for their auditions. Most of the lackluster singers and dancers made it into the talent show instead of musicians. Usually, I wouldn't care about this but I believe a major disservice had been done. Our schools virtuoso pianist didn't make it. This is the kid that practices hours a day and is recognized by many as the most talented musician the region has to offer. Naturally, he was devastated. The most skilled performer was usurped by the most imbecilic of opponents.
Now here is where the questions come in. First off, do you think this is fair? Secondly, do you believe that singing and dancing are overrated or underrated in music in comparison to instruments?
Once again, I know this isn't a very important event in itself, but I believe that recognition of talent shouldn't be denied as it has been increasingly and increasingly in modern times.
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harmonium.ro
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Posted: November 06 2009 at 16:43 |
I am baffled by the idea that a classical pianist wannabe would want to participate in such an event. There are other competitions which are created exactly for young classical musicians.
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Moatilliatta
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Posted: November 06 2009 at 17:28 |
You're in middle school?
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Xanthous
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Posted: November 06 2009 at 17:39 |
harmonium.ro wrote:
I am baffled by the idea that a classical pianist wannabe would want to participate in such an event. There are other competitions which are created exactly for young classical musicians.
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I guess he wants to be recognized by a more mainstream audience, not that I would want the same. And yes, I am in Middle school.
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Xanthous
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Posted: November 06 2009 at 17:45 |
harmonium.ro wrote:
I am baffled by the idea that a classical pianist wannabe would want to participate in such an event. There are other competitions which are created exactly for young classical musicians.
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Oh yeah, I just remembered something related to that. He does do other competitions relating to Piano. I guess he was rated the eight best young pianist in Ohio a year or two ago and I he's a pretty sensitive guy so getting upset would probably be a natural reaction for him.
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CPicard
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Posted: November 06 2009 at 18:01 |
Are you this pianist?
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Equality 7-2521
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Posted: November 06 2009 at 19:05 |
I don't think it's an issue of fair or not fair. People's opinions about what they prefer can't be unfair. Some people like music to showcase certain things like dancing. It's not my thing, but it should be expected probably given the nature of the competition.
It certainly has its place though. When I go out to a bar I'd much rather see girls dancing to "Don't Stop the Music" than "On the Beautiful Blue Danube".
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"One had to be a Newton to notice that the moon is falling, when everyone sees that it doesn't fall. "
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Henry Plainview
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Posted: November 06 2009 at 19:07 |
Moatilliatta wrote:
You're in middle school? |
lol, middle school. I think I was posting incoherently on Runescape forums when I was in middle school.
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if you own a sodastream i hate you
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A Person
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Posted: November 06 2009 at 19:16 |
My high school/middle school that I went to has a talent show every year. Mostly it is people dancing and singing, and most likely lip syncing. It is sad.
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Epignosis
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Posted: November 06 2009 at 19:20 |
Talent = what entertains people.
Anyone who practices hours a day to play the piano will understand they will most likely never be appreciated.
Watch America's Got Talent and see the cross-dressing balloon animal-making yodeler beat the brilliant pianist.
Every time.
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TODDLER
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Posted: November 06 2009 at 20:12 |
Epignosis wrote:
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Watch America's Got Talent and see the cross-dressing balloon animal-making yodeler beat the brilliant pianist.
Every time.
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Oh my God, I've busted a gut
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