Posted on May 25, 2009 by Simon Kendrick
Content and interpretation are the two primary components of a presentation or performance.
The best performances incorporate both. The mediocre contains one but not both. The worst have neither.
Content also requires context.
Interpretation also requires passion.
Both require relevance.
Both need to create a connection.
Both are subjective.
At this moment of reflection, I would grade a selection of the artists [...]
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Posted on May 4, 2009 by Simon Kendrick
This may sound like a sponsored post, but I can reassure that it isn’t. I unapologetically love Spotify – it is the best new service I’ve used for quite some time. It has completely changed my listening habits. And while I accept I am not the average consumer, I do wonder whether it can represent [...]
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