On 08/20/2013 01:22 AM, William Samson wrote:
Interesting new study showing that visual cues are more important that
the sound of a performance in how people judge it:
There must be some truth to it. For instance, I find it
difficult to watch this performer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d44jKuw3Nlw
The unwarranted and discomforting 'passion' in his face is
enough to usurp any beauty I might have otherwise found in
his music.
To hell with practicing - Better to start working on your image
and soulful gurning in front of a mirror!
Or perhaps to make sure that you don't.
Tobiah
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