Last night I went to Yoshi's SF to see my fave local band, Rupa and the April Fishes (Yes, again. Good music never tires).
My accordion teacher is one of the musicians in this group. And when I was watching her in amazement, it hit me that not only are we paying to see them do their thing, but their thing is also their job. I mean, I might be a musician if I actually had that gift. (I don't, which is why I'm not, and which is why I pay to see others perform.) Needless to say, the show was amazing as always, and the crowd at Yoshi's, though a little more subdued than the usual raucousness of an April Fishes show, showed their appreciation for a exceptional job though a standing ovation and loud cheering and clapping.
So the other thought I had was, wouldn't it be nice if we had cheering sections at all our jobs? I mean, I have talent too. I'm an editor, and maybe I would be more motivated to cut if I had a group of fans encouraging me as I worked. Granted, editing is less glamorous, awe-inspiring and sexy than performing live music on stage, but it's cool too and deserves appreciation, no?
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4 comments:
I think you are on to something!
Did Andrea tell you that she just saw Rupa et al at the Price Center (!). She loved it, as well :)
At the Price Center, NFW!!!
Yes, she did tell me she was going! They always put on a great show!
Dude, that clip was genius! Yay!
Oooh, take a look at the pan on that baby! Wow!
Oh my Gawd! That is the sickest angle I've ever seen on that shot!
You got mad skills girl!
Merci beaucoup, LT!!!
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