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The battle of the accordion and the violin
Feeling music performed live is a unique experience that reconnects us with our primal self, the one that lived in communities where music was part of rituals and marked the key moments in the life of a group. This is why I am a firm believer that people shouldn’t take photos during concerts — unless it for professional reasons — as it breaks the emotional involvement and the profound connection with the musicians.I am, therefore, deeply annoyed by the myriad of smartphones and tablet raised above heads to (poorly) capture the performances, obstructing the view of those seated behind. Then, on a late July evening, I realised that I was…
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My Photos, My Work
Recently I was supposed to cover a concert by a fairly well-known American musician for a magazine I work for. However, I eventually chose not to.
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On Insincerity
This is a rant. It was caused by the umpteenth self-promotional, vertically shot from above video made toting a smartphone, in which, after the hideous opening — ‘hey guys’ — the main, and only, character promotes a personal achievement while pretending merely to ‘share a — God forbid — thought’. I usually try to be factual in my writing, stating my case in a clear and concise manner, always focusing on the merits of an issue and never blaming a person or a category. But.
