(11-26-2012, 03:00 AM)Ursus Wrote: I was a long time ago
Were you capable of playing a stringed and bowed instrument, rapidly switching between classical and baroque styles, into modern pop, changing tempo on the fly on the whim of someone else? Were you a good entertainer with the ability to make people smile and convey your enthusiasm for what you're doing over to an audience of complete strangers?
(11-26-2012, 11:55 AM)Jihadjoe Wrote: Were you capable of playing a stringed and bowed instrument, <attempted neener fail>
Yes I played the upright bass with a bow and without, in orchestra, jazz and rock ensembles. So do millions of other people. In fact I was awful compared to 90% of the other people around me, and I quit when I realized I wasnt good enough. There are some spectacular talents out there. Your standards on this are very low. Look they did something cute and its on youtube omg omg
This makes me sad. I can't sing, can't dance (well, I can, however then my co-dancer has to wear armoured shoes) and most certainly can't play any instrument.
Anyone who can play an instrument seems impressive to me.