Kommentare zu: The famous “Hole” after a big date…

Von: George

George — Thu, 03 May 2007 21:58:30 +0000

Yes…definitely, the “hole” is our way of resting the mind, body and spirit so we can continue to go back and “get up” again, and again…good food, wine,family and friends with whom we can really just be our private selves, …visting someplace new, hanging out in nature..meditation, exercise are all necessary..great statement about burnout and what happens if one doesn’t take breaks…sometimes after big events…I don’t even think about or have the urge to play…My cello sits there and I see it every day…We take a break…we always welcome each other back and re-connect like very very close friends when it is time to work again…In my earlier days I used to put so much guilt on myself if I didn’t play or practice regularly…how unproductive that was…Not to get too esoteric..but the relationship with our instruments is special and unique for each of us..I would be interested to hear other’s accounts of similar ideas and how they live with their musicianship and it’s context within their lives. Best Regards to all

Von: Alban

Alban — Tue, 01 May 2007 06:52:09 +0000

Exactly, very well put, George, it’s just about not worrying and let it pass, the “hole” is not there for ever! But while replying to you I realize that it might be even very important to embrace it, since it might be a way of our body and brain to ask for a rest, to re-charge the batteries in a way. What do you think? People who tend to keep going and going and going tend to burn out at some point. And if they don’t burn out, they just might have nothing to say after a while, because their hearts are gone…

Von: George

George — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 18:52:20 +0000

The “hole” definitely comes around after big events…I have learned to go with the flow and not stress about it…don’t worry about will I be able to get back..to where I was musically or technically..each event is different..we have amazing reservoirs of energy, skill and drive that always get us “back up” and ready for action!!! Best Regards!!

Von: Alban

Alban — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 14:33:24 +0000

After performances it is kind of sad to go immediately to bed – I am looking for the contact of fellow musicians, so that’s why I stayed up a bit later than I should have. And Sweden? I was in Norway, and that was really lovely, just a bit cold – in a couple of hours I am going to drive to Sweden, and I am sure it will be spectacular!

Von: Josh Rappaport from Harrisburg Pennsylvania

Josh Rappaport from Harrisburg Pennsylvania — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 13:55:20 +0000

But why did you stay late at night with the musicians? What was Sweden like?