Comments on: Talent Through Insight http://tonythinks.com/talent-through-insight/ Are you pondering what I'm pondering? Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:15:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: How to be smart | Tony thinks.. http://tonythinks.com/talent-through-insight/comment-page-1/#comment-124 How to be smart | Tony thinks.. Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:27:25 +0000 http://tonythinks.com/?p=64#comment-124 [...] when I covered talent, I transformed all of you commoners into virtuosos of all arts. Since I’m on a roll, [...] [...] when I covered talent, I transformed all of you commoners into virtuosos of all arts. Since I’m on a roll, [...]

]]> By: Kate http://tonythinks.com/talent-through-insight/comment-page-1/#comment-98 Kate Tue, 03 Mar 2009 03:15:19 +0000 http://tonythinks.com/?p=64#comment-98 Tony! I just wanted to say that your playing has improved soooo much since I last heard you! :) Let's see I think it was at the dorms of TU. haha I hope all is well with you. I might have to keep reading this site . . . you always were one of the most interesting people I have ever met. Thinking without boundaries . . . I appreciate that about you. I send all of my love. Kate Tony!

I just wanted to say that your playing has improved soooo much since I last heard you! :) Let’s see I think it was at the dorms of TU. haha I hope all is well with you. I might have to keep reading this site . . . you always were one of the most interesting people I have ever met. Thinking without boundaries . . . I appreciate that about you. I send all of my love.

Kate

]]> By: Tony http://tonythinks.com/talent-through-insight/comment-page-1/#comment-89 Tony Sat, 28 Feb 2009 03:47:58 +0000 http://tonythinks.com/?p=64#comment-89 @Jennifer Wow, thank you for the sincere reply. I do wish I could have seen you dance, and it's unfortunate that you gave up your passion. That's why I've been trying to get you to do recreational dance of some kind. Don't let fear that you won't be good enough stop you. After all, you did say that it's yourself that you're really doing it for at the end of the day, not anyone else. So, what if you forget a thing or two? I have confidence that you will be able to not only regain your skill, but surpass it. You're only 22 for God's sakes! I'm glad that at least you can relate to what I'm saying, but the sad truth is a lot of people can't. Thanks again! Tony @Jennifer Wow, thank you for the sincere reply. I do wish I could have seen you dance, and it’s unfortunate that you gave up your passion. That’s why I’ve been trying to get you to do recreational dance of some kind. Don’t let fear that you won’t be good enough stop you. After all, you did say that it’s yourself that you’re really doing it for at the end of the day, not anyone else. So, what if you forget a thing or two? I have confidence that you will be able to not only regain your skill, but surpass it. You’re only 22 for God’s sakes!

I’m glad that at least you can relate to what I’m saying, but the sad truth is a lot of people can’t.

Thanks again!
Tony

]]> By: Jennifer http://tonythinks.com/talent-through-insight/comment-page-1/#comment-87 Jennifer Fri, 27 Feb 2009 23:00:28 +0000 http://tonythinks.com/?p=64#comment-87 Tony- Yes, I remember the conversation we had the other night and much of this post stems from your views you expressed to me. I do believe you understand and experience music on a more cerebral and personal level than most other people. That is great you even can find beats and rhythms in everday places such as the gym! I am sure those working out around you appreciated your drumming very much. :) As a former performer in dance, I have a rather different perspective on music, but I believe just as personal. Whenever you play Greensleeves for me on your guitar, joyful tears always comes to my eyes. The memory of me in pointe shoes wearing a hunter green tutu dancing on stage in front of hundreds of people always comes back to me. That is possibly one of my fondest memories from my dancing days. I LOVE dance and I always will. It will forever be my passion and a huge part of me. I am thankful I could find an art that I excelled at but also that I could give my whole being to. People around me would always compliment me on my impeccable technique and grace as I know many compliment you on your skill as well. While these compliments were flattering, I danced for my own happiness and fulfillment. That is what passion is about--doing it for yourself and no one else. Is this how you feel when you play your guitar? Whether it is a person taking part in tribal dancing in Africa or a ballerina in a studio in Russia---they are the same. Each musical performer or artist is connected by the universal art of music and self expression. I agree. I regret that you never got to see me dance in person, but I know you see the love and passion in my eyes. Thank you for writing this. -Jennifer Tony-
Yes, I remember the conversation we had the other night and much of this post stems from your views you expressed to me. I do believe you understand and experience music on a more cerebral and personal level than most other people. That is great you even can find beats and rhythms in everday places such as the gym! I am sure those working out around you appreciated your drumming very much. :)
As a former performer in dance, I have a rather different perspective on music, but I believe just as personal. Whenever you play Greensleeves for me on your guitar, joyful tears always comes to my eyes. The memory of me in pointe shoes wearing a hunter green tutu dancing on stage in front of hundreds of people always comes back to me. That is possibly one of my fondest memories from my dancing days. I LOVE dance and I always will. It will forever be my passion and a huge part of me. I am thankful I could find an art that I excelled at but also that I could give my whole being to. People around me would always compliment me on my impeccable technique and grace as I know many compliment you on your skill as well. While these compliments were flattering, I danced for my own happiness and fulfillment. That is what passion is about–doing it for yourself and no one else. Is this how you feel when you play your guitar?
Whether it is a person taking part in tribal dancing in Africa or a ballerina in a studio in Russia—they are the same. Each musical performer or artist is connected by the universal art of music and self expression. I agree. I regret that you never got to see me dance in person, but I know you see the love and passion in my eyes. Thank you for writing this.
-Jennifer

]]> By: Tony http://tonythinks.com/talent-through-insight/comment-page-1/#comment-85 Tony Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:21:57 +0000 http://tonythinks.com/?p=64#comment-85 Haha, you should come next time! We can creep people out twice as much! Haha, you should come next time! We can creep people out twice as much!

]]> By: Ashok http://tonythinks.com/talent-through-insight/comment-page-1/#comment-84 Ashok Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:57:37 +0000 http://tonythinks.com/?p=64#comment-84 Oh what I would have given to see you in a "euphoric, transcendental state where the only thing that existed or mattered was the beat" with three girls at the gym...haha I'll see if I notice any beats next time I'm at the gym. Oh what I would have given to see you in a “euphoric, transcendental state where the only thing that existed or mattered was the beat” with three girls at the gym…haha

I’ll see if I notice any beats next time I’m at the gym.

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