[Bards] other people's works.

[Jane Sitton]

The old adage, "imitation is the sincerest form of
flattery" holds true for me.  I have yet to experience
that particular pleasantry, but I did once have
someone ask me to perform a piece which I had heard
him do on occasion, saying to a third person that I
knew a slightly different version of the song in
question.  I felt honored, and yes, flattered, that I
was asked to perform by someone I consider to be a
much better bard than myself.

On the other hand, especially with works one has
crafted, it is sometimes hard for a person to "let
them go", much like a child growing up and "leaving
the nest", particularly if one doesn't feel the work
has been done justice by the person who performs
another's work.

Just mes deux sous.

Madelina

--- "Gerald L. Norris Jr." <jerryn at houston.rr.com>
wrote:
> I would think that is one of the reasons that we
> write these things, so that
> others can share them as well.
>
> G.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ivo Blackhawk" <ivo_blackhawk at hotmail.com>
> >
> >
> > I would like to post a question to the list, just
> for my own blank
> > inquisitive nature. A Bard names Silverhands once
> said to me "the gift of
> > the muses is for all to enjoy and none to own."
> Baring specific requests,
> > and always assuming that credit is given where
> due, how many people here
> > agree with this statement? How many people want
> their pieces to be
> performed
> > bye others. I'm not saying that there is a wright
> or wrong, Im just
> wanting
> > to see what the current feelings are about
> perfomring other people's
> pieces.
> >
> > Ivo

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