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Changes

August 24, 2009 | Author: Matthew | Filed under: 'taught me' series, Kata, Martial Arts, Philisophical, karate, kobudo, mindset

Follow please, the point is at the end:

David Bowie. Changes. 1973.

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David Bowie. Changes. 1990.

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David Bowie. Changes. 2002.

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David Bowie is a brilliant artist. He grows and changes with his art as he develops as a human being.

It would be easy for him to play this song the same way every time he is in concert. People would love him for it and he’d get paid. But instead he chooses to keep inventing and exploring. Sometimes it turns out better, sometimes worse.

Bowie’s persistence for originality keeps him engaged in his art. It’s not that he dramatically alters the structure of the song, turning it into something unrecognizable. Instead he plays with the intangible things like tempo, timing, rhythm, etc. It’s also why after over 35 years he still seems excited to perform, and why he still captivates audiences.

Can you grow with your art? Do you have the courage, persistence, and brilliance to keep exploring?

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BMad

Brilliantly done, Matt! A short, yet powerful blog post that leaves you thinking...

Marc G.

Absolutely! The only constant in the Universe IS change.

Matt__A

Thanks for visiting Marc - I'm a fan of your site Action Karate Arts. I think this topic here is definitely relevant to your recent post about how tired the mystyle-vs-yourstyle argument is.

Matt__A

sure mark, no problemo.

Marc G.

You are very welcome, Matt. I enjoy your site quite a bit as well. If I
might ask, would you be interested in adding Action Karate Arts to you
blogrole? I have already added Ikigai to mine. If that is agreeable to
you, here is the link:

http://actionkaratearts.com/

I appreciate your consideration and look forward to reading your next
posts. Take care...OUS!

Marc G.

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