Deep Visual Perspective
Paul Simon discusses the deep visual perspective of sound and how it enhances the acoustic guitar in his music. He shares his appreciation for a reviewer who questioned whether his interest in the music was real or imagined, highlighting the hidden conversations happening in the background. Malcolm Gladwell reflects on the distraction of the lyrics and the importance of focusing on the poetry.In this clip
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Broken Record
Paul Simon | Broken Record (Hosted by Malcolm Gladwell)
Related Questions
Tell me about listening to music with lyrics while learning. Does familiarity matter?
We memorize music by ear or by translating the notation. These are obviously two different brain functions, and at some point, playing by ear takes over and is the most unencumbered way. Should I memorize songs by daily skimming or going through them measure by measure, while also navigating the physical aspects of an instrument?