Live Music Performance: What it means to perform a 3-minute long song

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Written By Eduardo Martinez

Just some thoughts & feelings watching the Tokyo Olympics these past few days. The time & energy each athlete spends preparing for their event(s) remind me of the solitary preparation a musician must go through, tens or even hundreds/thousands of hours. All this to bring the listener a musical performance, in any genre, is simply amazing & worthy of respect, even when we may not favor a certain style. In the case of our athlete Jasmine Camacho-Quinn in the 100-meter hurdles Olympic record-setting, Gold medal-winning event in Tokyo, a mere 12.26-second run took her years of preparation & commitment to accomplish, even after her previous attempt in the 2016 Olympics. May all creative endeavors be honored & seen as sacred.

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Eduardo Martinez
I create soundscapes, music & art for relaxation, personal growth & entertainment. There exists inside each of us a place of complete harmony & beauty. It is in this place that we stand in complete balance. My music & artwork are my contribution to help us reach that place more often. Music has always been my main focus in life. Creating it, listening to it, sharing it with others, savoring it. I feel blessed in being able to share sounds & notes that once were just thoughts & feelings inside my mind & heart. I was born in Lima, Peru, while I was raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. I have lived in the U.S.A now since 1984. I embrace my multi-cultural background, & use it to infuse my music with a wider palette of sounds & instruments.
http://www.EduardoMartinez.com
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