Song or People Stories
I really enjoyed the session last night. There is a warm, inviting energy for both performers and audience. I was impressed with Perry's performance. His humble and sincere manner shines as he shares his songs and amazing guitar playing. The stories he shared helped to connect with him. I loved that part of his set.
Everyone has stories! I was thinking maybe we could encourage / invite our group to share something about why they chose a certain song, a connection to their life, a person who inspired them or any other story that is relevant to the songs. Background information about the artist or singer/songwriter can enhance our appreciation of the song. Just a thought.
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"The stories he shared helped to connect with him."
This is a lovely thought. As Perry talked, I felt myself wanting to hear everything he had to offer.
On a similar, but different vein.
I like it when a backstory or preamble gives the audience a reason to listen to, or something to listen for, in the song.
I used to know a country crooner who used to introduce his songs with a hook like this: "This one goes out to every one who has ever left a bar brokenhearted."
On the other hand, stories that are too long (and I've been guilty of this) can make your audience tune out. Then it's hard to get them back.
I know a performer who writes and rehearses every word he says on stage. He even plans when and how he will move. In another life, I thought of it this way: "Not a word, not a movement, without purpose."