"It's not enough to hit the notes. There is no point in the singers just standing there and sounding wonderful if they're not connecting with the characters they are portraying"
- Bruce Beresford
About this Quote
This quote by Bruce Beresford emphasizes the value of connecting with the characters one is representing as a singer. It is not enough to just strike the notes and sound wonderful. Vocalists need to have the ability to get in touch with the characters they are portraying in order to genuinely bring the song to life. This connection is necessary in order to develop a psychological reaction from the audience. Without this connection, the tune will do not have the depth and feeling that is necessary to genuinely move the audience. For that reason, it is very important for singers to not only hit the notes, but to likewise connect with the characters they are representing in order to create an effective and significant performance.
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