The TV Performance…
December 26, 2007 by randomguru
First off, it’s not that I hate doing these morning shows, but, having to wake up extra early in the morning to perform on TV isn’t exactly my cup of tea. I mean, I’m typically a night person and feel my “bio-rhythms” peak out at night when I usually perform. Early in the morning is a big challenge for me, although I’ve been waking up really early lately, like 5am in the morning, so that really helped this time around.
Anyway, my Dad taped the show on video, so when we got together for Christmas at my parents’ place my Dad let everyone watch, and I sort of cringed the entire time.
For some reason I really hate to watch myself on TV. And I’ve done several of these local TV show appearances in the past, and still I can’t bear to watch myself on TV. Matter-of-fact, I read about a few actors who can’t stand watching the movies they acted in, so that sounds like me.
Anyway, you know how they say that the camera puts on an extra 10 pounds?
For some reason it’s always true!
Anyway, I wasn’t too disappointed because I looked pretty good on TV this time. My wife commented that when she first watched the performance she noticed my complexion looked really good. And for some reason the camera crew focused on me quite a bit. Well, I was directly behind the singers so that always helped. I think I had one or two good shots of just me on drums. Oh well… ;-)
But, other raw vegans claim that one’s complexion really improves while on the diet and one gets a certain “glow“. And looking at myself I could have sworn that my face had a glow about it. I mean, I don’t think I imagined it and it would’ve been the last thing I was looking for, concentrating more on how I performed and how my drumset looked. But there I was, with a certain “glow”… hmm… still skeptical, maybe it was the lighting.
One of my teenaged nieces said she didn’t like our female vocalist. Okay, that’s a fair and honest assessment. Although not a very nice one. My Mom then replied that she is a very good singer. A great voice.
Incidentally, our female vocalist is one of the best (if not the best) vocalists I’ve ever worked with, and if one is to criticize her, then I suggest trying to sing like her, because she is a phenomenally talented and gifted singer. And she’s out there working professionally, not just in our big band, but in other bands as well, and in other projects like recording sessions and such.
So, we’re going to be on TV again this coming Friday on FOX 6 News. These TV performances are to promote the big New Year’s Eve gig we’re doing on the Aircraft Carrier Midway, now a World War II museum permanently docked at the Embarcadero in Downtown San Diego.
I guess it’s a lot of fun doing these TV shows. It’s interesting how they do things behind the scenes at these TV News Stations. Like, seeing the anchorwoman making funny faces at the camera during commercials. And noticing how young the camera crew is, and all the joking and antics that may happen.
It’s all in good fun.
But, it reminds me that us musicians and performers put ourselves on the line out there in front of the camera as if we are under the microscope. We enjoy what we do immensely, and there’s no other place I’d rather be, but we are there in front of the camera or onstage for the public to say, “Yay” or “Nay”…
Sometimes, the public can be cruel….
But I believe in myself and my fellow musical colleagues. One has to I guess, or else we would take up another job… what some would call a “real” job.
Yet, I’m thankful that I’m able to be out there doing it. And I am my own harshest critic. I think I suck all the time. And I’m constantly striving for perfection… in an inspired way. But I am very hard on myself.
I figure, if one is happy with their performances completely, then one better start worrying… there is always room for improvement… always.
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