Indulgence
We are all guilty of indulgence from time to time, aren't we? I plead guilty and am proud of it.
It seems to me that in order to really enjoy life to the full the passion that drives us to our niche must also help us find other things in which to indulge.
Hopefully we can do this in a positive and wonderful way while avoiding harmful overindulgence.
Food and Drink
Certainly we can find a way to consume a great deal of food and drink. It is an indulgence, but a terrific one. I think that having a curiosity about food and drink and really going out looking for as many experiences as possible is very exciting.
As musicians we can easily get into the habit of treating food and drink more as fuel than pleasure. Certainly to indulge in it sensibly takes discipline and interest. However, once you begin to experience the excitement and fun of trying all sorts of food and drink it can become no longer an indulgence, but a very satisfying pastime or hobby.
Because musicians often travel a lot there is that world of other cultures and other cuisines to experience.
Also since we often can't really have our relaxed main meal and drink until after the performance which may be around 11pm, we can experiment with the kind of foods that are pleasant and absorbable at that hour rather than always having to have meat and potatoes as we rush out to work.
Other Things To Consider
One thing that I and a lot of my colleagues do is to discover kinds of music which we do not or cannot perform ourselves. For instance I enjoy good jazz very much but am totally square when it comes to performing it. When travelling I also try to experience the local music both popular and classic. It is a real indulgence, but can also be wonderful fun.
Conclusion
Along with hobbies which can at times fit into this category we certainly have a wonderful world out there to explore. Not only can we do it ourselves, but we can also live through our children and families. Those of them who are not musicians can help open our eyes to a world which may be strange, but which other people do inhabit.
We are all guilty of indulgence from time to time, aren't we? I plead guilty and am proud of it.
It seems to me that in order to really enjoy life to the full the passion that drives us to our niche must also help us find other things in which to indulge.
Hopefully we can do this in a positive and wonderful way while avoiding harmful overindulgence.
Food and Drink
Certainly we can find a way to consume a great deal of food and drink. It is an indulgence, but a terrific one. I think that having a curiosity about food and drink and really going out looking for as many experiences as possible is very exciting.
As musicians we can easily get into the habit of treating food and drink more as fuel than pleasure. Certainly to indulge in it sensibly takes discipline and interest. However, once you begin to experience the excitement and fun of trying all sorts of food and drink it can become no longer an indulgence, but a very satisfying pastime or hobby.
Because musicians often travel a lot there is that world of other cultures and other cuisines to experience.
Also since we often can't really have our relaxed main meal and drink until after the performance which may be around 11pm, we can experiment with the kind of foods that are pleasant and absorbable at that hour rather than always having to have meat and potatoes as we rush out to work.
Other Things To Consider
One thing that I and a lot of my colleagues do is to discover kinds of music which we do not or cannot perform ourselves. For instance I enjoy good jazz very much but am totally square when it comes to performing it. When travelling I also try to experience the local music both popular and classic. It is a real indulgence, but can also be wonderful fun.
Conclusion
Along with hobbies which can at times fit into this category we certainly have a wonderful world out there to explore. Not only can we do it ourselves, but we can also live through our children and families. Those of them who are not musicians can help open our eyes to a world which may be strange, but which other people do inhabit.
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