Podcast Summary
Young artists' perseverance: Young artists like David Marino can transform into talented performers with dedication and hard work, even after initial performances leave room for improvement.
With dedication and hard work, even young artists like David Marino can transform from a cute novice into a talented performer. At just eight years old, David started singing when he was six and a half. His first major performance left room for improvement, but he didn't give up. He continued to train vocally and went on to become a finalist on The Voice in 2018. Since then, he's performed at large outdoor festivals with thousands of attendees and smaller, intimate venues with perfect acoustics. Despite his young age, David remains critical of his own performances and is always striving to improve. His journey showcases the power of perseverance and the potential for greatness in young artists.
Competition and Surrounding by Talent: Competing against talented individuals and being surrounded by them can significantly improve your skills as an artist. Even when faced with challenges and adversity, maintaining a positive attitude and persevering can lead to growth.
Constantly pushing yourself out of your comfort zone and being surrounded by talented individuals can significantly improve your skills as an artist. The speaker, who studied acting and singing in New York, shared how the competition and abundance of talent there pushed them to be a better artist. Despite the challenges and being often called for younger roles due to her youthful appearance, she expressed her love for both singing and acting and her willingness to follow where the work leads. A famous quote from Charlie Chaplin, "Smile though your heart is aching. Smile even though it's breaking," was sung by the speaker as a reminder of the importance of perseverance and positivity in the face of adversity.
Finding joy in life despite challenges: Smiling and hiding traces of sadness can help us find joy in life even during hardships, as conveyed in the speaker's nostalgic performance influenced by singers like Tony Bennett, Al Jolson, and Bing Crosby.
Even in the face of sadness and hardship, it's important to keep a positive attitude and continue trying. As the lyrics of the song suggest, smiling and hiding traces of sadness can help us find joy in life, even when we feel like crying. This perspective was beautifully conveyed in the speaker's nostalgic voice, influenced by singers like Tony Bennett, Al Jolson, and Bing Crosby from the 1920s. The speaker's performance was a reminder that no matter what challenges we may face, we can find solace in the past and the belief that the best years are still ahead. So, keep practicing, keep smiling, and don't forget to catch David's performance at Plastézar on July 6th.