It Never Cease to Surprise Me

How one piece can be sung in so many different ways.
Different artist, different interpretation.
However, the interpretation must lie in the convention of the composer's intent.
If it leaves the composer's expression, then it is no longer true to the music.

So, how does an artist know if she is true to the music?
When the artist feels comfortable and right in her own skin while singing the piece.
When the artist knows that the voice is doing justice to the music.
When the artist is generous, not fake, but sincerely willing to give all she can through the music.
A gift is only a gift if it is worth something precious in the eyes of the giver.
A gift is only a gift if the presenter does not expect anything in return after giving the gift away.
A gift is to be given away whole heartedly.

And that's how the giver of the music knows that she is being true to the music.
If it feels right, then it is.
If it feels selfish, and self sabotaging, then it definitely is so.

If you find yourself sweating and panting at the end of the piece, but you could still go on singing your life away, then it is right. You are right.

Do you get it? There's no limit to great singing. There are no rules involved.
It's just you and the music.

Cabbage Wabbage