I openly mock people who pursue degrees and careers in the soft sciences the Liberal Arts. And Music and Art is no exception. However, in no other discipline, Mathematics excepted, am I moved to tears as I am by music.
I am simply stunned and aware when I encounter grace such as this:
I wept.
I’ll reserve comment on your attitudes about studying the arts – which I beleive to be an essential ingredient of any society . . . but it’s a good thing he could find some Master Classes to audit (ahem).
Anyway, pino, thanks for this one. This is his performance in the finals – just look at the change in his face and his eyes. He’s smiling when he sings – he knows he’s broken through into a better life. It’s also an exquisite performance. Here:
Don’t make fun of liberal arts. My graduate degree in 14th century Italian Lit has gotten me far.
I raise you this, you will not weep.
http://wimp.com/ghanaboy/
He.Is. Amazing. Hope that video is viral.
Amazing talent! Makes one (almost?) believe in the divine… 😉