Once a man of greatness decides on a course of action, he commits himself. He is invested in full, with his whole being. There is no thought of success or of failure; these are mere labels and do not matter. The essence and importance is in the act itself. Full commitment is a powerful force, unstoppable in its brilliance. Wild, reckless, inexhaustible energy is unleashed. Weak men cower at its display; strong men admire it and in turn grow stronger with the witness.
Drummer Bill Ward of the band Black Sabbath displays full, total commitment to his craft in the DVD Paris 1970. Ward is a tour-of-force menace throughout the disc, which captures he and his fellow young band members during a Paris, France show in the ascendant early days of the group. Ward hammers away at his simple, basic, no-frills drum kit in overwhelming fashion. There is no extra motion or frivolous fill, only a minimum number of notes that convey his maximum focus and riveted attention. Nothing is wasted; nothing is spared.
Forget the music, if you’re not a fan, and focus on the spirit in his drumming which transcends taste and fashion and time. Ward displays commitment in his every movement. His music is a foreboding force that finds release in these 8 songs. Whether fast, slow, intricate or simple, his every note carries the full weight of a sledgehammer commitment. Perform your every act in this same style, and you too will become a man of greatness.
From September 2010, http://raising-a-man.tumblr.com
Drummer Bill Ward of the band Black Sabbath displays full, total commitment to his craft in the DVD Paris 1970. Ward is a tour-of-force menace throughout the disc, which captures he and his fellow young band members during a Paris, France show in the ascendant early days of the group. Ward hammers away at his simple, basic, no-frills drum kit in overwhelming fashion. There is no extra motion or frivolous fill, only a minimum number of notes that convey his maximum focus and riveted attention. Nothing is wasted; nothing is spared.
Forget the music, if you’re not a fan, and focus on the spirit in his drumming which transcends taste and fashion and time. Ward displays commitment in his every movement. His music is a foreboding force that finds release in these 8 songs. Whether fast, slow, intricate or simple, his every note carries the full weight of a sledgehammer commitment. Perform your every act in this same style, and you too will become a man of greatness.
From September 2010, http://raising-a-man.tumblr.com
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