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<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_parallax_text=”ABOUT US” css=”.vc_custom_1555669459920{background-image: url(https:\/\/idolvinyl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/revslider\/home-3\/h3-background-img-3.jpg?id=3278) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column]\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1684919693938{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]<\/p>\nLYRIC SHEETS: THE ENEMY WITHIN<\/strong><\/p>\nGLOBAL FOLK PARLIAMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n2023<\/strong><\/p>\nLyric sheets are killing folk clubs. They should be banned.<\/p>\n
Here are the 3 most common excuses for this addiction<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n- \u201cMy memory\u2019s going\u201d Hmmm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Learning a song is an excellent way of improving your memory.<\/p>\n
\n- \u201cI get so nervous without them\u201d – You\u2019re supposed to be nervous.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Nervous <\/strong>ENERGY<\/strong> is a fundamental <\/strong>NECESSITY FOR PERFORMANCE<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- \u201cI haven\u2019t got the time\u201d – There are no deadlines. Sing when you\u2019re ready.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
__________ ___ __________<\/p>\n
What’s wrong with lyric sheets? \u00a0It\u2019s all about ENERGY<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\nThe rigmarole<\/strong> of using lyric sheets:<\/p>\nCreates<\/strong> false<\/strong> confidence in place of nervous energy.<\/p>\nDrains<\/strong> energy away from the \u201cperformer\u201d, the audience and the room.<\/p>\nSquanders<\/strong> the opportunity to learn the words and become a performer.<\/p>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0___________ ___<\/strong> __________<\/p>\nThe use of lyric sheets<\/strong> offers no<\/strong> recognition to those performers<\/strong> who:<\/p>\n\u00a0DO<\/strong> make the effort,<\/p>\n\u00a0DO <\/strong>learn the words<\/p>\nDO not rely<\/strong> on an artificial repertoire<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\nThis obvious lack of preparation betrays a lack of respect for<\/p>\n
themselves, the song and especially, ESPECIALLY<\/strong> the audience.<\/p>\n__________ ___<\/strong> __________<\/p>\nWhy do folk clubs tolerate lyric sheets?<\/p>\n
They believe lyric sheets enable less proficient \u201cperformers\u201d to participate.<\/p>\n
They do, but they drastically diminish standards<\/strong>, deterring casual visitors from returning.<\/p>\nA BAN ON LYRIC SHEETS NEED NOT AND <\/strong>MUST NOT<\/strong><\/p>\nDETER LESS PROFICIENT PERFORMERS.<\/strong><\/p>\nWhat will be gained from the ban? … THE HOLY GRAIL<\/strong><\/p>\nRaising the energy level will attract and retain new audiences,<\/strong><\/p>\nmore than offsetting any errors that occur.<\/p>\n
Liberation<\/strong> from lyric sheets will:<\/p>\nEradicate an additional source of anxiety.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Help control the fear of failure.<\/p>\n
Bring true confidence by fixing the song in the mind.<\/p>\n
Remain faithful to the oral tradition<\/strong>…learning the song by heart.<\/p>\nA folk club is a supremely unique musical venue<\/strong><\/p>\nThe only<\/strong> place for performers<\/strong> to hone material.<\/p>\nA two-way conduit of energy<\/strong> between performer and audience<\/p>\nThis doesn\u2019t happen at an open mike<\/p>\n
At folk clubs folks come to listen <\/strong><\/p>\nand to share an authentic experience!<\/strong><\/p>\n__________ ___<\/strong> __________<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nWHAT TO DO?<\/strong><\/p>\nRecommendations for clubs<\/p>\n
AMATEUR STATUS PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Learn your lines
\n2. Never book guests who use lyric sheets<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n– Especially those who sell product<\/p>\n
– Particularly if it\u2019s original material:<\/p>\n
If they can\u2019t be bothered why should you?<\/p>\n
\n- A sensible notice period (overnight) after which,<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Lyric Sheets will no longer be tolerated.<\/p>\n
\n- Silent protest. Applaud all performers who don\u2019t use them…none who do.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
A lyric sheet is not an effective prompt<\/strong><\/p>\nJust a focus of fear<\/p>\n
NO OBFUSCATION<\/strong><\/p>\nSINGING WITH A LYRIC SHEET IS PRACTICE!<\/strong><\/p>\nWITHOUT IS PERFORMANCE;<\/strong><\/p>\nTHE LIFEBLOOD OF ANY CLUB.<\/strong><\/p>\nLEARN YOUR LINES!<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a9 idolvinyl.com<\/p>\n
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\r\n\t\t\t\tMILES PLATTING IS AVAILABLE FOR BOOKINGS.\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tTo book Miles Platting for your folk club please contact us.\t\t\t<\/h5>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12″]\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_parallax_text=”ABOUT US” css=”.vc_custom_1555669459920{background-image: url(https:\/\/idolvinyl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/revslider\/home-3\/h3-background-img-3.jpg?id=3278) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column]\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1684919693938{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]<\/p>\nLYRIC SHEETS: THE ENEMY WITHIN<\/strong><\/p>\nGLOBAL FOLK PARLIAMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n2023<\/strong><\/p>\nLyric sheets are killing folk clubs. They should be banned.<\/p>\n
Here are the 3 most common excuses for this addiction<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n- \u201cMy memory\u2019s going\u201d Hmmm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Learning a song is an excellent way of improving your memory.<\/p>\n
\n- \u201cI get so nervous without them\u201d – You\u2019re supposed to be nervous.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Nervous <\/strong>ENERGY<\/strong> is a fundamental <\/strong>NECESSITY FOR PERFORMANCE<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- \u201cI haven\u2019t got the time\u201d – There are no deadlines. Sing when you\u2019re ready.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
__________ ___ __________<\/p>\n
What’s wrong with lyric sheets? \u00a0It\u2019s all about ENERGY<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\nThe rigmarole<\/strong> of using lyric sheets:<\/p>\nCreates<\/strong> false<\/strong> confidence in place of nervous energy.<\/p>\nDrains<\/strong> energy away from the \u201cperformer\u201d, the audience and the room.<\/p>\nSquanders<\/strong> the opportunity to learn the words and become a performer.<\/p>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0___________ ___<\/strong> __________<\/p>\nThe use of lyric sheets<\/strong> offers no<\/strong> recognition to those performers<\/strong> who:<\/p>\n\u00a0DO<\/strong> make the effort,<\/p>\n\u00a0DO <\/strong>learn the words<\/p>\nDO not rely<\/strong> on an artificial repertoire<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\nThis obvious lack of preparation betrays a lack of respect for<\/p>\n
themselves, the song and especially, ESPECIALLY<\/strong> the audience.<\/p>\n__________ ___<\/strong> __________<\/p>\nWhy do folk clubs tolerate lyric sheets?<\/p>\n
They believe lyric sheets enable less proficient \u201cperformers\u201d to participate.<\/p>\n
They do, but they drastically diminish standards<\/strong>, deterring casual visitors from returning.<\/p>\nA BAN ON LYRIC SHEETS NEED NOT AND <\/strong>MUST NOT<\/strong><\/p>\nDETER LESS PROFICIENT PERFORMERS.<\/strong><\/p>\nWhat will be gained from the ban? … THE HOLY GRAIL<\/strong><\/p>\nRaising the energy level will attract and retain new audiences,<\/strong><\/p>\nmore than offsetting any errors that occur.<\/p>\n
Liberation<\/strong> from lyric sheets will:<\/p>\nEradicate an additional source of anxiety.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Help control the fear of failure.<\/p>\n
Bring true confidence by fixing the song in the mind.<\/p>\n
Remain faithful to the oral tradition<\/strong>…learning the song by heart.<\/p>\nA folk club is a supremely unique musical venue<\/strong><\/p>\nThe only<\/strong> place for performers<\/strong> to hone material.<\/p>\nA two-way conduit of energy<\/strong> between performer and audience<\/p>\nThis doesn\u2019t happen at an open mike<\/p>\n
At folk clubs folks come to listen <\/strong><\/p>\nand to share an authentic experience!<\/strong><\/p>\n__________ ___<\/strong> __________<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nWHAT TO DO?<\/strong><\/p>\nRecommendations for clubs<\/p>\n
AMATEUR STATUS PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Learn your lines
\n2. Never book guests who use lyric sheets<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n– Especially those who sell product<\/p>\n
– Particularly if it\u2019s original material:<\/p>\n
If they can\u2019t be bothered why should you?<\/p>\n
\n- A sensible notice period (overnight) after which,<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Lyric Sheets will no longer be tolerated.<\/p>\n
\n- Silent protest. Applaud all performers who don\u2019t use them…none who do.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
A lyric sheet is not an effective prompt<\/strong><\/p>\nJust a focus of fear<\/p>\n
NO OBFUSCATION<\/strong><\/p>\nSINGING WITH A LYRIC SHEET IS PRACTICE!<\/strong><\/p>\nWITHOUT IS PERFORMANCE;<\/strong><\/p>\nTHE LIFEBLOOD OF ANY CLUB.<\/strong><\/p>\nLEARN YOUR LINES!<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a9 idolvinyl.com<\/p>\n
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They should be banned.<\/p>\n Here are the 3 most common excuses for this addiction<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Learning a song is an excellent way of improving your memory.<\/p>\n Nervous <\/strong>ENERGY<\/strong> is a fundamental <\/strong>NECESSITY FOR PERFORMANCE<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n __________ ___ __________<\/p>\n What’s wrong with lyric sheets? \u00a0It\u2019s all about ENERGY<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n The rigmarole<\/strong> of using lyric sheets:<\/p>\n Creates<\/strong> false<\/strong> confidence in place of nervous energy.<\/p>\n Drains<\/strong> energy away from the \u201cperformer\u201d, the audience and the room.<\/p>\n Squanders<\/strong> the opportunity to learn the words and become a performer.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0___________ ___<\/strong> __________<\/p>\n The use of lyric sheets<\/strong> offers no<\/strong> recognition to those performers<\/strong> who:<\/p>\n \u00a0DO<\/strong> make the effort,<\/p>\n \u00a0DO <\/strong>learn the words<\/p>\n DO not rely<\/strong> on an artificial repertoire<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n This obvious lack of preparation betrays a lack of respect for<\/p>\n themselves, the song and especially, ESPECIALLY<\/strong> the audience.<\/p>\n __________ ___<\/strong> __________<\/p>\n Why do folk clubs tolerate lyric sheets?<\/p>\n They believe lyric sheets enable less proficient \u201cperformers\u201d to participate.<\/p>\n They do, but they drastically diminish standards<\/strong>, deterring casual visitors from returning.<\/p>\n A BAN ON LYRIC SHEETS NEED NOT AND <\/strong>MUST NOT<\/strong><\/p>\n DETER LESS PROFICIENT PERFORMERS.<\/strong><\/p>\n What will be gained from the ban? 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