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Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Indeed there is so much talent that goes to waste. But thanks to fan like you, who recognize these talents, there may be a way for these artists to make a living, and continue creating.

Thank you for sharing your love for Lisa Fischer. What a fabulous artist!

Well said! There are so many factors out of our control. It's so much better to focus on the things we can have an impact on: what and how we create.

Thank you for sharing this. It's great point. In the documentary, Sting talks about the issue of fairness. Indeed, it is never fair. But it should not stop us from trying and pursuing what is meaningful to us. And it's not easy.

Thank you for your kind words. It means a lot that you enjoyed the video.

Thank you for your kind words. I am so happy you enjoyed the video!

You can also add Luther Vandross to your list. He was a background vocalist for David Bowie, Chaka Khan, Barbra Streisand, Carly Simon, Bette Midler, Donna Summer and Roberta Flack.

@ yes indeed!

You can add Whitney Houston to that list. She sang back up for Chaka Khan. Check out the album credits on Chaka‘s album called naughty you’ll find sissy Houston, Whitney Houston and Luther Vandross used to read album credits when I was an early teen so I recognize those names when they became big, and I got a chance to see all of them Perform .

I would add Kelly Price to that list too ( I forgot) , she sang background for Mariah Carey in the 90’s before her solo debut.

Thank you for your comment. You are pointing at a very important point, which is the definition of success. For Lisa Fischer, it is not being a superstar or playing huge arenas, but being able to be herself and play/sing the music she wants. The industry has changed so much, and some of the winners are the labels and the streaming platforms. Navigating the industry for an artist has got so much harder. For her to make it on her own terms is a great achievement, and success.

You write what I wanted to write. It's not a failure to walk away from the horrible business side of it. Lisa is successful because she's doing what she lives. She's a true artist. Nowadays, you don't have to be signed to a major label. If you have the talent, it's best to go it along instead of being "made" or robbed. Having said that, I still feel bad for the ones who really wanted it. Music, politics, and the business are different things.

Thank you for your comment. I can highly recommend watching the full documentary, it's wonderful. And if you like video essays, here is the first one I did on why we need stories: ua-cam.com/video/vLswpaLKKlI/v-deo.html. It's a commentary on John Yorke’s book “Into the Woods”

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@ yes I’ve seen the documentary but there’s something special about your commentary and analysis that I wish was longer 😃 I’ll check out you’re recommendation.

@@ilikeitlikethat7305 You are so kind. Thank you. Let me know what you think of the other video essay.

Joe Cocker was an amazing artist. He gave it all when he performed. Body and mind.

Music has always been a wonderful way to express thoughts, feelings and views of the world.

He thought did. I saw her singing solos at his concerts. Luther was a backup singer for many stars. Longevity is with backup singers. Look what happened to so many of the stars.

It's an interesting point. In the documentary, Lisa Fisher talks about her career and outlook on her life as an artist. She won a Grammy, so she must have been supported by people in the industry. But it seems she never really felt comfortable under the big lights, on her own. I suppose what is important for the artist is to be in a place and space that feels right, and where they can express themselves freely.

She was supported by him.

Luther was a huge supporter of Lisa’s solo career era He literally co wrote 3 songs on her debut album ‘So Intense’ (1991) & he co produced 4 songs too. And on his 1996 Secret Love album he has a duet with her called ‘Whether or not the world gets better’ - She is fully credited as a featured artist on that. Like I know she once addressed the lack of a second album ever being made as ‘energies shifting’, which really tbh could mean anything from Lisa herself was not feeling it or perhaps industry politics?🤔 Who knows. She is still an amazingly talented lady, still out here performing 🙌

He did, he was responsible for her solo career.

she's completely on pitch. her tone is crystal clear and she going from octave to octave. not many people "scream" like that.

🙄 Whatever, man.

Thank you for reminding us of Rosie Gaines. Fantastic talent who had a solo career, and played also for Prince.

Thank you for your comment. It is an interesting point, never really thought about.

Thank you 🙏

Totally agree. There is a full video essay on 20 Feet From Stardom on the channel: ua-cam.com/video/eXX6Pqm7tLs/v-deo.html

Great point. That is one of the underlying themes in the documentary, and one that is heartbreaking and also revolting. Sadly, it happens in many industries. As Sting says, "it's not about fairness." Unfortunately.

And I guess you are one of these fans 😀. Fantastic taste!

@@ATableForTwoFilms And so am I

Yes ma'am!!!! She was very popular when I was young.

That is a very interesting point. But what happens when you need to pay the rent, or pay for your children's tuition. These are hard choices to make. And I think everyone has a different way to answer this conundrum.

EXACTLY

it's music BUSINESS. being talented doesn't mean your product is sellable.

I did agree on this, not everyone that's successful as sold there soul so not everyone that's not as refused to sell there soul. The thing everyone forgets is that music is just another trade like every other trades, how good you are don't determine how successful you will be in every single trade you are in. It has more to do with wether or not you have that thing that sells you to the greater group, ie,; a special product or products everyone wants to pay for. I'm a song writer and artiste, and I've had the pleasure of being in the studio with artistes that have a great song but ended up never making it because the production is too basic. Honestly a lot can go wrong with ur music, it may be the lyrics or the performance, or the delivery or just a terrible luck. If any of these or more goes wrong your beautiful voice won't save you. I still believe luck is the main thing here, cos with luck you will find someone who understands ur story and what you are trying to do and the best way to deliver that product. A producer once said' if like the song, at least a million listeners will. Song producers know how to make songs that sells, other just know how to make music. Like wise , song singers are great at singing, others aren't great at singing but not how to write a song that sells. But don't forget the Luck part of it.

YOU PEOPLE love hating! Yall sell your souls at your 8 to 5 every day while making pennies !

It is indeed. That is one of the reasons I loved the documentary, because it is such an important issue. Heartbreaking, actually.

Wow, 30 years! That's some serious dedication! A fantastic talent! And her philosophy and approach to music are so humbling.

Likewise and she’s incredible !!!!!

Lisa Fischer doesn't want to be a solo commercial singer. She did release one album and the lead ballad received a Grammy. But she loves touring with rock bands.

She’s an absolutely brilliant and beautiful woman. It makes sense that Luther Vandross adored her & even produced tracks on her debut album 🙌

Thank you! The documentary is incredible, I highly recommend it 😀

Thank you so much 😀 for your kind words

Forget the books I loved how you told the his stories and I loved your version 🎉It was inspiring 🙏🏽👌🏽😇

Thank you 😀. Happy you loved it

🙏 Thank you. What's your favourite book on story structure?

🙏 Thank you. Not intending to stop 😀

It's planned but without a specific date yet. I'll share any updates on the Community posts on the Channel. Thank you for asking.

@@ATableForTwoFilms nice videos on DR 19

Hello, the Windows version is now available. For access go to: tablefortwo.co/footage-organizer-landing-page/ Enjoy the app!

Thank you for your comment. There are so many things we don't realize, but it's happening all around. The first step toward awareness is really important.

​@@ATableForTwoFilms "Nature" is a relative term. Nowadays we would say it is something that emerged and has been unaffected by a human. I say human and whatever we do is also a part of nature. The ultimate end of all - "The Heat death of the universe" does not ask what you consider to be natural. In the very distant future when resources are scarce and sources of energy nearly non-existant, our carbon-based bodies will not be the last the beacons of "life". Hopefully it will be our mechanical descendants, because our today's idea of "life" will not be suited for the survival. ("Emergence" is a "Life" itself IMO - when there ceases to be a room for a change - that is the death) So yeah. Go touch grass, hug tress and contribute nothing towards the distant technological galactic future. Preservation and ecological efficiency are sensible. Stubborn (in a spiral repeating) cries, that we should stop the technological advancements are not. (BTW in the grand scheme of things - I am indifferent... My carbon footprint is basically 0 in comparison to your average american. I work from home, don't have a need for a car, don't have a need to travel the world. Peace)

Thank you for your comment. Alcohol is not what I had in mind 😀. Because we have been aware that its consumption is not good for our health. But somehow our whole civilization has been built on it 😂. Drinking in moderation as they say. Here I am talking about companies deceiving consumers. I will be going more in details about the food that are said to be "healthy", "low-fat", etc which are in fact bad for our health. And there is so much more. To be continued

Thank you for your comment

nice choice 😀

Whatever works for you! 😀

Yes, that is so earthly. 😀

Second that. It transports you to some kind of nice place, a bit of a tropical feel. 😀

Bien dit ! 😀

It's interesting to see what kind of mechanism could instil changes in behaviours, especially in the world of food (which is the focus of A Table For Two). When one look at food companies, I would recommend listening to a fantastic interview with Marion Nestle (author of Food Politics): bit.ly/45qz825. And of course my interview with Andrew Revkin, on the topic of cilmate change communication in particular: bit.ly/415qGDs

Thank you for your comment. The sense of immediacy and how much something impacts us are important factors in one's desire to change. A Table For Two objective is to bring a better understanding of how Food systems function, and how we relate to food. Food is something that concerns each one of us. So hopefully, people will become more aware and start to make some changes.