Benjamin Zander gives an unforgettable and inspiring speech on passion and music. He has inspired me in many different ways from this speech. From the thoughts of not giving up and being patient to the way I think about classical music. I actually enjoy classical music that was a joke. He grabs your attention immediately with a joke that has a meaningful ending. Through out his speech, he tends to be very humorous. However he is in control of all his jokes, for they all have a enlighten fact.
By being so humors he has gained everyone’s full attention. He then describes how he is going to perform an experiment, which is interacting with the audience. He also tends to get off the stage and walk into the audience, which I think is gaining the audiences trust. He uses his real life experience stories to also make valuable points, which that’s another good method to use when make points and attempting to get the audience’s attention and trust. When you lest expect it he hits you with another joke and a valuable point. The experiment at the end of the speech was basically the cheery on top. You can tell how passionate Ben is about music and creativity. His passion attracts the audience.
Again Ben uses a lot of humor and that is really getting the audiences attention instead of losing the audience. Humor is his key to giving inspiring speeches. He also uses a piano to make his points. Which is brilliant in my perspective, He not only humors the audience for their attention but he also takes them to an emotionally musical journey. He is also overcoming adversities at the same time. This speech has definitely made me understand the ability of creativity and passion by the way he gave this speech. This speech meant a lot to me, especially around this part of my life. I have thought about giving up many times in the past, however my passion for art always persuade me not too. He has also thought to share the magic, be open-minded and openhearted.
References:
TED2008/ http://www.ted.com/(publisher). Zander, Benjamin (Speech). (filmed/Feb,2008).(published/Jun,2008) Retrieved video from:http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/benjamin_zander_on_music_and_passion.html
