Enough Quote by Sarah Brightman
“When I sing, I close my eyes. If I see a feather, everything is fine. Without this image in my mind, the sound is not 'truthful' enough, and I must begin again. I have to.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Live performance discussion, 2015
She needs a vivid mental image to make her singing feel authentic; without it she feels the performance lacks truth and must restart.
In simple terms: A mental picture makes singing feel real.
Cultivate a visual cue before performing.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- concerts
- studio recording
- rehearsals
- stage fright
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you create reliable mental images for performance?
- What alternative cues could replace visual imagery?
Relying on imagery may cause anxiety if the image fails.