Asmoak

Published in DEIA on July 29, 2010



THIS is the last column till September. Arriving, I do not know if deserved or not but something usual, summer break, to take in air and somehow also a get away to come back to the month that announces the return of autumn, the end of heat and the beginning of the school year. Right now I’m re-reading all my columns I have in my computer files published in Deia. The subjects of the articles are about all types of information from exhibitions, events, current affairs or anecdotes, even nature, professional, personal, even particularly dedicated to certain people. Looking through them, reading some and skipping others, I discover the evolution of them, since that first article till the last one, I present now. There are times that I am pleasantly surprised, others less, even some that I barely remembered. Little by little I am looking back at my memories, almost virtual to this fantastic and curious stage that I'm living as a writer of an opinion column. On many occasions at my concerts, I realize that people who approach me do it with real passion, and wanting to know more, not only who is interpreting the music but also the person who has a towel around his neck wiping the sweat or taking a drink in a local bar. That is when I realize that all these columns, just as all the things one does, are a true reflection of what one thinks and feels. These writings agglutinate a very important part of my personality. In it I capsize many ideas and opinions overturning many ideas and opinions and mixing them with experiences or feelings that crop up whenever one begins to shape the new column that touches this week. Another opportunity to take what one has inside to express what one seeks out. I am fortunate to be able to live this experience that I surely will miss during this period of rest. See you in a month, have a wonderful summer everyone. Mila esker eta laster arte! (Thank you and see you soon!)


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BENETAZKOA

Published in DEIA on July 22, 2010



In this very moment they are trying to scan every inch of the most representative image of the Bardenas, the head of Castildetierra with a boulder included, to proceed to build an exact replica of him, when inevitably natural causes it to collapse. We have similar examples, such as replicas of the caves of Altamira or Ekain. Today, originality is difficult to find, it’s hard to work on new creative bases. We are too influenced by what surrounds us and often we do not find a way to live and, above all, to create our own style. Copy is neither better nor worse than creating, it's just different and often the copy far exceeds the original but between copies and originals there must be a balance, which today is absent in sight. Replies in our world are increasingly successful and flood harder a wide range of opportunities which we can access for. We all want our children to study in the best places and have an outstanding preparation. But also, many times those developments restrict them in some way, the creativity and originality of the individual. I myself am self-taught of the musical instrument triki, it’s a slower and more expensive way of learning. But at the same time, during this process strengthens the spirit of overcoming, forcing yourself to create and develop a unique style of doing things ... something much more difficult to find and carry out, perhaps in part, by I mentioned before. I have a musician friend who after studying for years in the conservatory, after finishing, I said to me: "Now I need as many years to forget what I´ve learn.” and to tell the truth he is not so wrong about it. The notions and concepts are fundamental, but also it’s very important the personal contribution of each one. Everything in life depends on a robust, yet fragile balance; all depends on it, even dependence.


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