** Often manipulated by the artist's own interpretation. We all do it.


** Jazzers seem obsessed with re-writing the "vanilla" chords to everything under the sun. It's OK to re harmonize a song to add color!


** The simplest, most basic interpretation! make teh tempo work for YOUR style. I do !


** This is a personal touch. Some folks have no idea of dynamic change. It's all or nothin' ... or they just don;t know the difference.


I love adding some UD to songs that are tried and true, and my fans don't seem to mind. I'm trying to teach my kids to add a bit of themselves in all their performances. I always thought it was insulting when people said that I sounded "just like the original" Grrrrrr.
I know they mean well, but it strips me of my personality. I am an artist, and I take artistic risks. Everyone should.