And a few words from Thanasis, at the last minute, about what is happening around us ....
"It does not always catch a glimpse of how I use the love of some people for my songs to pass on my views, to which otherwise no one would pay attention. On the other hand, you are not a sterile creator, a neutral being. You are also a citizen with problems and worries. So other times there is a sense of shyness and company, imposing silence, and other times, like here, the mood to participate in to become social In his own - even simplistic - way of thinking.
For me, things are clear.
From the same point of view, Jussica as the purest form of will for life pushes man to think about the human condition.. In most cases, anyone who thinks is looking for freedom. He looks for her and probably fights for her.
On the other hand, various forms of power - with very few exceptions - seek to restrict citizens' freedom in order to maintain and expand their privileges. Because of this fundamental difference, the powers that be are disgusting with Jussica - and the arts in general - and its creators.
This is not at all surprising for the analgesia of the current government, which has found the opportunity in the epidemic to do practical training in authoritarianism. This is what a dear friend and colleague often says (about himself): "Is it possible to become a Dodistra?".
I laugh when I hear voices from the space for you replacing the current Minister of Culture. Dear colleagues, the faces are not very important. This process will continue forever and unchanged.
The greatest act of resistance for you is to continue it creative, authentic and uncontrollable. Your answer will be your songs (and you are not referring to military art).
Of course, a prerequisite for doing this is to be alive. I support them in general terms claims of the collectives of your space due to extraordinary circumstances (beyond his all-encompassing, self-evident and timeless support in the struggle for intellectual rights). I do not agree with any pressure to change any decision-making procedures for the concerts. The downfall rulers (but also several petty-minded citizens in the area of internet rot) They have it in the corner so as to drop the curse on them if the phase goes wrong.
Personally - because I have never relied on the state nor will I do so now - I have decided the way I will go, self-managing one's position in the new conditions, regardless of the moods of the state.
• I will not apply to a government agency to claim new concerts from other government sponsors. Let those who have the greatest need work for you.
• I am not in the mood to play in front of people in masks, braces and braces from each other. Maybe - and I'm not saying this hypocritically - in places like the Concert Hall and related events, Jaska may not play a significant role in the performance of the event because the indulgence is - almost exclusively - a stroke. In concerts as well as the ones I try to do, what is required is the effect on both the mind and the body so that the coveted Attention can be obtained more easily.
You will miss that. I hope to live when he can again, playing and singing, to feel the ecstasy that Dousiki can bring. As a poor substitute, I'm thinking of giving concerts in a full orchestra and good technical specifications through its process - to put it in Larissa - live streaming. It helps me to have a recording studio and one of his sons who deals with a related subject. At the moment, do exercises on paper.
Good match,
Thanasis, Metaxochori and surroundings
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