Through the years I've found that I prefer live playing to recording. I still do lots of recording - but I treasure the live shows.
Tony LevinYes, alas, I've been on some recording sessions where the music wasn't good. Not so many, really, considering how many I've done. It's a very awkward situation because to do a recording well you focus on the positive of what will make the piece better.
Tony LevinPeople should decide what success means for them, and not be distracted by accepting others' definitions of success.
Tony Levin