inspiration or perspiration?

[AlexKarmaKey]

Thomas A. Edison said: "Genius is one per cent inspiration and ninety-nine per cent perspiration".

Do you think this is the same talking about musical genius?

Who could be universally considered a musical genius?

I'd like to know your opinions on this matter...

Philosophically,

AlexKarmaKey

[Sk]

Hi, fellow Italian. What is exactly "perspiration"? I'm afraid I don't get it!

[AlexKarmaKey]

Hi, Sk!

"perspiration" means "sweat"... I couldn't spoil the quote, you see...

AlexKarmaKey

[Thefunkygibbons]

For true genius, I think it is a natural talent

But by the same token, talent plus practice will lift someone's potential to even greater heights

However, I think there is a third part

Enjoyment

If one enjoys making music, then practice comes easy

[Sk]

I'd say that enjoymente helps you keep practicing, but is not a real third element. Instead I think that the third element is chance. The greatest talent and the hardest work possibly lead to no result if they never get the right moment.