The Legend

The legendary saxophonist Kenny G was once asked about his most memorable performance moments during a concert, and this is what he had to say.

If you’ve ever seen Kenny G playing live or attended one of his concerts, you would know that on occasions he would pick up his saxophone, come down the stage and walk between the audience aisles. As he walked amongst up, the audience would turn their heads and keep following him with their gaze wherever he roamed. However, on one such occasion, Kenny G noticed that everyone but one girl was looking at him. He wondered why the girl was not interested in seeing him play.

Intrigued by her reaction, he strode towards her side, stood there and played his saxophone. Still the girl would not look at him. It was during those quick moments that he realized the young girl was blind and did not know the legend was standing right next to her. Feeling something for the girl in his heart, Kenny G kneeled, sat down next to her, put her hand on his saxophone and started playing. According to him, he felt her happiness through the touch of her hand.

Heart melting indeed!

Underlying Purpose

What must be gathered from this example is that musicians use their instruments to connect with their audience, they tell a story through their compositions and this is where the answer to why did David Lanz write Cristofori’s Dream is also hidden.

The purpose behind writing Cristofori’s Dream was to pay tribute. The feelings & emotions captured in the composition were so true that they capture the hearts & minds of listeners wherever it was heard. Referring to himself as a SNAG (Sensitive New Age Guy), David Lanz says in his own words,

The chance to play music is great, but concerts are also opportunities to expose the audience to more of myself than just the songs.

Carrying own, the music genius also quotes, “I try not to play what I have called ‘music to drool by’. Victor Borge was one of my mentors, and comedy & storytelling have always been part of my show”