Why are some great masterpieces often overlooked? | The Quiet Giants

You feel the injustice of it. Works of staggering beauty sit gathering dust while "loud" simplistic art takes the spotlight.

This is the "Meyerbeer Effect." Sometimes, a work is too grand, too complex, or just too "of its time" to fit the current algorithm. In a world of 15-second clips, the "Grand Opera" that requires 5 hours of attention struggles to breathe. But being overlooked does not mean being without value; it often means being a hidden treasure for the few who seek.

The Sovereign Solution:

1. Be the Curator: If the algorithm ignores it, you must champion it. Your attention is the currency that keeps masterpieces alive.

2. Depth over Breadth: Do not chase the trend. Dive deep into the obscure. That is where you find unique inspiration that no one else is using.

3. Trust Time: Trends are waves; masterpieces are the ocean floor. They will be there when the tide goes out.

Sherley-Ann Belleus

Practice Your Way Towards a Smoother Performance!

https://www.sherleyannbelleus.com
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