It is a well known fact that music performers lip-sync their live performances. What’s so interesting though is the uproar that occurs when people find out, especially if it’s publicly and under embarrassing circumstances.
American Idol Competition is no exception, and an article that was published a few months back confirmed for many what they had already known: Sing-along songs were lip-synced.
There’s just something about being truly authentic that we value and adore, and when we find out you’re not, it’s typically the opposite of a good thing.
But trying “too hard” can also produce a similar affect.
I wonder what the balance is in the blogosphere?
The last thing that I want anyone to think is that I’ve not been authentic and I’ve done as much as I can (in my own mind) to provide as clear a picture of who I am through my blogging (although I admit that the blogging medium isn’t even close to a “perfect” medium). I know more can be done.
It’s easy to know and to see what’s not authentic, but how does one make sure that they are being authentic for others, especially through blogging?
Perhaps that’s too much thought for one day.
ScottWilliams says
That might be too much to knaw onin one post. I like to say "Do You! It's A Statement… Not A Question!"
human3rror says
word up scott. thanks for stopping by. great post the other day…
Mikes says
I don't know but I think I'm authentic enough to share my real experiences to my readers and when i just say what I want to say. whew!
human3rror says
😉
stephenbateman says
Yea how can that many people pull off a song "that perfectly" that doesn't really matter that much anyway…
Interestingly, they also have words for them to read as they sing. Lyrics to a lip synced song haha…
Jonathan @ ILM says
It’s not too big of a question for one day. In fact, it is a question that we should constantly be asking ourselves, and not just as bloggers, but as representatives foe G-d. Are we really being who we really are supposed to be, and are we transparent enough that others can see it, and feel it, as well?
We need to be real.
Jay of Mens Lab Coat says
I guess we also have to ask if there is really a need to make our life an open book through blogging. I've been blog-hopping for years now and I have to say that there are quite a few people I followed religiously blogging about their personal lives. If by being authentic you mean showing who you are exactly behind the computer that is.
Dang! My head hurts.. LOL.. This question has got me thinking a lot.
human3rror says
Thanks for stopping by (or hopping over here)!
i'm not sure people wanna see everything… or “exactly who you are behind that computer”…
Jay says
I don't think our lives need to be an open book in order to be authentic. I do believe that despite being Christ followers (and I'm talking about it in that context) we need to reveal our humanity from time to time. If somebody who isn't a Christ follower stumbles upon your blog and all they see is somebody playing the part of a preacher, that person might be turned off very quickly. However, if that human side is revealed, he might be inclined to stick around and say, "This guy is kind of like me, but different at the same time. What's that all about?"
buchanan23 says
The key for me lately has been to understand that I am a son. I mean really think about that statement. God loves me as His son, and He loves me just the way that I am, and He is proud of me. Much like I love my two boys, they are my sons and I couldn't be happier to have them just be who they are, and when I see them trying to be someone they are not, it's kind of a bummer because I know they are unique and have their own special gifts. Now my boys are still young but the concept remains.
Realizing that you are a son (or a daughter) should bring freedom to just be who you are. Plus, people will know when you are being real and when you're not, so… just be a son!
chrishill says
Seth Godin says that authenticity isn't just "being who you are" but rather "doing what you promise." Your readers should only expect what you promise them or what your track record displays. Sticking to that will result in authenticity.
human3rror says
that's true. i read that one. good reminder!