Comments on: Video: Interview with local musician Mark Mraz http://locallygrownnorthfield.org/post/9915/ The people, issues, and events of Northfield, MN Fri, 18 May 2012 13:02:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Bonnie Obremski http://locallygrownnorthfield.org/post/9915/comment-page-1/#comment-78963 Bonnie Obremski Mon, 23 Mar 2009 02:28:38 +0000 http://locallygrownnorthfield.org/?p=9915#comment-78963 <p>Thanks for your response Holly. I agree that the people we admire should be treated with respect and decency. </p> <p>Mr. Mraz was very kind and open with my fiance and me last week and he agreed to answer a few questions during his concert. He knew our intentions and I am certain we placed no undue pressure on him to agree to the interview. </p> <p>These videos are in the spirit of "man on the street." I think Mr. Mraz' musical talents, wit and spirit are evident in the video, even if it might not have included the best performance of his career. Hopefully others will see the video and make an effort to see him next time he's in town. </p> Thanks for your response Holly. I agree that the people we admire should be treated with respect and decency.

Mr. Mraz was very kind and open with my fiance and me last week and he agreed to answer a few questions during his concert. He knew our intentions and I am certain we placed no undue pressure on him to agree to the interview.

These videos are in the spirit of “man on the street.” I think Mr. Mraz’ musical talents, wit and spirit are evident in the video, even if it might not have included the best performance of his career. Hopefully others will see the video and make an effort to see him next time he’s in town.

]]> By: Holly Cairns http://locallygrownnorthfield.org/post/9915/comment-page-1/#comment-78928 Holly Cairns Sun, 22 Mar 2009 15:16:12 +0000 http://locallygrownnorthfield.org/?p=9915#comment-78928 <p>Hi all, how's it going!</p> <p>Mark Mraz is a genius, super teacher. Under his guidance, and after burning out as a clarinet player, I learned how to play the bassoon. He was very well liked by all and motivated us to achieve more than we thought possible. I also had his father, the famed Tom Mraz (English teacher). Also one in a million. </p> <p>I don't like the video. I've heard him sing and play better, and it felt intrusive... I wish you'd remove it. Get him at the Grand with his group or ask for a formal interview? Or did you do that?</p> Hi all, how’s it going!

Mark Mraz is a genius, super teacher. Under his guidance, and after burning out as a clarinet player, I learned how to play the bassoon. He was very well liked by all and motivated us to achieve more than we thought possible. I also had his father, the famed Tom Mraz (English teacher). Also one in a million.

I don’t like the video. I’ve heard him sing and play better, and it felt intrusive… I wish you’d remove it. Get him at the Grand with his group or ask for a formal interview? Or did you do that?

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