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Meaning
The speaker is saying that performing live is essential for being an artist. He presents live performance as a defining part of artistic work, not just an optional extra. The quote also suggests that real artistry involves doing the work in front of an audience.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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About Tobias Forge
Swedish musician
Tobias Forge is a Swedish musician, born in 1981. He is best known as the frontman and main songwriter of the masked rock band Ghost, and as its sole continuous member. Forge performs live as the band’s vocalist under the stage name Papa Perpetua, or Papa Emeritus V. Before Ghost brought him wide attention, he played in other bands including Repugnant and Crashdïet, using the name Mary Goore. His public role in Ghost was confirmed in 2017 after a legal dispute over royalties brought his identity into view.
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