We always have a basic structure for a piece of music, but we encourage the musicians to elaborate … - Lisa Gerrard

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It's very flattering when you look into the crowd and people have made an effort and dressed in your style.

Lisa Gerrard

We always have a basic structure for a piece of music, but we encourage the musicians to elaborate on whatever they feel at that particular moment. There's a definite conversation happening on stage. I think it is very important for us as creative musicians, to instantaneously describe any energy that is visible at that time.

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