Issue Essay: The real talent of a popular musician cannot accurately be assessed until the musician has been dead for several generations, so that his or her fame does not interfere with honest assessment.

The real talent of a popular musician cannot accurately be assessed until the musician has been dead for several generations, so that his or her fame does not interfere with honest assessment.

Real and true talent is always appreciated no matter what time it is and who or how the person is. The same applies to the given topic. A person need not necessarily be dead for his real talent to be popularly assessed or be judged by people. If a person is genuinely good at something and is universally acclaimed for it, then his talent is appreciated when he is alive as well as after he is dead for several generations. Every person is born with some talent and we as individuals need to realize what our talent is to bring it forward, enhance it and use it for the betterment of others as well as ourselves. This in turn will be appreciated if it is of some benefit to the society as well as if it is considerably prominent and the person is prolific at it. So in case of a popular musician, the person will be appreciated if his work is attractive to people and if his music is as melodious and as rhythmic to his audience.He will definitely be a prodigy at it and nobody can fail to appreciate the great work of music.

Let us consider the example of the famous musician and composer AR Rahman who has won several awards and is universally acclaimed for his work. The person had no background in the industry and had to work hard to mark his position and presence in the line of music. Today his persistance, perseverance and talent have brought him to a point where he, not only stands with a humongous fan following but is also the winner of several awards and appreciation for his work. Needless to say, the musician is still alive with his work being avidly appreciated and his compositions creating sensation in the music industry as always. His fame has never interfered with the honest assessments as he is someone who has seen both ups and downs and the moment he achieved prominence, he still maintained his humble demeanor and never let pride overpower his compassion for his honesty and dedication towards the great songs that he composes.

Similar is the case of the renowned Bethovan who gained equal appreciation and applause for his work during his life as much as he got after death. His fame was due to his music and not due his life or death . His fame and eminence was due to his passion and excellent work of musical compositions which had no parallel competition and which was the best of its kind. There have also been several musicians who have gained fame due to their previous work and do ot maintain a consistency or uniqueness and yet are considered famous and good. There are some others who gain attention due to a musical family background in the industry. But there are always exceptions to everything and these cases are just few instances of such examples.

Therefore, in conclusion I would like to say that, hardwork and talent are unique to a person. In the field of music this is prominent and the real talent can be accurately assessed from the work of the artist and not by the fame he or she attains during their life time. Real talent will find it's way to prominence and fame and no matter what, life or death cannot decide the value it deserves.