"Once men sang together around a table in chorus; now one man sings alone, for the absurd reason that he can sing better." -- G.K. Chesterton, Heretics
Singing is participatory. Choruses and harmonies are hospitable. They invite voices in. Listening to a specialist sing only makes you want to sing along. Some would urge you to be quiet in order to keep you from ruining it, but joy demands you sing along to keep from ruining it. One expert professional singing solo may delight the listener's heart, but the gratitude it produces desires to express itself by entering into the song.
Just because someone is better at something, doesn't mean that they should be the only one allowed to do it, it means that they are the best equipped to inspire others to join in despite their reservations and inadequacies.
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