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* The [[They Might Be Giants]] song "[[XTC]] versus [[Adam Ant]]" asserts that the two bands represent "content versus form," ie technical performance versus style.
* An unusually common situation: An actor-who-sings tends to be much more successful than the reverse. Though both fields are demanding, singing is also [[Crippling Overspecialization|extremely focused]]; singers (Technicians) often lack the physical presence needed to connect to the audience, while actors (Performers) may not be the best singers, but know how to get reactions from audiences. Underlining the differences, many actors already ''are'' decent singers—but they view it as a fun way to kill time, while singers view acting as [[Serious Business]].
** Similarly, the animosity between career singers (particularly the [[Singer-songwriter]] type) and [[Idol Singer]]s is a variant of this trope. Idols, specially in Asia, are expected to not only sing and/or rap, but also dance (while singing, even!), act, model and keep a fan-pleasing persona, and as such they are seen as [[Jack of All Trades]], not particularly capable in a single area but as all-rounders Performers, while career singers (even those in the pop spectrum) are seen as Technicians that only focus on developing their singing, with the spectacle merely as a support of their vocal abilities and not needing to add "gimmicks" to their art.
* This trope is the main reason why it's generally [[Internet Backdraft|not a good idea]] to try to discuss either [[Garage Rock]] or [[Progressive Rock]] with fans of the other.
* Despite his clear technical skills, [[Jimi Hendrix]] was closer to the Performer end of the spectrum. Had virtually no formal musical training, could barely even read music, but was blessed with natural talent and near-perfect pitch. Nobody taught Jimi how to play; ''he just know'', man...
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