You are correct. You are entitled to your opinions. But, others are entitled to theirs too and to disagree with you. Disagreement does not necessarily need to yield "constructive" thoughts. You thought Blue lacked soul, others didn't agree. Simple. Nothing personal against you. I'm all for criticism, healthy and constructive, but over time, I've also begun to respect disagreement too and the old adage, "agree to disagree".
You came out with only one line. Maybe that put people off because you didn't elaborate, and you just didn't restrict it to Blue, you said, "recent albums" People asked you, "Which recent albums?" You didn't reply, and thought you just disappeared. Healthy discussion is always good and your opinions should be respected, but I think the way you expressed it turned people off. What does "lack of soul" mean to you? So, if you think Blue and other recent ARR's works lacks soul, sorry to hear that. But, there are lots of other ARR albums from the past perhaps that you could enjoy and you will hopefully like upcoming albums too and think they have soul. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "sriramvr_in" <sriramvr...@...> wrote: > > Each member has a right to his opinion. I have been silently listening to the > comments made about me reg. criticism of album Blue "lacking soul". I Stand > by the fact anytime, anyday. Unfortunately there isn't anything which I can > take as constructive from those criticisms! Wish them luck and prosperity > throughout their life. > > Gopal, This group used to be a great forum previously but the fact that many > new people are fearing to accept any criticism these days! ARR fans have the > right to criticise ARR. Right to constructive criticism will be only a > healthy leading indicator and which will be wholeheartedly welcomed by the > Master himself. But unfortunately there aren't too many members who like > constructive criticisms these years. > > Had one valid point from a member saying that probably lesser usage of > carnatic raagas might be the reason. Reasonings like those will be an > eye-opener and will help in identifying the reason. > > What justification to be given when it simply lacks "soul"? > > > V R Sriram >
