In a message dated 4/23/02 4:00:42 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

>Fred wrote:
>
>>I don't have any problem with her voice. And I am readily able to hear
>>the underlying melodies and chords regardless of instrumentation or other
>>trappings of presentation.
>
>I'm sure you can.  But presentation can affect how I hear a song. I'm just
>pondering whether a wider vocal range and more sustained vocal strength
>might enhance or better fulfill the underlying melodies just like the
>greater perceived depth of sound from an acoustic instrument might do the
>same with any given melody in comparison to a synth instrument.


No, I'm afraid the issue is at the root, the very notes ... I would have the 
same complaint even if played on a kazoo. I'd rather hear great notes played 
on a cheesy synth than mediocre notes played on a Hamburg Steinway.


>>My disappointment is in the actual note choices of  those melodies and
>>chords.
>
>Yes, and that will always somewhat baffle those of us who are so attached
>to her earlier chords and melodies.  Well, at least she always challenges
>;-)


That's the problem, I'm not challenged.

Fred

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