I thinks it's a GOOD thing to have --and recognize and examine-- breaking points. I pride myself on finding value in some pretty indigestible sonic material, but even I recoil from some kinds of music, and some excesses. Same thing with food... The image of the baby hippopotamus (something so ugly only its mother could luvvit) is useful to me on a daily basis. Anyway, I think it's valuable to articulate just what one is put off by, Janis-wise or flamenco-wise or any-wise. So thanks for those comments.
Posted by blackmer at January 27, 2005 06:49 AMI want to comment on the posting made about scratch track and the blues. One thing that fascinates me about music is an artists ability to create amazing sounds with the use of the human voice. Scratch track is similar to this, it is very unorthodox music production when compared to the stuff that we are hearing on the radio. However, these guys are not using synthesizers or layers, they are creating big sounds with their big talents. One of my new interests that in music has become a capella music, because you can hear different voice parts, the harmonies they produce, and the pureness of the voice. This past weekend house I heard three Norwegian woman singing harmonious and notes that I didn’t even know existed. I mean this is stuff that I have been thinking about since last Sunday… its truly remarkable. Hugh, what is the name of that group?
Posted by: Hannonj at January 27, 2005 10:55 AM