In Reply to: Penetrating Analysis of the Rudy Van Gelder Sound posted by Severius! on November 12, 2002 at 22:26:23:
Guys, I appreciate all of the points you took the trouble to make. I honestly didn't think anyone would even look at that Bluenote board post, much less take the time to comment.But, I wish assure everyone that my intention was not to suggest that the MUSIC on BN was of inferior quality. Come on - Louis Armstrong's recordings are of rather poor fidelity, but that doesn't stop anyone interested in them from enjoying them.
So, to make a point: THE MUSIC STANDS ON ITS OWN. My focus was on the recorded sound, specifically.
Secondly, I actually enjoy most BN records (I'm amassing gobs of them). I like Gelder's clear, warm sound. My post was more in the vein of critical article examining a facet of a subject, and perhaps deconstructing commonly held beliefs or opinions.
I don't feel that I was disrespectful toward BN or RVG; a critical look at something doesn't amount to flaming abuse. Nor was I complaining. Again - NOT complaining. I was, as I said, offering a critical examination.
"Critical" as in "careful examination"; not necessarily negetive - could be positive.
Finally, I hope that all of us can relax and appreciate various points of view, which, after all, is the whole point of boards like this, isn't it?
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Follow Ups
- A Follow-Up Answer To Your Critisisms & Concerns - Severius! 19:43:01 11/13/02 (10)
- You asked for it... - Darryl 05:13:19 11/14/02 (3)
- That Penetration - Severius! 05:27:05 11/14/02 (2)
- Assume the position! (nt) - D Harvey 16:29:40 11/14/02 (1)
- You've Assumed the position! (nt) - Severius! 16:42:07 11/14/02 (0)
- Re: A Follow-Up Answer To Your Critisisms & Concerns - Gate 21:01:07 11/13/02 (5)
- That Ballads Post - Severius! 21:42:41 11/13/02 (4)
- Re: That Ballads Post - newbee 10:47:51 11/14/02 (1)
- Thanks - Understood (nt) - Severius! 16:56:00 11/14/02 (0)
- Re: That Ballads Post - TA 10:19:20 11/14/02 (1)
- Si - Gracias (nt) - Severius! 16:57:05 11/14/02 (0)