Dear Vocalisters:
Is it now true that all pops music must be done in a particular way
as is true in classical music. It was my understanding that one the
most desirable qualities about jazz, pop, rock, swing, etc. is the
fact that the performer is in charge of the final stage of
composition.
I was not aware that this music has become so strongly defined that
it is no longer possible for the individual performer to impress his
very strong personality on it. I long for the days when each song
had a unique quality because the performer had a unique quality. But
evidently anyone now performing such music must meet some criteria
that has been established by the listener's favorite singer. Sad.
--
Lloyd W. Hanson
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