The best version of....?

[Dr B]

I don't have to choose between them do I? I suppose if the proverbial gun was against my head I'll go for Hayley Westenra. Talking of which did you notice the comments on You Tube?

I did notcie some of the comments - she seems quite popular but my understanding is she is becoming more mainstream popular in her recording tastes - which is upsetting some people.

[Croydon Bob]

Then why not just ignore the thread and say it's not for you? I do that all the time around here.

When someone is promoting the evil of Lloyd Webber I step in just as I would if someone was promoting homeopathy or Icke.

I think you'll find that I haven't posted on most of the threads; including the breast feeding dogs thread. I leave threads like that for those with experience...

[Dr B]

When someone is promoting the evil of Lloyd Webber I step in just as I would if someone was promoting homeopathy or Icke.

I think you'll find that I haven't posted on most of the threads; including the breast feeding dogs thread. I leave threads like that for those with experience...

Well, the issue was more about the performances rather than the material - but no matter.

[bindeweede]

I totally agree - but one should never be shy of sentimental performances when required (as long as its not over done). I feel inspired to find other examples and pit them head to head....for all your opinions.

I REALLY should be off. But, when are sentimental performances "required"? And what is "over done"?

Does it come down to "taste", whatever that is. I don't hate sentiment, just sentimental performances when applied to it.

I love to wallow in Puccini, and Strauss. They were masters of their art. Lloyd Webber has been highly successful, made loads of money, and has written a few nice tunes. I am not a great fan, not that it matters.

[Dr B]

I REALLY should be off. But, when are sentimental performances "required"? And what is "over done"?

Does it come down to "taste", whatever that is. I don't hate sentiment, just sentimental performances when applied to it.

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I guess it does come down to taste yes. I'm no fan of LW per-se, but some of the performances above i thought were very good.

[Graham Lappin]

When someone is promoting the evil of Lloyd Webber I step in just as I would if someone was promoting homeopathy or Icke. .

Is it not possible to separate the artist from the art? To take your logic another step forward, Wagner had some pretty dubious political views but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy his music.

[Croydon Bob]

Is it not possible to separate the artist from the art? To take your logic another step forward, Wagner had some pretty dubious political views but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy his music.

Yes but, no but...

Separating artist and art is always a grey area isn't it? Personally I can't enjoy the music of Joy Division because the lead singer was an active member of the NF and the band's name is a very nasty concentration camp reference. But, yes, I can enjoy Wagner, which is perhaps inconsistent.

Generally I find Lloyd Webber's music to be bland and familiar. It's unpleasant in a similar way to Cowell or Waterman and their attempts to make everything in popular music safe and middle-of-the-road.

Art should be interesting and make you think. Not dull and make you sleep.