The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #65352 Message #1076362
Posted By: GUEST,The Benn Agency
19-Dec-03 - 03:24 PM
Thread Name: A Plague of Songwriters?
Subject: RE: A Plague of Songwriters?
Ron,
The "mutt`s nuts" suggests the subject is regardrd as being
one at the top of his/her art or profession.
What I am saying is that it is a bit strong for someone who is
neither a good songwriter nor performer to denigrate a tryer
when they themselves could not do half as well.
As for tact it takes a great deal of thoughtful words to get the
message across without seeming downright destructive and at the
same time offering positive advise, especially if the critic is
not well versed in the art of folk music.
From what I have seen of your contributions to various items I
cannot imagine you would ever be tactless enough to say to
someone,
"I`m Ron, I thought your song was lousy, the sentiments were
sloppy, the tune was dull and your singing left much to be
desired. Now don`t come back till you`ve cured everything"