The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #69921   Message #1189503
Posted By: George Papavgeris
20-May-04 - 08:21 AM
Thread Name: To Sing or not to sing....
Subject: RE: To Sing or not to sing....
I like listening to tunes as much as listening to songs. I could even enjoy a whole evening of tunes-only. BUT I would be a lot more demanding of a non-singing band or instrumentalist than I would of a singer or singing band. Only the absolute best instrumentalists can cut it for me.

I don't think I am being harsh, as instrumentalists only give me one aspect to enjoy: the music and their dexterity. Singers give me the tune, their voice and expressiveness, the lyrics and the story behind them. The weight is distributed then, and I can find usually something good in one of those aspects to enjoy.

I would strongly advise learning some songs.