Firstly I would say that I find homosexuality hard to deal with ,and the "gay lifestyle" even more so.
That being said, Rufus, Loudon, Anna and Martha seem to inhabit a deep dark place, full of pain, twisted emotions and old sores.

Whether it is a good thing for people to put their entrails on display as this family do, is debatable,but no one on this earth with any sensitivity can call them "ordinary"

The two guests obviously know nothing of music or genius, because thats what Rufus Wainwrght is ...A musical genius.
leaving aside a voice with a range,quality and control the like of which I havn't heard in many years, Guest fails to mention that Rufus writes all his own material, and what material it is!!
I've made a study of folk and contemporary music for over 50 years and have never seen better writing.
I dont know what sort of ear our guests have ,but to me the folk influence of both Kate and Loudon, especially Loudon, come through very strongly.

One of the guests says that they attended a concert in Glasgow a couple of years ago where Rufus did not perform well.
I was at the last gig in the Royal concert hall where the McGarrigle sisters supported Rufus, and Rufus was the undisputed "Star of the show" the audiance were captivated and asked for numerous encores.


I havn't much time for the "new wave" folk music which seems to be in vouge right now, because most of it is just an experiment in volume and enthusiasm.
But I realise that in Rufus Wainwright we have access to a performer who is unlike any other on stage at this time.
An emotional timebomb maybe, but a musician to be listened to and appreciated as long as men and women have hearts beating in their breasts.

Dear Judith, You dont know how pleased it makes me that you of all my friends here, can find the genius in Rufus Wainwrights work.

You are not only one of the kindest people here, but also one of the most perceptive.
I hope you have come to terms with your loss, and I think you will find that your goodness will bring its own reward.

I'm going to hear both Rufus and Loudon in two separate shows in April. Arn't I the lucky one!!

The TV programme was very good, but not brilliant, concentrating a little too much on Rufus's background and lifestyle, rather than his voice and material.
I fear all will not end well with Rufus, as he appears an addictive personality in more ways than one.   But while we have him we should cherish the gift he brings.   Very best to you ...Ake