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Thread #115991   Message #2487370
Posted By: Bonnie Shaljean
07-Nov-08 - 06:29 AM
Thread Name: Sting Playing the Lute on BBC website
Subject: RE: Sting Playing the Lute on BBC website
PS: In fairness to him, I have to add that I do like his handling of the songs. It's a good contrast to the overly "classical" approach, and I think he has a good voice for that sort of material. I love Whyte Lillie and Can Shee Excuse which is only marred by the occasional explosively "pop-singer" vowel. But it's great to hear other types of artists tackle lute songs. (He should also take a look at some of the medieval songs while he's in early-music mode.) Overall I think his input has been beneficial and nourishing to the genre.