16 Jan 13 - 02:55 PM (#3467146) Subject: Jerusalem Chris Woods From: breezy 'I woke up at 4 in the morning' he should have gone back to sleep. |
16 Jan 13 - 06:02 PM (#3467215) Subject: RE: Jerusalem Chris Woods From: Leadfingers John - You have to admit that a new setting for such a well known piece is , to say the least , brave ! |
17 Jan 13 - 05:27 AM (#3467466) Subject: RE: Jerusalem Chris Woods From: breezy I wouldnt call it brave, I'ld call it naive it doesnt work every time, and this time is doesnt. A 4.00 a.m. rambling monotonous excuse for a melody reflecting the slumerland in which he was in. Some artistes get wrapped up in there own publicity. An honest appraisal should have been available. Reminds me of Cliff Richard attempted reworking of the Lord's prayer. I could go on to discuss his arrangement of Frank Mansell's poem for which I would only award him a B ! having originally awarded him an A but since my research have re-evaluated my marking. Mind you I'ld still award an A for the music !! |