In a message dated 11/19/2002 5:36:59 PM Central Standard Time,
peggyh@i... writes:
> I think what I mean is that all they sing is ornament, such that the actual
> tune can't be discerned. As an entertainment consumer, I have no problem
> with
> this. But a kid doesn't learn how to sing an actual melody by hearing only
> ornaments. It's like hearing only an over-embellished da capo of a baroque
> opera aria. Very enjoyable, but I only know what the tune is because the
> first time through it's sung without embellishment.
>
You're right about that... it show lack of taste. A r&b singer should state
the tune first and then riff.
Randy Buescher
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