I still think that you're being waaaaay too critical.

Posted by Audiophilander (A) on December 27, 2004 at 22:15:42

In Reply to: I heard the audio, and yes, BC's voice is that bad. posted by Duilawyer on December 27, 2004 at 21:20:28:

Part of the problem may be the mic'ing (i.e., at least for the first few numbers), which seems more apparent on the video, IMHO. Never-the-less, I've compared the earlier Guess Who performance you've referenced to this one and don't find that this release suffers by comparison nearly as much as you seem to believe.

Quite honestly, I've seen much weaker contemporary vocal performances from aging rock icons like Roger Daltry, Greg Lake, Eric Burdon and Steve Walsh (i.e., when compared with their earlier vocal abilities) than that demonstrated by Burton Cummings on this recent release, but these are just my impressions.

FWIW, I've always considered myself a pretty harsh critic of declining musical chops, but if you're seriously THAT disappointed in the quality of the Guess Who's performance on Running Back to Canada, I'll gladly put your name up for consideration in the Nit-Picker of the Year Award competitions! :o)

Cheers,
AuPh

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Topic - Best DVD picks of the year: - Audiophilander 10:12:38 12/26/04 (17)

The Guess Who: Running Back To Canada? Puuleeze! - Duilawyer 15:22:39 12/27/04 (3)

Have you seen this DVD? It really rocks and Burton's voice isn't at all bad. - Audiophilander 16:30:31 12/27/04 (2)

I heard the audio, and yes, BC's voice is that bad. - Duilawyer 21:20:28 12/27/04 (1)

I still think that you're being waaaaay too critical. - Audiophilander 22:15:42 12/27/04 (0)

Ruminations on ROTK - yo mama 07:24:02 12/27/04 (2)

While I differ with you, I compliment your fair and reasonable appraisal. - Audiophilander 13:01:48 12/27/04 (0)

Re: Ruminations on ROTK - PCL 11:54:36 12/27/04 (0)

Re: Best DVD picks of the year: - PdL 13:35:09 12/26/04 (2)

Festival Express question - TA 19:09:36 12/26/04 (1)

Re: Festival Express question - PdL 23:37:19 12/26/04 (0)

Re: Best DVD picks of the year: - Dalton 12:52:06 12/26/04 (1)

Well, let's take a look at your tastes, or lack thereof. Oh, that's right, you didn't list any. - Audiophilander 00:29:57 12/27/04 (0)

Re: Best DVD picks of the year: - Pam 12:49:27 12/26/04 (3)

Thanks for the info; I'll have to check that one out. (nt) - Audiophilander 00:31:59 12/27/04 (2)

Re: Thanks for the info; I'll have to check that one out. (nt) - Pam 04:06:47 12/27/04 (1)

Re: P.S. - Pam 04:21:12 12/27/04 (0)

PS: Correction - Audiophilander 10:27:25 12/26/04 (0)

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