I'm not complaining; 99.9999% of the comments we receive are high praise for our music. We have met new fans and other artists and have been usefully corrected - usually in a polite manner - thanks, you!
The funny thing is that those negative comments almost always go like this:
You sing (name of song)
(beautifully/wonderfully/angelically/etc)
BUT the (word he thinks means "dynamics/phrasing")
are wrong.
I almost need a copy/paste answer for this one.
Dynamics (even phrasing) can be at the discretion of the Director. Period. It's called interpretation.
The exception is an adjudication situation with an adjudicator who has a favourite way he likes a piece to be sung. Then you better do your homework if you want him to judge you positively.
But, wait a minute, here's the thing bugging my posterior sensibilities today.
In the Renaissance era, Dynamics for songs were not printed on the sheet music. My info today is from the website and pen of a well-respected expert in the field of music history, Andrea Angelini, Choral Conductor, Composer and Music Journalist.
I figure if you can't say something good say nothing at all. And that's from this certified whiner and complainer.
But I try.
What do you think? Are you a musician on Youtube? Feel free to post your link to your channel in the comments section along with your comment.
Yes, I sense the irony.About The Stairwell Carollers:
Pierre Massie began our a cappella choir way back in 1977 while studying music at Ottawa U. The Stairwell Carollers are ranked among the best of Ontario choirs, having won the 2010 and 2013 OMFA competitions.
A registered Canadian charity, we help local charities with our concert, CD and cookbook sales.
Net proceeds benefit charity.
A registered Canadian charity, we help local charities with our concert, CD and cookbook sales.
Net proceeds benefit charity.
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Books, like music, are subject to interpretation. I manage an online newspaper for the book community on YouTube. I am often surprised at some of the negative comments and shady comments disguised as being "helpful" that I see on creators' videos. Especially from drive-by commenters who neither read nor know the background of the featured book. Interesting to read that it happens in other communities on YouTube as well. Dropping by from Traffic Jam Weekend #180.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sonni.
DeleteI have discovered more as time goes by that there is a sad group of people that take joy in their negativity online. Gladly, they are far outnumbered by the kind well-wishers and helpful internet neighbours out there!
And, thanks so much for the feature! Quite a thrill for my wee niche blog!
Holly :)