Jazz for aficionados
Alex, I’m so offended! Kidding, of course 😊. As they say, that is is why we have chocolate and vanilla ice cream. It’s so interesting how certain art touches one person, but not another. Your description of Bennett’s singing as “light” is precisely how I would characterize Dean Martin. A couple more favorite Bennett: https://youtu.be/nsecJqW-wdg https://youtu.be/dzyCeul1Hvk |
Well that’s what women say , mary jo . A story is a gift not a sell. Only thing I look for in everything, to include music, is love . And the thing I am most grateful for is God has allowed me to know it when I see it . frog , "Lost in the Stars " is, literally , beyond words . "All the "Things you Are "is the essence of Bennett, Its not his voice , when he opens his mouth love pours out of it in a wave that washes over those who will hear it . God Bless you for posting it . |
After those words I am kind of reluctant to speak about Bennett anymore, so instead will just put two albums of Dean Martin that I like. As far as I am concerned, he could sing the lines from a phone book and it still would sound great... Dean Martin 'This time I am swinging' album https://youtu.be/c8M_ALpcXcg 'Dream with Dean' album https://youtu.be/OU86Pt3eVVU https://youtu.be/NMp_RdumOuw |
Don’t be , you are what you are and like what you like .And that’s OK . Only point I try to make is music is a gift of love from the source of love . The Jesse Davis post I made is about love .Pure love .This well respected 2 lip Alto man played next to a Spanish high school tenor and she was as good as he was . Big Jesse was OVERJOYED to the point of calling out to the audience "She did it , she did it" with a smile that light up the world . It is ALL about love . |
Thanks for the Dean Martin clips, Alex. No question the guy could sing; just not my flavor of ice cream. I’m sure it’s no surprise to you by now that I don’t shy away from talking about these things and I certainly would not mind in the least hearing more of your thoughts. I find this kind of discussion interesting and for me it’s never cause to take offense when someone doesn’t share my tastes. Dean Martin was a “crooner”. That’s not a negative but a particular style that is more rooted in a Hollywood and Las Vegas sensibility; the “Rat Pack” thing. Now it’s my turn to ask that no one be offended, but in spite of the wonderful velvety quality in his voice, the way he slurs over some of the lyrics drives me a little nuts. I can’t help but feel that he has had one too many. For me, Bennett has, along with the joyful quality just bit of grit in his voice. Anyway, as I said, vanilla/chocolate. Speaking of “Rat Pack”, Las Vegas and bongos, this Rat Packer so fully embraced the entire Hollywood/Vegas thing that if I’m in the right mood I can actually enjoy his performances....some of them, anyway...for a minute 😊 https://youtu.be/VNNZan852tQ |
