[Dixielandjazz] the sounds of singers...

[Bill Haesler]

Judi K wrote:
> How come so many young women, girls and singers shape their vowels so
> splatty and pancake-flat these days? I'm so sick of the cookie cutter
> whining.  You NEVER heard the great artists of "yesterday" do that
> nonsense.  Their diction was always rounded and clear.   I don't think
> anyone these days knows the meaning of the lyrics to any pretty song.  The
> constipated squeezing of their voices force a fake emotion... to those
> singers... please stay away from the beatiful old standards.
> Now, this probably doesn't make a bit of sense to anyone in this list, but I
> just had to say it.  Once that sound starts invading classic jazz in any
> way,  I just might as well go C & W.

Dear Judi,
At last.
Someone has finally spoken up.
And wonderfully stated.
My reaction is to immediately turn them off or leave the room.
*>)
Very kind regards,
Bill.