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Originally Posted by The Batlord
I'm sorry, you like the music, but you don't like it because of fuddy duddiness? I should think the fact that Genesis' music is apparently versatile enough that it can be warped so completely and still be relevant should be seen as a validation of their talent and not an attack on it. I highly doubt an artist would take the time an effort to make an album mocking Genesis anyway, so him being so intent on putting his own stamp on music that obviously sticks with him this much is in fact the ultimate sign of respect. I can understand being confused at first, and that affecting your enjoyment of it, but wouldn't it make more sense to listen to the album a few more times since your opinion of it is so obviously conflicted?
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No.
Seriously, I mentioned that the LSO did their interpretation of Genesis's music on another album and I loved that. I take your point about it validating their talent, but if I buy an album that's supposed to be an orchestral version of a band's music I expect to be able to recognise it as such. This I can't. If you knew/know Genesis and take the time to listen to it you'll see what I mean.
Like I said, I'm not saying the guy is not multi-talented or that the music is terrible; it just doesn't sound like Genesis to me at all, and if someone played this blind to me, had I not heard it I would have no idea who the artiste being covered was supposed to be.
Anyway, as ever, it's my opinion, though I did read in another review that others feel the same way, especially the ridiculous overstretching of "Mad man moon", so I'm not alone.
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