Sorry vinegate that you don't see the point. Many of us are FROM that earlier era and enjoy hearing this music revived - with the benefit of today's superior sound and video technology.
As for John Wilson's live performances - they really are something else. and understandably sold out.
Are you suggesting that Bach and Beethoven and the rest should not be played live or recorded ever again? This is just as valid.
It`s very skilful, clever and all needs a great amount of talent to do this.
However, and with sincere respect, it is from an earlier era - and I don`t understand the effort and idea to spend so much effort on what already exists - nothing new is happening
@vinegate All classical music is from 'an earlier era' does that mean we shouldn't listen to it, enjoy it or value it because it is old? This music will live on in the same way that Mozart was considered too modern and new in his time. I have to say you have a very blinkered view of music!
There were noted black artists - actors, dancers and singers - around but with rare exceptions like W.C.Handy, there were few black songwriters - and the songwriters are the source of the music that John Wilson has recreated so triumphantly. Many, like Harry Warren, were modest men writing for a living
whose memorable legacy even now largely rests on the performances and
the interpretations of others. Their skills DESERVE to be remembered and being black or white should have no relevance.
This is a a great project and I've loved following it along, and going to The John Wilson Orchestra Proms in London etcxx There's just one thing that seems a bit missing to me personally : a lot of this music owed its roots to American black accomplishment, and yet the Hollywood system denied and forbad any black singers, artists to actually appear in these films. Maybe next time John Wilson could acknowledge this and include some black artists to make up for this?Colour-blind is fine now -?
His name is John Wilson and his orchestra
the singer is Kim Crisswell
TheCoastermann 3 months ago
Fantastic playing, especially from the string section. It really does sound as good as the old movie soundtracks.
andrewlowewatson 5 months ago
Vinegate, it's fantastic music. It should be played all the time!! ...Philistine
That woman's nauseating voice belongs to Kim Criswell, one of the finest singers today.
And maryrose1944/ MrDaiseymay, no he isn't married with a family. He bats for the other side...
DrJizify 5 months ago
@DrJizify What ever he is, he's a very talented man and the show must go on.
maryrose1944 5 months ago
Is he married ?
maryrose1944 5 months ago
@maryrose1944 YES with family--keep looking.
MrDaiseymay 5 months ago
I find that womans voice nauseating.
pointreyes6 5 months ago
Sorry vinegate that you don't see the point. Many of us are FROM that earlier era and enjoy hearing this music revived - with the benefit of today's superior sound and video technology.
As for John Wilson's live performances - they really are something else. and understandably sold out.
Are you suggesting that Bach and Beethoven and the rest should not be played live or recorded ever again? This is just as valid.
oldjazzfan 5 months ago
It`s very skilful, clever and all needs a great amount of talent to do this.
However, and with sincere respect, it is from an earlier era - and I don`t understand the effort and idea to spend so much effort on what already exists - nothing new is happening
vinegate 6 months ago
@vinegate All classical music is from 'an earlier era' does that mean we shouldn't listen to it, enjoy it or value it because it is old? This music will live on in the same way that Mozart was considered too modern and new in his time. I have to say you have a very blinkered view of music!
ETVable 5 months ago
There were noted black artists - actors, dancers and singers - around but with rare exceptions like W.C.Handy, there were few black songwriters - and the songwriters are the source of the music that John Wilson has recreated so triumphantly. Many, like Harry Warren, were modest men writing for a living
whose memorable legacy even now largely rests on the performances and
the interpretations of others. Their skills DESERVE to be remembered and being black or white should have no relevance.
songsmith31a 6 months ago
This is a a great project and I've loved following it along, and going to The John Wilson Orchestra Proms in London etcxx There's just one thing that seems a bit missing to me personally : a lot of this music owed its roots to American black accomplishment, and yet the Hollywood system denied and forbad any black singers, artists to actually appear in these films. Maybe next time John Wilson could acknowledge this and include some black artists to make up for this?Colour-blind is fine now -?
arielunbound 7 months ago
Very nice!!! And great vocals!!
robinleems 7 months ago
cool !!!
litoboy5 7 months ago