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Originally Posted by GtrsRGr8
So, you must have liked it? I thought that it was marginal, so I nixed it.
But, I had been listening to a bunch of Prince's songs (via IHeartPrinceRadio) for a while just before checking into the eMusic daily deal. Few artists would compare with him, of course. Especially an "up-and-comer." It would be like listening to the London Philharmonic and then turning right around and listening to an elementary school band.
I'm glad that you felt free to post that. As I've mentioned before, posting music, even classical music, isn't my exclusive domain. In fact, I may need someone else to post Alexander Street's from now on, because I haven't been able to get my log in credentials for them back. I tried setting up a new account (different email address), and that didn't work. I wrote them for help over a week ago, and they haven't responded. I can probably make a post of their new freebies, but the information that I will be able to get will be basic.
Speaking of Prince, I didn't realize how much that I really like his music until finding that "radio station." Other people's experiences might be the same with Prince. It's probably one reason why exceptional musicians tend to make much more money after they're dead than when they're alive.
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Yes, I do like the piece. I've liked some other eMusic.com pieces you've overlooked, as well, but for some reason was particularly moved to post yesterday's. No need for anyone to examine, explain, justify, or defend why they like or dislike, posted or didn't post particular works (except when obligated to by MR guidelines, such as those for posting independently published books, or to converse about them in a manner that respects diverse points of view). Nonetheless, I'll share: while I respect your right to compare the works and to judge them by whatever standard(s) you choose, this eclectic categorizes yesterday's eMusic.com piece and Prince's music in completely different genres (regardless of how the record companies might label them), likes each type of work for different reasons, and dislikes comparing apples and oranges.
As you already know, tastes in music - as in all the arts and sensory experiences - is extremely subjective: one beholder's treasure may be another's not so much. For example: the piece you really liked on Saturday was not my cuppa (but rock on, G); our opinions about the following day's piece differ; and you're not partial to Classical violin music while I adore it (and have won awards and scholarship offers for performing Classical and other genres of music on that instrument). On the other hand, we both like Prince's music, fiddle music, and Classical music in general - all for imperfectly overlapping reasons.
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I'm glad that you felt free to post that. As I've mentioned before, posting music, even classical music, isn't my exclusive domain.
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Of course; goes without saying. IMHO, the collaborative, crowd-sourced nature of MobileRead's forums help make this a go-to community, and cornucopia of diverse finds and discussions.