Hal

The list that concludes the review never ends, right symbad? ;)

I know enough about Sainkho's music, though not this album unfortunately, but I really like the description and I see it reflected in other works she's done; I will look for it.

I heard it yesterday afternoon and had a couple of good laughs. In fact, I found the irreverent and slightly cheeky tone of the album amusing, but not much else. Beyond that, it perhaps doesn't leave a lasting impression overall. The lyrics should be the most significant part of the album, but often they seemed predictable to me. The music doesn't excite me, but I got the impression that live it could be quite an interesting show.

I didn't think I was owed a response, but here we are... okay, here’s my interpretation reflecting your bullet points: --- (1) The quote, in my opinion, was not relevant, but as I said before, it pertains to different points of view. The name you mentioned evokes much more than animal protection (although the fact is true, by the way, our protagonist was also a teetotaler), and the argumentative context in which it is placed does not seem appropriate to outline the historical disvalue of the character known for far more significant events than the one cited here. The mentioned character, in short, makes me think for other reasons that I believe are "excellent" and I don’t need to give examples. I believe that your choice actually stems from a desire to attract attention. Legitimate, but it's a way I do not share, which I find unpleasant. If you had cited... I don’t know... Norberto Bobbio, who theorized in the age of rights the future international affirmation of animal rights, declaring rights as the status of an open category, perhaps it would still have been a somewhat irrelevant quote, but as an introductory argumentative device, I would have found it more enjoyable than the one chosen. I believe it is legitimate to disagree with a choice, and thus to say that I do not find this device pleasant, or is the freedom of expression only valuable intermittently? --- (2) I’m speaking about my reaction, which was more perplexed than scandalized (I believe legitimately so). And on this point, your response seems to pull out arguments that I frankly find incomprehensible in this context. What does "knowing exactly how it went" have to do with anything? For that, there are history books, and if they don’t convince you, you might as well take a trip to Auschwitz to clarify your thoughts. Speaking of "stupid people" in relation to these events is something I find unacceptable; frankly, it seems like pure nonsense to me, but to be honest, I’m not particularly interested in discussing it this way and in this context. ---- (3) Freedom of expression. Personally, I haven’t requested censorship or anything, but I have only expressed my perplexity regarding an argumentative choice that I find peculiar, inappropriate, and unpleasant, also deviating from the purpose of the discussion (as evidenced by the fact that we’re talking about everything except music). I believe that my impression is protected by the freedom of expression just as much as yours, unless you believe there are tier A and tier B expressions of thought (repetita iuvant). ---- (4) Your quote, as it has been contextualized, clashes with the real image tied to the Austrian painter. This is associated with memories that belong not only to one generation but also to those that followed. I believe the reactions could logically have been predictable, cum grano salis, just for clarity. It is at least strange that you could have been surprised by these reactions. Rather, ask yourself about the meaning and don't be too certain of the answers given so far (taboos and all that), as far as I’m concerned, they don’t belong to me. I've already explained my reasons; others will share theirs if they wish. ---- (5) No, it cannot be discussed lightly without considering a reaction of indignation even today. In my opinion, this lightness emerges here, and that’s the point of the discussion. --- (6) Well, yes, this music seems to be of interest to me, as often happens with your musical suggestions, but honestly, I must tell you that I would have preferred to talk more about this.
Goodbye.

What a beautiful piece, Mullah. So many insights starting from the fact that Michel Portal has made a record like this. I really didn't know that, and to think he's a musician I like very much; I even saw him live in a duet with Richard Galliano performing the Piazzolla you mention in your review. An extra touch of interest in the delightful reading, just like this splendid concert that, as you say, leaves the ears filled with pleasure. I really didn't know that Mozart could hardly tolerate the Wanderer flute. Imagine if he had liked it; he wrote a concerto for flute, harp, and orchestra... just think about what he would have done if he had! :)) Hi and greetings to the loggione.

A compilation that might interest me, thx (unforgettable Doc zaireeka :)

I caught Morph The Cat in passing, symbad, after all, it’s always the same things he’s been doing forever, but he does them damn well. Definitely worth a relaxed listen.

For me, it's hilarious to read these reviews :)

Well, in fact, my concern was more about the communicational opportunity/necessity of the citation and its instrumental value, but honestly, I also understand more heated reactions that were logically predictable. So, no surprise for me in this regard. We should ask ourselves "why." You do so, but the answer doesn't really convince me. In my opinion, it’s out of place to talk about censorship or taboo, just as it is to "qualify" certain reactions as very serious. Perhaps I don't completely grasp the meaning of your comment, but I don't think it's an insurmountable problem. Maybe the answer is much simpler: some words awaken pain, and discussing them lightly (not just mentioning them, mind you) clashes with this awakening, that’s all. Anyway, I listened to the samples and now some words are clearer to me; this music, all in all, seems to interest me. Bye.

I don't know what you're talking about, but I like the idea.