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jjmaccrimmon) wrote2009-08-13 05:21 pm
jjmaccrimmon) wrote2009-08-13 05:21 pm
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Damn, damn and damn – Abney Park news (Clarification on my part)
This morning I posted information about the departure of Finn Von Claret from Abney Park. I will note first that I was stunned and saddened by her departure. I wrote as such to her blog. I’d like to clarify two points before they get taken further out of the context they were meant.
To Finn, lass, absolutely NO insult was meant and I sincerely apologize if it was taken as such.
In my posting, I commented that Abney Park seemed to be moving steadily away from a strong female vocal role. This was not in any way, shape or form as an insult to the singing talents of Finn. On the contrary, I wish that Finn had a greater vocal role to compliment Robert’s tremendous vocal skills. In previous recordings to “Lost Horizons” (“Death of a Tragedy” for example), the female vocal component was greater in many songs and offered opportunities for the ladies to strut their range and abilities. Lost Horizons represented (in my opinion) a reduction of that female vocal counterpoint . I sincerely hope that in future recordings and performances, the female “back-up singer and dancer” will be given an increased role to compliment not supersede Robert’s lead vocals. That counterpoint between his strong baritone and the female alto or soprano has been a wonderful means to show off the true and remarkable range of skill of the band.
I also asked in the post that “Is there an undercurrent?” Several folks picked up on that this was a rhetorical I’m referring again to the need for a continued strong female vocal component to the band and how it’s absolutely necessary. Great artists tend to move on to greater things in their own fields of interest. I’ve been pleased to observe in awe Finn’s dance skills outside of AP. Likewise, I’ve seen Magdalene Veen’s talents as a model and performer as well. Like many of the readers here, I adore the music of this band and wish them success. The strength of their new member (temp or otherwise) is a key to maintaining their high standards for great music. Can Najla sing in the female parts or is she only going to dance? Not an insult, but merely a question.
To Finn, lass, absolutely NO insult was meant and I sincerely apologize if it was taken as such.
In my posting, I commented that Abney Park seemed to be moving steadily away from a strong female vocal role. This was not in any way, shape or form as an insult to the singing talents of Finn. On the contrary, I wish that Finn had a greater vocal role to compliment Robert’s tremendous vocal skills. In previous recordings to “Lost Horizons” (“Death of a Tragedy” for example), the female vocal component was greater in many songs and offered opportunities for the ladies to strut their range and abilities. Lost Horizons represented (in my opinion) a reduction of that female vocal counterpoint . I sincerely hope that in future recordings and performances, the female “back-up singer and dancer” will be given an increased role to compliment not supersede Robert’s lead vocals. That counterpoint between his strong baritone and the female alto or soprano has been a wonderful means to show off the true and remarkable range of skill of the band.
I also asked in the post that “Is there an undercurrent?” Several folks picked up on that this was a rhetorical I’m referring again to the need for a continued strong female vocal component to the band and how it’s absolutely necessary. Great artists tend to move on to greater things in their own fields of interest. I’ve been pleased to observe in awe Finn’s dance skills outside of AP. Likewise, I’ve seen Magdalene Veen’s talents as a model and performer as well. Like many of the readers here, I adore the music of this band and wish them success. The strength of their new member (temp or otherwise) is a key to maintaining their high standards for great music. Can Najla sing in the female parts or is she only going to dance? Not an insult, but merely a question.
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