Writing about music, or any art, is more complicated than simply knowing
how
to absorb that art and then translate those feelings into a written
language. To me, that translation cheapens the music...to others I've
read
online, that translation can become its own thing. To my mind, it never
mirrors the music, but it may sometimes reflect a piece of its emotional
effect.
I find music reviews fascinating because of this effect, whether
intended or
not.
When I'm most inspired to write a review I hope that I manage to share
the feelings I have when I listen to the album. I try to describe the
images, emotions, feelings, whatever the music had evoked and hopefully
readers will share the experience, or at least feel an urge to discover
the record.
When I'm not so inspired I'd quote musical genres, other groups' names,
etc... the usual and sort of boring way commonly used by the press but
which at least give you an idea on what the record is about. Obviously
there is no better way than listening to the record at your local store
and press clips should only be hints... clues to help us not to miss a
good record. Surely not an accurate description of a record, especially
if it is a brilliant album which obvioussly couldn't be summarized in a
few lines.
philippe
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