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RE: Vibrato (was Re: The ISB)

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Subject: RE: Vibrato (was Re: The ISB)
From: "Laura F. Smith" <lsmith@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 09 Jan 1997 10:15:29 -0600
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While I agree that Phil McCann's vibrato is more than I think necessary at
times, have you ever heard him play Nessun Dorma?  It is absolutely
beautiful, & I can't imagine it played better.  I think his style suits
particular kinds of music, like opera arias.

Laura Smith
The ILlinois Brass Band

At 09:43 PM 1/7/97, you wrote:
>On Mon  6 Jan 97 (04:01:50), guyclark@xxxxxxx wrote:
>>To me,  the English style sounds a little like shivering, or
>>nervousness.  I  realize, of course that this is not the origin of the
>>vibrato, as guys like  Russell Gray and Phil McCann play rings around
>>me any day of the week!
>>
>
>OK, i'm putting myself in the firing line, but to me, Phill McCann is the most
>boring player i've ever heard.
>
>[ Grit teeth and prepare for a barage of abuse ]
>
>Sorry, but that vibrato!!! Where is it going???  It seems out of control and
>really totally distracts me from the music.
>Technically I can't fault the man, but his tone isn't too good.  In fact, about
>2 years ago I went to hear him solo with a band, and he was cracking notes all
>over the shop and although I was sitting in front of him, there was no power in
>his sound.
>However, after he'd played, he conducted the band and WOW, what a change he
>made to the band, drew everything out of them and made them PLAY.  It was
>great.
>
>Incidently, he comes from the same town as me....<BEAM>My gran know his
>mum!!</BEAM>
>
>OK, i'll stand firm and take my abuse.  Thanks for listening, 
>
>best wishes,
>-- 
>Gregor Spowart <gregors@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
>...... In case of emergency - RUN!!!!!!! ......
>
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