I should have been more thorough in my response. Yes, of course I give the credit for "being in the game." Any musician, who is out there in front of audiences, especially paying ones, deserves some measure of respect. A charming personality can enhance an otherwise mediocre performance easily.

Musically, it just left me cold...

Kb wise, his playing is ok...I took issue with Piano Man because its virtually an archtype pop song. Any performer who dares cover that tune, IMO had better be able to play it very closely to the original feel and chord structure. Yes, the right artist could take it way out the h*ll to left field somewhere and pull it off, but this isn't the case, IMO...

The Mony, Mony thing with its audience lyrics, even though they're indicated as x rated, IMO should never have been put on the website as a demo...

The tunes with the backing tracks were ok from a kb sense...Middle of the road caliber, but the vocals, I think could use some direction.

I would also change some of the text on his homepage, especially the line about"...Some of the ceremonies I've played have sounded so beautiful that even I cry !"

His remark about DJ's also, IMO, doesn't reflect very well on him either. There are DJ's who put on a helluva show, are gifted hosts and are just as tuned into their clients needs as any musician is.

There's some talent there. Obviously adept at successfully marketing cruise ships or agencies, in what I've always understood to be a pretty competitive gig. If what's he's doing is working to both his clients and his needs...then, who cares?

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Bill in Dayton


[This message has been edited by Bill in Dayton (edited 12-19-2008).]