Songbird (Kenny G cover)
May 21, 2011 7:17 PM
As a saxophonist who loves (real) jazz, I hate pretty much everything Kenny G has done. He took a wonderful and expressive art form, sucked out all emotion, joy, and creativity from it, and left a hollow, dessicated husk in its place. To top it off, he hoodwinked the American public into thinking his vision of jazz was what jazz is and always was. In short Kenny G is the Karl Rove of music.
So, yeah, I covered the tune that launched his career. Enjoy. I'm going to huddle in a corner and weep.
So, yeah, I covered the tune that launched his career. Enjoy. I'm going to huddle in a corner and weep.
posted by baniak (5 comments total) 3 users marked this as a favorite
To top it off, he hoodwinked the American public into thinking his vision of jazz was what jazz is and always was
I think you can rest easy mate, although I know what you mean. Anyone who knows jazz wouldn't be fooled for a minute by a glitzy c*nt like Mr G. And given that most of the public (UK or USA) wouldn't know jazz if they were pissing on it, I doubt he's done any lasting harm. It's a bit like James Last hasn't damaged the reputation of Basie or Ellington, even though he's probably sold more "big band" records to your average cloth-eared punter than both of them. Frankly, I just ignored this guy completely. Don't know any of his material - including this track. But, hey, I like what you've done here - I like the gritty sound. Splendid!
posted by MajorDundee at 4:21 AM on May 22, 2011
I think you can rest easy mate, although I know what you mean. Anyone who knows jazz wouldn't be fooled for a minute by a glitzy c*nt like Mr G. And given that most of the public (UK or USA) wouldn't know jazz if they were pissing on it, I doubt he's done any lasting harm. It's a bit like James Last hasn't damaged the reputation of Basie or Ellington, even though he's probably sold more "big band" records to your average cloth-eared punter than both of them. Frankly, I just ignored this guy completely. Don't know any of his material - including this track. But, hey, I like what you've done here - I like the gritty sound. Splendid!
posted by MajorDundee at 4:21 AM on May 22, 2011
Great sound, love the harmony line!!!
posted by audiodidactic at 7:24 AM on May 22, 2011
posted by audiodidactic at 7:24 AM on May 22, 2011
Thanks for the feedback!
Just wanted to make it clear, I do actually dislike Kenny G's music, but I don't think he has ruined jazz, because the music stands up for itself, regardless of what Mr. G is doing to it :D You're right MajorDundee, that most people don't care about jazz, and they would have found someone else to deliver their musical fix if it wasn't Kenny G. I was being a little hyperbolic in my post.
posted by baniak at 1:26 PM on May 22, 2011
Just wanted to make it clear, I do actually dislike Kenny G's music, but I don't think he has ruined jazz, because the music stands up for itself, regardless of what Mr. G is doing to it :D You're right MajorDundee, that most people don't care about jazz, and they would have found someone else to deliver their musical fix if it wasn't Kenny G. I was being a little hyperbolic in my post.
posted by baniak at 1:26 PM on May 22, 2011
Nice work ! It reminds me of a number of tracks by Roland Kirk. Great ! Thank you !
posted by nicolin at 8:22 AM on May 23, 2011
posted by nicolin at 8:22 AM on May 23, 2011
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That said, you should be careful here, as you've very nearly redeemed the damned song. I can't blame you for feeling horribly filthy for doing it, though.
posted by askmeaboutLOOM at 8:20 PM on May 21, 2011