No, I was being genuine. The same goes for Trond, Danny, Roman, Arto,
and all the others. They all have those magic moments where trying
stops and being takes over. It might be one moment in a whole video, or
it might indeed be the whole video. Same goes for my students, some of
them complete beginners. It only takes two or three notes to make
something worthwhile and memorable. Val has a genuine fan club, and
deservedly so. He might not be Hoppy Smith, but who is? That doesn't
mean you can't give something positive to the world. I've heard many
virtuosos who have left me cold, but even they manage a moment or two
here and there. What matters is that they are trying to be positive,
sharing their love for the lute and its music. What have you shared
today, Igor?
I don't think Igor should be removed from this list. I'm sure Val
wasn't hurt in any way. Igor might be an idiot, but this is not a
moderated list, and just as well as there are a few of us who might not
be able to contribute as we now do :-)
Rob
>> There are moments when Val's playing has moved me, and left me
thinking, 'Why can't I play like that?' >>>
you must be a comedian or something ?!
Igor Moronski
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