ScottR wrote:
bat, you are doing your very best to convince us all on how great this thing is, and you seem to think its your duty to smack everyone that feels otherwise. we all have a right to our opinion, right?
I would say the vast majority of us think manafon is a dog.
I am doing no such thing. I know that every body has different tastes and opinions and I especially respect opinions when they are reasonably expressed. I have read plenty of negative opinion on Manafon which is entirely justified, but most importantly, a lot of these reasonable people often point out that the type of music which Sylvian has opted to utilize for this latest release is just not appealing to them. They don't show animosity towards Sylvian for making this music. They don't wish disappointing sales on the cd nor somehow hope that it hurts SamadhiSound. They simply conclude that it isn't their cup of tea and will probably move on and listen to music that fits their sensibilities.
But when someone proceeds to believe that their opinion is the one viewpoint which should obviously prevail only on the basis that it is their opinion based upon their individual perceptions, then I feel somewhat obligated to interject. When someone feels that they can speak for a majority of others, I have to point out that this is quite irrational.
So once again, thanks so much for attempting to speak for the masses
Thankfully, not all art has been obvious and structured to be a work of beauty. That would be unfortunate if all music had to fit one specific definition of what constitutes beauty in order to move the listener.