Chad I have no desire whatsoever to control or dictate the conversation.
If you don't like Davids recent material then that's fine with me. It's all a matter of taste and there is no question that his recent work challenges even his most ardent of followers.
But you make these sweeping statements, they may reflect how you feel but you are generalising broadly and I am not sure how you come to assume that we all feel the same way.
You said " David's lack of enthusiasm is contagious to say the least."
David was never a great fan of touring so for him to undertake his latest project is him showing a lack of enthusiasm ? I suspect Fennesz and Matthieu would also disagree with that statement. Not to mention a whole lot of fans who can't wait to hear TKH. Your lack of enthusiasm (I hope) is not contagious.
This "general lack of enthusiasm from David that's killing it for everyone. If he doesn't give a sh*t why should we ?
Has David told you he does not care ? Where did you get that from. As that's news to me. I do give a sh*t, that's why i am telling you. I don't give a sh*t if you don't give a sh*t but don't tell us all that we don't.
He is immersed in his work and and his studiousness and attention to detail are still there. He is still a perfectionist, it's just the material now is not for you.
TKH has lazy written all over it ?
This project for me echoes what David undertook in '92, I don't know all the ins and outs this time but they must have gone into a studio and improvised together to find a common direction and voice for this project. I cannot for the life of me see how this is lazy. This is challenging for the three artists involved and challenging for the audiences to hear.
"He needs to stay focused and coherent throughout the entire recording process. Manafon is a fricken mess"
I don't think David would agree or any of the other artists who contributed to those sessions. Amplified Gesture gives a great insight into the musicians on there and their interaction and relationship with the music they contribute to. Think you should watch, mmm maybe not !
Strangely enough neither do i and neither does everyone on here !
You say you have been following David for over thirty years. Think you have started to lag behind a little and you need to catch up
David is giving some of us positive things to talk about. You should not be calling TKH until you have heard it. I would still say you need repeat listenings to take it all in. Like Manafon and Blemish. You need time with them, and you will get out of them what you put in.
In two weeks time I will know where I will be and you know what I will have a big smile on my face and I will be looking forward to what unfolds. I may not like it. But I have gone with an open mind and ready to enjoy the experience.