R. Scott (framboise@mindspring.com)
Thu, 9 Dec 1999 09:41:32 -0800
I would guess it's the same "quest" that propelled the artist in the first
place. To be innovative, create new sounds through technology and remain
contemporary. However, it seems that after so much genius the fire cools a
bit and you get pieces that sound bland and/or over-produced. Dis is Da
Drum, Conversation Peace, Return of the Headhunters were BIG let downs for
me. I'll stick with the back catalog for my inspiration.
peace,
R. Scott
framboise@mindspring.com
----- Original Message -----
From: The Brothership Connection . . . <thebrothership@hotmail.com>
To: <funky-music@mit.edu>
Sent: Thursday, December 09, 1999 4:34 AM
Subject: Re: Stevie Wonder
> rvincent writes:
> Stevie is wasting his genius on shallow equipment that makes him sound
> like a simpleton when he's really the most advanced songwriter alive!
>
>
> Got to agree. The drum loops on Conversation Peace are a little bit sad
> when you realize that Stevie was one of the best, if not the best,
> non-drummer drummer ever. That boy swings so damn hard on all of those
> early 70's albums, and his drum kit popped liked a motherfucker! I don't
> know why a lot of these artists are afraid to stick with that more organic
> sound that gave them their best works. I thought that the recent
> Headhunters album was going to do that, and I guess it kind of did, but I
> didn't really like that record. Peace, J-smooth
>
>
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