Re: How good were the Beatles as instrumentalists?

DonRichL wrote:
> RS <RS@sorrynospam.com> wrote:
>> On Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:41:15 GMT, The Professor <DBID@att.net> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> What the heck. My $0.02. The Beatles applied tradtional British
>>> modal 4 pt harmonies to the blues style. No big deal. Their playing
>>> was OK, but no big deal. None of them were particularly outstanding
>>> as musicians. They just had the right idea soundwise at the right
>>> time.
>>
>> Not a professor of music, obviously.  Like your slagging of Coltrane,
>> Bird,  and Miles, this is just ignorant. But if that's what does it
>> for you, then keep talking.
>>
>> Not only were the Beatles incredibly inventive in several different
>> musical domains, but they were competent as musicians for their type
>> of music. Their music called for eloquence and understatement, and
>> instrumentally they showcased their compositions very well. They knew
>> what to play and what not to play, which was imperative for a band
>> centered on writing.
>>
>> IOW, it's important to associate musicality with the concept of
>> instrumentalist.  Otherwise a mindless robot could be the best
>> 'instrumentalist'.  It's not all about notes-per-second;  It's about
>> discretion, placement, and focus.
>
> Well said!

+1!
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Rich Koerner (17.10.2008 09:27)