What is the worst recorded CD you have?

Seems like a lot of the worst sounding CDs are "Best Of" compilations, the irony is incredible. It's really no wonder that the major labels are seeing diminished sales. The whining about Napster and the like only serves to divert the attention from the real problems in the recording industry. They need to take a long hard look in the mirror, in many cases the sound just sucks.

Sugarbrie, you're right, of course. But there is a big difference between coherent choral sound and muddy, smeary recording technique. Listen to recent recordings of the Kings College boys and men to hear the difference. They have a new release (sorry, info not at hand but email me if you want it) of the Handel Coronation Anthems that is absolutely superb from both choral and recording perspectives.

It was my privilege to sing for Mr. Shaw on a number of occasions. Until his last few years he was a marvelous choral pedagogue. At the end, his hearing had gone and he became a petty tyrant--no fun at all.

Lord, grant us the wisdom to know when to quit.

will

Deutsche Grammophone: Hell for me would be to be condemned to sit in front of a first class system and hear nothing but DGG. I would plead to become stone deaf. By the way, I agree with Will, the Telarcs he mentions are a pain...Cheers

Yes Will I agree. I sing currently in Baltimore with one of Mr. Shaw's protégés, Tom Hall. I've also had the pleasure of meeting and singing for Mr. Shaw's main arranger Alice Parker.

For anyone around Baltimore, we are performing in a free remembrance concert at Goucher College on September 11th.

genesis.