‘Three critically acclaimed albums for a Medieval sound really doesn’t sit well’
Mark Dent is an IT consultant.
Before knowing anything:
Nothing about this music appeals to me. And I’m going to say the thing that no one wants to say out loud: it is because of the language and it is because of the sound. It has a Medieval tinge to it that I don’t want to hear in the modern music which I listen to… Also I just can’t understand what they’re saying, but I genuinely don’t think understanding them would help me like this piece more. It’s got such a distinct sound, a distinct sound which I don’t enjoy in music. I think that perhaps lies in the flamenco guitar and the drumming, which seemed sporadic and random, not fitting with the rhythm of the guitar. Now, it’s only redeeming feature was the female voice who was soothing and nice to listen to, but because it was accompanied by the guitar and drum I was distracted and couldn’t completely focus on her.
After being informed:
I am shocked. I am completely shocked. This music was popular?! With a lot of people?! I assume that’s because it was something completely different form the norm at the time… But three critically acclaimed albums for a Medieval sound really doesn’t sit well with me. Perhaps the message which they are trying to convey is where the importance lies… But it sounds like no one knows much about that, so to me, I really can’t find the appeal.