Stephen Sondheim explains his tweet about Gaga's Oscars perf

[Ronk 14,762]

4 hours ago, Snow said:

I know Im in a very small minority, but I agree with Sondheim. I did not like The performance at ALL. Sure she sang nice for a pop star, but fake operatic is still far far away from doing it properly. I think Im just very conservative in regards to this type of singing, like sondheim so thats probably The reason I wasnt feeling The performance. And thats The other reason. I didnt feel her connecting with The song, just "getting through it" IMO.it didnt feel effortless.

Its my opinion so please don't attack me. Im glad the world liked it and she definately did well. But just not The way I like to hear it. I am happy to be in aline with this view.  and Im not saying others cant enjoy it!

Yeah, everything in music is a matter of personal taste.  I'm glad that Julie Andrews and Maria von Trapp's granddaughter both loved it.  And it was such a groundbreaking moment for Gaga's acceptance with the public.  Such a happy moment.

[Michael Woodson 234]

On 11/13/2015, 3:35:53, JanPianoMusic said:

I don't care if he's trying to 'cover up' what he said in February. The man is a musical legend and his opinion is valid. Unlike the opinion of someone who produces TV-series.

His opinion doesn't mean ****. It's invalid.

[Michael Woodson 234]

On 11/16/2015, 3:36:17, Snow said:

I know Im in a very small minority, but I agree with Sondheim. I did not like The performance at ALL. Sure she sang nice for a pop star, but fake operatic is still far far away from doing it properly. I think Im just very conservative in regards to this type of singing, like sondheim so thats probably The reason I wasnt feeling The performance. And thats The other reason. I didnt feel her connecting with The song, just "getting through it" IMO.it didnt feel effortless.

Its my opinion so please don't attack me. Im glad the world liked it and she definately did well. But just not The way I like to hear it. I am happy to be in aline with this view.  and Im not saying others cant enjoy it!

Your s--tty opinion doesn't mean ****. I don't know what performance you watched, But her performance was amazing. It was effortless. I bet you don't even believe the bulls--t nonsense you said. 

[Snow 1,582]

7 hours ago, Michael Woodson said:

Your s--tty opinion doesn't mean ****. I don't know what performance you watched, But her performance was amazing. It was effortless. I bet you don't even believe the bulls--t nonsense you said. 

Erm why are you attacking me?! My opinion matters to me. I was perfectly polite. I M not suggesting anyone should agree with me. But yeah, I am entitled to have my views. And to me, The performance was ok, but felt fake, insincere, forced and I didnt enjoy The fake operatic tone. That techingue shoyld be left to professionals. She should have made it her own, as in sing it more naturally. She has a lovely natural tone and singing style, when she isn't trying to sound like something else. Thats my view, not BS. It comes to taste mostly. End of story. 

Others(majority) can disagree with me and thats great too! The world liked it.