It's kind of amusing to see the meaning of 'sad' mutate from the original
Dowland to the modern McDowland.
(Also to see the prefix Mc mutate from burgers to any kind of deracinated
corporate mush. I gather McDonalds have their lawyers on the case.)
P
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Poetryetc: poetry and poetics
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Mark Weiss
> Sent: 23 March 2007 15:40
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> Subject: Re: there's chalk ... :DRM/IP -->CC
>
> I've seen him play the lute while singing the songs on three
> occasions on television.
>
> I doubt the album was number one on the untabulated charts of
> people who actually listen to classical music. I also doubt
> that his sad renditions will inspire a whole lot of the
> uninitiated to seek out better performances.
>
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