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Artists who have excellent technique but lack "artistry"

John_DiFool October 11, 2025, 10:09pm 128

Poll up for studio vs. live music.

Topic		Replies	Views	Activity
Musicians that are better on record than live (and vice versa). Cafe Society	38	2087	January 27, 2009
Songs you like that just never cut it when played live. Cafe Society	30	1866	September 11, 2005
"That music has no soul." What are they talking about? Cafe Society	59	7893	May 15, 2004
"When I go see a popular band live (or a live cover band), I want them to play the tunes..." Cafe Society	29	3616	July 10, 2012
Different Perspectives: Doing Art vs. Consuming Art Cafe Society	25	1451	February 22, 2006