Classically Smiths - sidemen announce a 'reimagining' of the The Smiths

[editor]

Andy has issued a statement saying he's nothing to do with it and is peeved his name's being used.

Right here: Smiths bassist Andy Rourke denies involvement in reunion performances; Mike Joyce also quits

 

[SpookyFrank]

classical arrangements of popular music are always shit IMHO.
The former is based on harmonic and melodic complexity expressed through several dozen instruments - whereas - say - guitar based rock is based on far more simple structures where the complexity and nuances is in the dynamics and texture between the drums plus two or three instruments. Something like Jonny Marrs guitar does the work of an entire string section in an orchestra.
Then you have the focus on the charterer and personality put across by often quite idiosyncratic voices. Classical singing is far more about using the voice primarily as an instrument - rather then a direct expression of an individuals personality.
It always seem to end up with something bland and banal that does a major disservice to both traditions. Many many rock musicians have gone down this path - presumably in search of some sort of higher artistic validation - but it always ends up making their music sound infantile.

Ever heard that album Deep Purple did with a full orchestra? No, and nor has anyone else because it's clearly going to be awful.

 

[Kaka Tim]

Right here: Smiths bassist Andy Rourke denies involvement in reunion performances; Mike Joyce also quits

I Started Something I Couldn't Finish

(not mine - but I thought id share)

 

[Chilli.s]

The stuff of nightmares.

 

[Rosemary Jest]

They should get Harry Hill on vocals.

 

[DaveCinzano]

And the Weetabix skinhead gang.

Dunk, Brains, Bixie and Brian FTW

 

[ATOMIC SUPLEX]

Dunk, Brains, Bixie and Brian FTW

Bob Hoskins is dead. Ok!

 

[ATOMIC SUPLEX]

Dunk, Brains, Bixie and Brian FTW

. . . . And you missed crunch.

 

[DaveCinzano]

. . . . And you missed crunch.

Hat wanker

 

[Smokeandsteam]

Right here: Smiths bassist Andy Rourke denies involvement in reunion performances; Mike Joyce also quits

Given the enmity between Joyce and Morrissey I imagine Mozzer will be pissing himself laughing at the collapse of this shameless - and pointless - cash in project.