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Old 01-10-2004, 10:22 PM   #2
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Quote: Good point... I'd just reverse the order a bit. In any music destined for the mainstream, vocals are first, then sex appeal and arrangement/song is probably after that.

Well, actually, the sex appeal thing isn't a hard and fast rule (there are always exceptions and popular songs with less-than-model-looking people), but you can be sure that it's a big boost if a group has that. And only those who have all 3 ever get to the real top of the heap.

Maybe rather than ranking the 3 elements listed, one should view them as a chain... all three must hold strong... any weak link will reduce the ultimate success level.

BTW, regarding all the technically proficient players listed by SantoG3... yeah, they all have careers in music of varying financial return. But technical proficiency does NOT guarantee that. There are many very technically proficient players who cannot make a living as recording artists.

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