[mplpost] Bad Publicity is Alive And Well

[Take Note! Promotion]

Brian Gladstone wrote:

> Country Home Magazine in Germany recently printed a review of my new CD
> 'Psychedelic Pholk Psongs' - which is intended as a satire look on the 60s
> generation and hippy culture where I grew up.  After getting the review
> translated in English, I learned it stated 'Brian Gladstone is a
> junkie, and
> uses music to finance his drug habit.' Although they liked the picking and
> the music and called it 'The New Country (whatever?)', they 'could not
> recommend the album for obvious reasons'.
>
> Apparently there is no literal interpretation of the 60s scene in North
> America into German - and the reviewer just doesn't understand where its
> coming from - and translated liner notes literally and seriously.
> The review
> is now  in print, and as well listed on at least six high profile
> Websites.
> In addition, my name is popping up all over Europe in languages I don't
> understand! This is a bad review. It hurts, and is damaging!
>
> I laughed the Nancy White's reply and she noted that money is tight - in
> that context,  how does this reviewer think a folk singer from Canada can
> afford drugs?
>
> Question:
>
> Any opinions or suggestions as to how I should respond, or not respond -
> would be very appreciated? Any one had a similar experience?
>
> All comments are welcomed. Thanks for reading so far in this
> lengthy email.
> German text Below.
>
> Peace and Sunshine
> Brian Gladstone


	Hi Brian,

	Actually, the review doesn't call you a junkie, and didn't suggest you use
music to finance your drug habit.  The person providing you with the
translation was incorrect.  The review reads:

	"I do not know much about Brian Gladstone.  The bio that was sent along is
writting in such a confusing style, that only one thing could be learned.
The man is an ex-junkie, and wishes his brand of country music to provide
people with the kind of rush that may otherwise be caused by drugs.  In my
opinion this is a rather dubious notion (or matter, NN).  As far as lyrics
are concerned, the all in all 19 songs on this CD, released September 2001,
are a little statement of bankruptcy of the artist.  Add his voice, a sheer
ecstasy (he sounds as if he would sing through his nose exclusively).  The
musical background behind the lyrics on the other hand is really good.  The
man is in command of his instrument.  According to Brian Gladstone, the CD's
style is to be seen as 'New Acoustic Country Music'.  Personally, I'd say it
is a kind of mix of traditional and new country music.  I do not wish to
recommend this CD here.  Anyone reading between the lines may deduce the
reasons for this for themselves."

	Hope this helps.

	Suggestions as to how to respond?  I believe it was Tony Bennett who once
said, "What does the lamppost care about the dog?"

	Nick Naffin




> If anyone speaks German, this is the text: von: Country1 ,
> 01.11.2001 Brian
> Gladstone
> Psychedelic Pholk Psongs
> Eigenvertrieb? 2001
> ASIN: BTTD002
>
> Titel: 01. Asphalt Cowboy, 02. Finger Licking Picking, 03. Flashing Before
> My Eyes, 05. Orange Juice Song, 06. Save The Wolverine, 07. A Father's
> Lullaby, 08. Windy And Warm, 09. Mega City Mel, 10. Do You Think
> That You're
> Dorothy?, 11. The Highway Man, 12. I Still Think About You Babe, 13. Uncle
> John, 14. Black Mountain Rag, 15. Jamie Lynn, 16. Queen Oof The West, 17.
> San Francisco Bay Blues, 18. Somebody Stole My Gal, 19. Norm's Living Room
>
> Über Brian Gladstone ist mir selber nicht viel bekannt. Seine
> mitgeschickte
> Bio ist so verwirrend geschrieben, daß nur eins herauszufinden
> war. Der Mann
> ist ein Ex-Junkie und möchte mit seiner Art von Country-Music den Menschen
> den Rausch vermitteln, die Drogen verursachen können. Meiner Meinung nach
> eher eine sehr zweifelhafte Angelegenheit.
> Die insgesamt 19 Songs auf der im September 2001 erschienenen CD sind
> textlich gesehen ein kleiner Offenbarungseid des Künstlers. Die Stimme von
> ihm dazu die reinste Ekstase (er klingt, als würde er nur durch die Nase
> singen). Die musikalische Unterlegung der Texte ist dagegen wirklich gut.
> Der Mann beherrscht sein Instrument. Die Stilrichtung der CD ist
> unter "New
> Acoustic Country Music" lt. Brian Gladstone zu sehen. Selber würde ich
> sagen: Es ist eine Art Mix aus traditioneller und New Country Music. Ein
> Empfehlung für die CD möchte ich hier nicht aussprechen. Die
> Gründe hierfür
> kann sich jeder, der zwischen den Zeilen liest, selber denken.
>

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