Letters

Rip It Up, Issue 88, 1 November 1984, Page 6

L etters

Post to 'RIU' Letters, PO Box 5689, Auckland 1. Not Scared! « It is indeed Russell Brown’s misfortune that he finds Peking Mans single ‘Scared of a Sound’ irritating. A took at the NZ music charts shows that many people don't hold this view. The fact that Peking Man have established a unique style is a credit to all members of the band and is refreshing to hear. I would suggest the reason you think there is something smug

about this single is because Pat Urlich performs difficult phrasing with ease and shows exceptional talent, which you are not prepared to recognise. Perhaps a closer listen to this excellent single would prompt you to make constructive criticism- instead of scathing comments. An Avid Listener Auckland When the Kids Had Killed the Man ... The only way most of your critics seem to be able to "dear with bands is to surgically remove the leader from his/her pack (preferably over a long period of time so no one notices). Stop it, it's really dumb and it encourages the worst

aspects of ego drool by the musician and the audience. Don’t throw a band into a heap with the most important member on top, it’s an insult to the band and often an embarrassment to the idolised/victimised individual. Concentrate on the music and the playing the art not the bloody “artiste”. It's a balance, quit trying to upset it. Carol Blackler and lan Stewart Christchurch