Wow, this subject faking is really taking off. Years back we were not sure if a singer was mouthing or singing, so our attention was brought to the singers neck. If there was no strain they were not singing, then they were condemned in the publics eye. Not much of a test.

We have now become extremely liberal, if it works for you do it. If the job requires faking � do it. Do whatever it requires.
Sounds right, I think, Hmmmm!
Barbara Strisand (spelling?) did her concert in the park � The music, solo and background was beautiful. Violins, guitars, drums, basses, ect --- At the end of her show she introduced six musicians and said, �All the music you have heard tonight came from these musicians. A got a small bill for musician and a large electric bill�.

Who�s winning here? Who�s losing here�

I feel there are fewer musicians who have mastered their instrument today � but we do have many more fakers. Personally I would travel a distance to hear a accomplished musician, one who has put his in his time and effort.

I do apologies to those using the background for their performance, this post is not meant to do that. We do the best with what we are given. We do what we have to do earn $$$. It�s not only music, I remember buying a Hersey chocolate bar that tasted like chocolate, that is before they started using plastic or whatever to preserve their product.

IMHO, John C.