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Michael Wayne Deese
Michael Dees: The Dream I Dreamed
by Nicholas F. Mondello
In describing his perspective of the state of certain vocal efforts existing today, a wag, respected for his pungent commentary, once said: There's no substitute for crass." Yet, there are singers who dwell in more refined melodic places--environs of elegance and refinement--"musical champagne," if you will, who preach using melody, lyric and rhythmic subtleties. They are called artists" and Michael Dees is one of them. A very fine one. I Dreamed a Dream sends up 14 Dees ...
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