As far as Hemu and Debo go - it is pretty hard to choose between the
two.
I find Hem is the better singer - without any doubt. But, if I had the
choice between them, in some corner of me I still think I might vote for
Debo.
Why?? For the same reason that even though I think Manna Dey is the
better singer, I still love Kishore Kumar. Or why, even though Sonu Nigam
is the better singer technically, a corner of me loves Sukhwinder - who is
far less pakka on sur.
There's a certain vulnerability & paagalpan in the clearly less technically
able people (yes, I include Kishore-da in that category and before
Kishore-da fans come after me - I LOVE Kishore-da as much as any of
you - but the fact is he is not as technically accomplished as Manna Dey).
That vulnerability touches your soul. Or at least mine.
Of course, this only applies to light music - not classical. And don't get
me wrong, I am not saying in the least that these kids can be compared
with the greats - no way!! But there is a parallel.
Debo is one singer who, when he loosens up, gains confidence and starts
having fun with his music - if he can give into that paagalpan a bit, but
still keep control - I think he can really touch the heart.
that's my 2 cw
Edited by sangeetaa - 19 years ago