Really? Which one was it (that's not an aggressive question, just want to know)? I have many of his CDs and DVDs and enjoy them all. Sometimes, it's just a riot to listen to his interpretations, as in the first movement of his Appassionata, played at less than 1/2 tempo compared to other performers. It's bizarre, but, when one factors in the "Gould factor", effective in a way. His interpretations are always interesting to me, even if I don't care for them. I can see an intellectual foundation to what he is doing.
I'll admit that the singing could be annoying, but the same can be said for, say, Andre Watts live, and I just dismiss it as another eccentricity. But his books and columns on music are wonderful and enlightening.
I haven't sawed off the legs of a chair yet, but would like to acquire some of his technique that, apparently, didn't require much practice or maintenance.
Thought you might want to get in on this one. What are your thoughts?
If you get a hold of some of that, please put it in a box and send me some, too. I'd pay you handsomely for it!
I don’t even remember the name of the CD. I bought it without knowing who Gould was. His “interpretations” are what turned me off. I was expecting the more normal classical tunes. I’m not much into the experimentations of some artists. I probably didn’t give him a fair chance.
And the jazz (and sometimes classical) pianist Keith Jarrett as well. Quirky I don't mind. ...only if it doesn't interfere with listening.