Philip Jägenstedt wrote:
> Isn't it the case that different users want different things and that
> the same thing doesn't apply to all releases? When I've added
> soundtracks I've tried to use the performing artist (because it's on
> the sleeve and it's the only thing I know). But for some soundtracks,
> like Spirited Away
> (
http://musicbrainz.org/release/7327ef89-e214-4f90-8d5d-3e56ffe21d0b.html)
> I'm far more interested in knowing the composer (Joe Hisaishi) than
> what orchestra happened to record it.
>
As far as musicals are concerned, I think where there are vocals, the
performer should be listed. When the soundtrack is instrumental, the
composer is appropriate. I know for my own collection, I prefer this
method and will generally retag anything Musicbrainz does that is
contrary to it.
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Paula Callesøe
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