Re: The Hills are Alive with... (The Great Soundtrack Debate)

> 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.
>
> --
> Paula Callesøe
> aka spacefish & Mrs. Steele
>
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