It was nevertheless an indulgently rich paean: the BBC National Chorus of Wales sang with a forthright, full-bodied sound against organ and orchestra, while Christine Buffle's exultant soprano soared above.
She sounds forthright, gawky, untutored and unrepentant, determined to muddle through all the ups and downs of young love.
Compared to the lineup of ideologues and demagogues who currently head the list of Republican hopefuls, Daniels sounds forthright and appealing.
Mr. Doubleday is calm and curious and full of cool rumblings; Mr. Toth holds down the rhythm with resonance and concision; and Mr. Peikli sounds forthright and flexible, eager and full-toned — a star, basically.
His sound is forthright and his attack is determinedly daring – not the dark volatility I imagine of Beethoven's own improvising, but assured enough to sparkle and command.
Starting with its apt name, and continuing with its stripped-down sound and forthright outlook, Big Drill Car is a band that likes to keep things simple and direct.
Ivanov's characterisation is edgy and intelligent through-out, his sound big and forthright.
We know it can be tough, so we've found someone who can give you sound advice: Mr. Forthright.
Martin combines a lustrous sound with a frank and forthright delivery, as if the last thing she wants to do is pull at the heartstrings of an audience with sentimentality, even on the most emotional material.
It's an astoundingly forthright band, with a hefty, glossy sound and bulletproof ensemble, and though Stravinsky's writing should never sound easy, here the razor-sharp precision was riveting.
