"Having said that, the music is full of memorable and beautiful melodies, I need not name them, they're probably in your head already!"

Yes. Feed someone a diet of faeces and may hit a few nuts every so often, believing that they alone have discovered something wonderful and unique.

Wagner's writing some good pieces of music does not justify the entire opera.

Just as Joe and James may have loved the theme song to Eminems film “8 mile”.

Would they now proclaim Eminem a genius and the film a great piece of art? Or would they recognise rubbish when they see and hear it?

"I liked the theme song to Eminem's "8 Mile," Marcus."

That was my whole point Jennifer. The theme song actually has great inspiring lyrics!!!

I was pointing out that I may applaud the lyrics, even if I think nearly all his other work is full of negativity and insecurity - definitely not for me. Also the film was the biggest load of excrement I have ever had the displeasure of watching!!!!  I only watched it because it was getting rave reviews saying how inspiring it was supposed to be.

Anyway. I was drawing a parallel with Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyre". It may be a wonderful piece of music, but does not mean the whole ring cycle is the product of genius!!!