Yes it was an unconscious slight. Barbra is very, very passionate and creative about her work and doesn't get the need to "remake" something she feels has been done to perfection already. It would be like someone saying, "I'm going to repaint the Mona Lisa, you know, create a modern day rendition of the piece." That's not what you do to artist's masterpieces and Beyonce totally gets it and was smart not to be involved. I think Beyonce and Barbra are very similar in their approach to their craft and to their brand, etc. Like when Beyonce wasn't available to be on a Barbra duets album.... not unless Barbra would like to also be on a Beyonce album...... ya know?