quoted 13 lines Something that occurred to me recently was how much of this debate over>Something that occurred to me recently was how much of this debate over
>'live' performance rests on expectations carried over from rock and pop (and
>hiphop) concerts into electronic shows. It seems that the more successful
>shows in IDM draw on resources from outside IDM to make their shows
>engaging. But could it be that there is something about that use of
>computer that alienates people? A computer is a two way connection between
>a person and a machine, with both interacting (to some degree) with each
>other. The computer is designed to demand your attention in a manner so
>wholly different from that of most other instruments that it almost seems as
>though the audience is left out of the equation. Perhaps the audience feels
>that the performer isn't really 'there' as in engaging the audience, etc.
>So maybe this is a question of presence and absence--how much presence is
>demanded of the performer?
In "normal" rock concerts, the guy who plays with the sequencers and the
crazy sound thingies is usually in the back, and off to the side. There's
usually a guitarist or someone who can run around on stage and look like
they're doing something interesting.
Therefore, you should get a cheesy guitarist.
Or, even better -- just set up your stuff to play, and make a cardboard
guitar, and run around with a sweatband on your head.
derek
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