sugatis@inreach.com wrote:
quoted 3 lines in IDM, but music in general. In related news, I think the MC303 is a> in IDM, but music in general. In related news, I think the MC303 is a
> bad idea, because it encourages more of the "I don't need to know
> anything about making music in order to make music" mentality...
Sorry, but I gotta disagree on this one...any tool that gives people the
power to make something or just plain have fun with is not a 'bad idea'.
I've been waiting on the MC303 as a tool for doing live rhythm tracks
where I'd rather not lug PC/Cubase/Sampler out to...but that's besides
the point.
quoted 1 line instruments VERY well and write good, complicated music.> instruments VERY well and write good, complicated music.
You have to start somewhere...I like making simple music, too! I'm glad
there is the technology availible to us to create great art/music
without many, many years of 'classical' type training. I'm a 3D artist
but I can't draw shit. I make music, but I can't sit down and play a
complicated 'classical' type piece. The computer gives us the power to
make much more complex things. There's nothing wrong with this.
quoted 3 lines IDM people, are SO underutilized in the music. Listening to Wendy> IDM people, are SO underutilized in the music. Listening to Wendy
> Carlos' stuff and then comparing it to most IDM leaves me wishing that
> more artists would get some classical training.
Check out Cosmic Baby 'Thinking About Myself' for techno on the
classical tip. I read somewhere that he's quite the accomplished
pianist. You can here it in a lot of his songs. Some good stuff, but
might not grab you right off. Defenitely worth a listen.
nuff ranting for tonight ;)
peace out...
brock
np: Stan Kenton - SK in HiFi