Re: ProjeKct 2 @ Palookaville, Santa Cruz, CA...

[matthew hahn <esker@mail.utexas.edu>]

Laurie,

You said that you found improvisation a key to your music after you had
heard Emerson, Lake and Palmer.  I've heard other bytes of conversation
here about improvisation and looping, and I'm wondering how you feel about
looping and improvisation. What do you find in looping that relates to that
feeling you had with Emerson Lake and Palmer.
Is it the unknown of where loops may move that makes you feel strongly for
improvisation, or is this improvisation more in line with actual musical
playing not experimentation?  In other words, do you use loop equipment as
a side element or focal point for improvisation?
Mjh