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Another aspect of the Laptop is the performance issue. BORING. I once went to a big new music fest and my wife and I walked out when a guy sat down with a laptop and began to produce what seemed like slightly edgy techno. (IDM). We looked at each other and said, "Would it matter if that was all coming from the CD player in is Laptop?" The answer was: NO. Look at Hans. That wall of gear is part of the show. So fun to watch him tame COLUSSUS: THE FORBIN PROJECT. Coupled with a sequence of wardrobe changes that would make Cher jealous, you've got one hell of a show... even if all his gear fails! (Sorry to rub it in Hans, I love you and your music!) However, I feel that often I'm not that far away from the laptop guy. At the ascension show we were in the dark in a corner. I'm positive that most people weren't aware the music was live. Didn't really matter on some level. A lot of people were there and seemed to be having fun. We were the "ambient" reception music, so that's OK. BUT: What if I had recorded a really killer set in Digital Performer the night before, burned it to discs and showed up with a DJ setup. One of those Pioneer CD players an iBook and a mixer. Would there have been any difference? I'm not sure I think so. Should I become a DJ of my own music? I think people are doing this. Anyone here doing this? Could be a good way to go for this type of event. (where dancing and socializing are the focus) When it's more of a show (like Loopstock) then you go for performance mode. What do people think? I saw Bjork live where she had someone who looked like he was "performing" ProTools while she sung. OK, there was a string orchestra too. Anyway, it worked for me. Mark Sottilaro On Sunday, March 16, 2003, at 01:41 AM, Rick Walker/Loop.pooL wrote: > > I'm still not completely sold on buying a laptop. >