Re: recommedations

[David.Orton@mail.bl.uk (David Orton)]

     The LOopDoctOrs' discussion of their meeting with a harpist reminded 
     me of the CD "Stanze" (BMG Ricordi 74321 45464 2) composed by 
LUDOVICO 
     EINAUDI, and performed by Cecilia Chailly on the harp.
     
     I'm not sure how `electrified' her harp is, although there does seem 
     to be a great deal of processing taking place - extremely long reverb 
     tails for eg. The over all effect - unintentionally I'm sure - is 
     similar to Michael Hedges, especially (no surprise this) his harp 
     guitar tunes. Very gentle and melodic without slipping into New 
     Ageism. 
     
     The only electric harp played I've heard (and I cant remember his 
name 
     but he tours shopping centres throughout the UK) still sounded very 
     harp-like even through a rack of effects, so I dont think there's be 
a 
     homogenising impact, although I understand the DoctOrs' concerns - a 
     bit like the early 70's when everyone/thing went through wah wah 
     pedals?!
     
     David