Re: Visual interest in music

["Dennis W. Leas" <dennis@mdbs.com>]

John Price wrote:
> 
> >Dpcoffin@aol.com wrote:
> >>
> >> In a message dated 10/20/98 2:21:50 PM, you wrote:
> >>
> >> <<Well, we all have our shortcomings.  In addition to a vigorous
> on-stage
> >> display of semi-rhythmic enthusiasm, I prefer that all the musicians
> be
> >> cute, between the ages of 19 and 29, and outfitted in the latest
> youth
> >> fashions.>>
> >>
> >> Or would you perhaps prefer your audience to be blindfolded?
> >
> >Sounds intriguing! I like it! ;)
> >
> >- Dennis Leas
> >--
> >dennis@mdbs.com
> >
> >
> 
> I tend to think the visual aspect of performance is very important and
> can be as stimulating and as integral to a performance just as much as
> musical skill, gear, presentation and arrangment/placement of sound
> matters.

I totally agree (please note the "smiley in my message above).  To me, 
this is an important aspect that 
distinguishes live music from recorded music.  For what I'm trying to 
accomplish, the thing is not just the 
sound.  I have two "rules" for my looper performances: 1) No pre-recorded 
sounds, including samples.  2) Only 
"natural" instruments, i.e., no synthesizers.  I believe that by adhereing 
to these rules, the performance is 
more interesting (and accessable) to the audience.

- Dennis Leas
-- 
dennis@mdbs.com