Re: Looping live, professionalism , etc.

[Aaron Schindler <aaron_sorghum@yahoo.com>]

> I think my looping is
> at its weakest when I'm trying to emulate a
> compositional structure based on
> a non-looping framework, and strongest when I let it
> be itself.

this has me thinking. after buying Splattercell (both
discs are a must have) and reading about DT's cell
technique I started experimenting with "composing" a
structure while away from my instruments (meaning at
work of course) as in:  AAB fade in C D AAB  and so
on, being as detailed as possible in every way. Then
when i got home I would play the structure while
spontaneously coming up with individual parts on the
spot. This was a very eye opening approach for me as
previously i had mainly built or layered loops from an
initial drone or riff. 
I would love to hear other approaches that any of you
have tried. I often find that by imposing arbitrary
rules or limits on what i am "allowed" to do i.e.
painting myself in a corner, i am much more creative
than if i just play.
just looking for fresh ideas! Thanks.
Aaron

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