Re: Should ambient music be performed live?

[Mark <sine@zerocrossing.net>]

I'm not saying that people don't seem to like it.  I guess I just spent 
years
playing in pop/rock bands where the band is the show.  With ambient music, 
I'm
really not the show any longer.  That's OK.  To be honest, I think it 
allows me
to be a better performer, but I can't help but think.  If people aren't 
watching
me, why am I doing it live?

So, just to clarify, I'm not talking about the environment.  Believe me, 
the
environment at the rave (it was a "chill" downtempo rave) was great.  You
couldn't imagine a better gig.  I'm just wondering if this genera is the 
best in
terms of live performance.

Mark Sottilaro

Jhsidlo@aol.com wrote:

>     Good question that lies in the environment of the venue. I perform 
>with
> DreamLand and solo at coffee shops in San Antonio. That's an incline:) 
>But
> people seem to like it. I think performing solo (like a stand up 
>comedian) is
> a true test of ones mettle. But I'm pursing it. Because if you don't try,
> you've only yourself to blame.
>
>                                     Peace, James