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Re: [LOOP] frippery - the improper noun
On Sat, 26 Jul 2003, JAMES FOWLER, III wrote:
> just for shits:
>
> in PASTE magazine #5, an interview with pete yorn. while discussing
> the usage of loops and various electronic devices in the recording
> process, the magazine states "Yorn wanted to keep things real in the
> studio and not rely on audio frippery to get his point across."
>
> apparently, frippery is making its way into the lexicon.
Heh. Taking you way too seriously for a moment,
http://www.m-w.com/
lists the etymology of "frippery" as:
"Etymology: Middle French friperie, alteration of Old French freperie,
from frepe old garment
Date: 1568"
Now, I don't wish to deny Robert Fripp's early influence on looping, but I
somehow doubt he was playing in the court of King Charles IX of France in
1568 :).
best,
Steve Burnett
Subscape Annex
http://www.subscapeannex.com/
(we have a show tonight in Raleigh, NC: follow the link for details
if you're in the neighborhood and interested)