Klarinet Archive - Posting 000118.txt from 1995/12

From: "Scott D. Morrow" <SDM@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: If not the end of music, then...
Date: Wed, 6 Dec 1995 12:35:27 -0500

Re:
>>> WASHINGTON POST, 4 DECEMBER 1995, pp. B1, B4.
>>>
>>> HEADLINE: FAIRY TALE OR MUSICIAN'S NIGHTMARE--HANSEL AND
>>> GRETEL TAKES TRIP DOWN DIGITAL PATH
>>>
(etc.)

Despite all the "techno-hype", I don't think this is really any
different than using taped music. As a musician (and playwright and
composer and actor) who loves the theatre, I feel that one of the
fascinating aspects of attending a musical production is SEEING THE MUSIC
PERFORMED!!!! A "live" orchestra provides more than just the music: it
provides an aesthetic quality and the overwhelming awe that THESE PEOPLE
(along with the actors/singers) ARE CREATING THIS EXPERIENCE AS WE
WATCH!!!! While the "computer orchestra" may solve some of the problems of
taped music (ie., rigidity, inflexibility), the fascination of watching two
"mutechnicians" type into consoles will hopefully wear thin very quickly!
My guess is that, after the novelty wears off, audience will cease
to be amazed and just feel cheated!

-Scott

Scott D. Morrow
(410)-955-3631

SDM@-----.edu