Klarinet Archive - Posting 001005.txt from 2000/07

From: Daniel Leeson <leeson0@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] National Sounds (the big debate!)
Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2000 14:59:33 -0400

Lacy, I don't think that anyone in taking part in the discussion
suggested that you or anyone was obliged to like or dislike anything
based on the suggested character of the national sound involved.

The nature of the discussion was to address the accuracy of the
assertion that a national sound character exists.

Dan Leeson

Lacy Schroeder wrote:
>
> With all the notions of what sounds like what, which I think is personal
> perception, I've come to this conclusion: I will like what I like, whether
> it be German, French, English, Israeli, Icelandic, etc. I do think, however,
> there can be a valid argument both ways; with the distinct sounds of certain
> orchestras, at the same time the readiness of the media enables vast
> "mixing". Maybe I'm being naive, but if I like what I hear, it doesn't
> strike me to inquire or even care what nationality the player or the
> orchestra is. I do like to know who they are, but the nationality isn't
> what's important to my ears or to me. Respectfully submitted, of course.
>
> My $0.02 worth
>
> LacyS
>
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