Klarinet Archive - Posting 000120.txt from 2001/12

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] A couple things...
Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 06:28:30 -0500

At 12:14 AM 12/7/2001 -0500, Robert Moody wrote:
...For example, I am NOT a fan of Emma Johnson's tone, her concept of sound,
>etc. But wow! she is a musician. Wonderful player. On the other hand,
>there are some players who have a beautiful sound and absolute control over
>the instrument sound making process (IMHO), but bored me to death in the
>same manner.
>
>I don't know exactly what I'm trying to put forth, express or say. But I do
>know this...it won't hurt us a clarinet players to spend some SERIOUS time
>and effort...listening...pondering...immersing ourselves in the outstanding
>playing of other family instruments. Listen to Rostropovich (sp?), listen
>to Stern, listen to Pavarotti, listen to whomever of whatever instrument.
>You may never "sound" like a cello, but does it really hurt to try and
>"play" like one?
>
>At this point in my development, I'm sure I would not be any worse of if I
>spent a full year not listening to one CD of another clarinet player, but
>spent the same time studying/listening to great violinists, cellists,
>pianists and vocalists.
>
>Just a thought...yours?

I think your point is very clear, and well taken. Listening to really good
singers can also help. The point is that you must make the leap from being
a clarinetist (or other instrumentalist) to being a MUSICIAN. Some never
do. But studying ANY fine musician can help you get there.

Bill Hausmann bhausmann1@-----.net
451 Old Orchard Drive
Essexville, MI 48732 ICQ UIN 4862265

If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is TOO LOUD!

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