Klarinet Archive - Posting 000723.txt from 2004/10

From: Adam Michlin <amichlin@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] A confession regarding K622
Date: Sun, 24 Oct 2004 21:11:04 -0400

Dear List,

We have gotten a bit off track from what seems to be a rather interesting
discussion regarding re-interpretation of K622 because of an extreme
example of such re-interpretation. So I'm going to make a true confession
to the list that may just put the discussion in a better context.

I do not prefer to listen to K622 on basset clarinet.

There. I've said it. I know all the logical arguments. I know I'm 110%
against the facts. I know it "should" be played on basset clarinet. I just
don't enjoy it as much.

At this point, it seems I must say this is not to place a value judgement
on either those performing K622 on basset clarinet or those who prefer K622
performed on basset clarinet (I envy you, the facts are on your side).

I am not even going to try to justify why I prefer K622 on regular A
clarinet. The thing is, you see, I don't have to justify it. I just like it
that way. Insult me. Tell me I am factually wrong (I am). Sue me. Do your
worst. It wont change what I *like*.

To return to our extreme example, if a rapper were to create a version of
K622 (not so far fetched a possibility) and someone actually liked it (a
stretch, I realize), *they don't have to justify liking it*.

-Adam

PS: Isn't it great to live in a world where one can go to Tower Records and
spend over $100 on various performer's opinions about K622? Would we really
prefer having less options dictated by some self appointed taste police
persons?

PPS: www.towerrecords.com lists *72* different discs with K622. A great
world, indeed.

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