Author: Steve Epstein
Date: 2002-08-11 03:23
I've always disliked rating people in any field; i.e., so and so is the best, or "tops", because it's too general, obliterates subtleties... but, I have to wonder if studio musicians aren't in fact the "best" musicians in the world. Consider how many instruments you must play, not just play, but absolutely master. Consider how many genres of music you must master, in their authentic styles. Consider that you must sight read like a demon, transpose from any key to any key, play by ear. I suppose composing and arranging makes you more valuable, too. Browsing Marty Crystal's website... Wow! The guy's cv is just unbelievable. Not just a classical player and a jazz player, but both at such a high level!
If I come back in another life, I want to be a studio musician. Pressure? Nah! Sounds like fun!
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