Mixer of the Mind: Difference between revisions
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=== We have to play and for some, we have to do it live === | === We have to play and for some, we have to do it live === | ||
Someday I'll tackle why we play live music, but for now let's just accept that some of us are compelled to do it. | Someday I'll tackle [http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/1506041054/m/2711064593/p/1 why we play live music] discussion on the {{Forum}}<ref>[http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/1506041054/m/2711064593/p/1 Why do you play, Why do you perform]</ref>, but for now let's just accept that some of us are compelled to do it. | ||
==== Playing Live is Flawed - Oh so flawed ==== | ==== Playing Live is Flawed - Oh so flawed ==== | ||
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==== Sharing the Experience ==== | ==== Sharing the Experience ==== | ||
Maybe we want to share the experience, warts and all, with those with whom we play, and our audiences. If we want complete control of the environment and what the audience hears we can produce our music in the studio, deliver it electronically, and require the audience to listen on premium equipment under ideal circumstances. Well the last two points are over the top, but you get the idea. | Maybe we want to share the experience, warts and all, with those with whom we play, and our audiences. If we want complete control of the environment and what the audience hears we can produce our music in the studio, deliver it electronically, and require the audience to listen on premium equipment under ideal circumstances. Well the last two points are over the top, but you get the idea. | ||
== The Mixer of the Mind == | == The Mixer of the Mind == | ||
If we accept that playing is live is something special, dynamic, in-the-moment and to a large extent, out of our control then we are at liberty to do all kinds of things. First, we are freed from the need to control what the audience hears. We do not have to produce a sound that rivals a recording, pristine, perfect, accurate - that can stand up to repeated playback. We need to honour the live experience. | If we accept that playing is live is something special, dynamic, in-the-moment and to a large extent, out of our control then we are at liberty to do all kinds of things. First, we are freed from the need to control what the audience hears. We do not have to produce a sound that rivals a recording, pristine, perfect, accurate - that can stand up to repeated playback. We need to honour the live experience. | ||