Re: [microsound] laptop ethics...

[dan abrams <dan@xxxxxxx>]

>i think it's just about being in a different frame of mind.. or going
>to the show for a different reason. for example, when i went to see

yeah..

see.. the funny thing is, so many people write electronic music such that it
isn't *designed* to be performed live that its like, they practically have
to back engineer their tracks to figure out a creative way to present it.
(of course there are others with elaborate physical performances worked out
as well)...

i second the idea to have better visuals with the music.. hmm.. maybe you
could think of it like, its a given that you should have kick ass visuals -
thats the only reason you 'perform' live in the first place.. and it is
assumed they will be laptop dj'ing and you instead judge their show on other
things.

because again, if someone writes music on a little powerbook there's no way
they're gonna fake a performance to make people happy.. so i say add on to
the experience.. do stuff you NEED an audience for. interact.

dan abrams.shuttle358/ 12k