Re: [microsound] Performing "Live"

[a dontigny <a_dontigny@xxxxxxxxx>]

> i'm writing from my experiences. of course my experiences
> are biased in a
> certain way because my experiences are different from
> yours, no?

Of course, we both agree that you are biaised.

> computers don't even allow you to _acknowledge_ these
> type of things.

Of course, we both agree that a computer alone (and shut
down) cannot respond properly in a group improvisation.

> so my argument is this: live = spontaneous, less limited
> spontaneity = good,
> the less limited the instrument and more spontaneous the
> performer, the
> better the live set.

live=spontaneous : When an symphonic orchestra plays, it is
anything but spontaneous and it is still considered a live
performance.

the less limited the instrument : Supposedly limited
playback devices can make a hell of a good performance
onstage (something called a turntable for example).

If someone stands alone on a stage, even without any
instruments and sound systems or playback devices HE IS
CONSIDERED "LIVE" BECAUSE HE IS PHYSICALLY THERE.

What makes a GOOD or BAD live performance depends not on
the instrumentation.

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~ a dontigny

"le bruit est une ressource naturelle"
"noise is a natural resource"

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