Re: [microsound] the evolution of experimental music distribution

[chthonic streams <chthonic@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> > being a record collector for many,many years this would be tragic to me....
>
> I believe there is a Cage quote concerning the "illusion of 
> ownership" which arises as a result of the physical music format.
>
> > .... and the fact that most of the people that listen to
> > experimental music are composers as well.... not all... but most... do
> > composers support other artists as much as people who are just fans of the
> > music?
>
> Maybe it wouldnt be such a bad thing if the borders between listener 
> and artist become blurred. When I want to listen to music I usually 
> turn on the pc and play an improvised performance, not even 
> recording the output.

that's nice for those who want to do that, and being a musician i can 
do that too.  fun programs like fruity loops and interactive remix 
technology put such things in the reach of more people.  but what if 
you just want to enjoy music, art, performance, without having to be 
an active part of it (other than paying attention and wherever your 
mind goes with it)?  i breathe, sleep, live making and pushing my own 
music almost every moment of my life.  it's nice to forget about that 
and just experience what others have created.


d.

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