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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2010 21:58:36 GMT
had variations of this conversation several times: Them: "You think I'm weird" Me: "no......well yes, but WEIRD IS GOOD!"
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Post by garrysmith on Jun 21, 2010 23:08:02 GMT
I bring you...THE REV PEYTON'S BIG DAM BAND....
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Post by honeyboy on Jun 24, 2010 17:08:08 GMT
Interest in the use of technology seems to be eschewed by many older musicians.. However, particularly interesting are the collaborative possibilities that the use of technology can support. Thank goodness for the young ;D Two projects that I think are stimulating to think about are the 'Virtual Choir' project done by composer Eric Whitacre recently. This video gives the back story on the Virtual Choir Here is the finished result - amazing what you can do these days with a pro tools HD rig.. The second is this 'crowdsourcing' collaboration project done by Wired magazine using the relatively new online music collaboration tool called 'Indaba Music'. This is the original Wired article, together with the original track outline and the contributed versions. See more on the Indaba music blog here.. Experiments like this give me hope for the future. Remember, the question isn't 'Do I like this music'. The question is 'Is this an interesting way of collaborating to make new music'. What do other people think?
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Post by Michael Messer on Jun 25, 2010 13:13:04 GMT
It is a very clever idea and it has been very well done. I am sure it has potential to create some interesting music. The film reminds me of a high-tech version of the old Coca Cola advert 'I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing'. For me it doesn't have the impact of the Coke ad because everybody is at home singing to their PCs, rather than all in a field singing to each other.
It is a way of collaborating with musicians in far away places, so although I was a bit cynical in my reply, I actually do think it has potential. Let's do one!
Shine On Michael.
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Post by fitchmeister on Jun 27, 2010 16:29:23 GMT
Saw Ade Edmundson and the Bad Shepards last night - the support band - Folk 6 piece - played Bo Carters Cigarette blues - interesting to see a Mandolin player 'duck walking' a la chuck berry Roj
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Post by leeb on Jun 28, 2010 11:36:15 GMT
I think one of the things to bear in mind on the topic of the future of the Blues is to remember that the Blues has always been a minority music. Even in it's heyday it wasn't a massively popular music form... certainly some of the orgininators sold a few records; Lemon Jefferson for instance but nothing in comparison to the 'popular' music of the day. I think the surprising popularity of the Blues in the 60's and its after effects cause people to think it should be more prominent. There are probably more Blues clubs and festivals than there ever have been at the moment. I do however agree with many of Lewis' original comments, and certainly empathise that it's particularly hard to get any recognition if you play acoustic blues! Most Blues clubs don't want to know ('Proper Blues' should only be played on a Strat as everyone knows!) And most festivals have a handful of acts on but nothing in comparison to the numerous rock acts they feature. ( I have ranted about this on our Myspace page!) As for Seasick Steve, my opinion about him has changed. I don't buy the Hobo, Dog House crap but he's pretty good and in most of the interviews I 've seen/heard he always gives a mention to McDowell etc. My main feeling as to why things don't seem to be healthy in the Blues world, certainly in the UK is the domination of Blues/Rock much of which is dull and uninspiring. People on then outside catching this crap assume it's Blues and don't come back! However, over the course of this year we (Lee Bates and Billy Newton) have done quite a few shows for Blues Dancers and these are nearly all aged in their early 20's. They love the Blues and it gives an old man (35) hope for the future!
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