Re: [Harp-L] AFTER YOU'VE GONE-- shtreim

["Rick Dempster" <rick.dempster@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Drum machines, backing tracks, inflatable plastic dolls.......err....sorry...scream of...... uh, I mean, stream of consciousness......
RD

>>> <IcemanLE@xxxxxxx> 5/12/2008 4:37 >>>
Back in the day when drum machines ruled the recording studios (the 80's),  
the sterility of drum machines was bugging the musicians. A model was developed 
 that had a "human" element that you could dial in - at "0" it was computer  
perfect. At "10" it was a sloppy drunk human drummer. The idea was to dial in 
a  comfortable level of imperfection to give it a better "feel".
 
I agree that there is nothing like real humans in real time playing real  
instruments. Going out to live gigs (which is few and far between these days in  
Central Fl), a lot of the local talent has downsized (dwindling bar budgets,  
y'know) - combination of a few live dudes w/computer that has parts sequenced. 
 The sound always bugs me - it's like listening to a CD w/a bunch of grown 
ups  playing "air" instruments for the visual. There is no drama, no real time  
flow.
 
 
In a message dated 12/4/2008 12:14:48 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
hvyj@xxxxxxx writes:

IMHO, it  is much more difficult to maintain a good or proper groove  
while  playing along with backup tracks, recordings or an electric  
drum  machine than when playing live music with a real (human)  drummer.

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