From: Replicant00@aol.com
Date: Mon Dec 27 1999 - 08:55:52 MST
In a message dated 12/21/1999 8:24:31 PM Pacific Standard Time,
e_shaun@uniserve.com writes:
<<
In my own way, I try to use technology to create new and challenging
music; I'm bored of conventional compositions, and tired of the commercial
acceptance of emulation as an art form. >>
What's really at the core of this does reflect on the transhumanist agenda,
in a big way. Technology amplifies this trend for "emulation."
One of the more intriguing questions:
When and where does the emulation end and the actual art begin?
If I learn every Hendrix riff ever played, and can copy his technique, I am a
much better musician for it. Of course I will be a carbon copy.
If I also learn every be-bop solo by Charlie Parker, Howlin' Wolf's vocal
style, and a few of Beethoven's compositional tricks... Then, by combining
them and adding in a little of my own tasty special sauce (my personal
idiosyncrasies) ... have I not blended, if not "created" a new musical art
form?
What people are saying is: it's the special sauce that current computers are
lacking...
(and possibly several current musicans ; )
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