[sdiy] shape of things that hum (uk)

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In a message dated 2/2/01 6:01:58 AM, goddard.duncan at mtvne.com writes:

<< watch an episode of "seinfeld" and see if you really prefer the sound of a 
bass played by a keyboard. >>

Actually, the phony bass used in the Seinfeld soundtrack is brilliant, within 
its context.  A real bass, no matter how expertly played, would never have 
been as funny, or as supportive to the show's subversive concept.

I think much credit is due to Larry David, the creator of the Seinfelf show, 
for the use of music in that show.  If you have a chance to watch his latest 
effort, "Curb Your Enthusiasm", on HBO, you will know what I mean.  The music 
he uses is very different from that used in Seinfeld, but it has a similar 
effect on the overall feeling one gets while watching.  I am certain that 
Larry David's main inspiration in the area of soundtrack music was Nino Rota, 
who scored almost all of Federico Fellini's brilliant films.  Both Seinfeld 
and Curb Your Enthusiasm have a very Fellini-esque feel (and sound) to them.  
Not bad for TV, I'd say.  If only they could have done Seinfeld without a 
laugh track!

Michael Bacich