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Subject: Re: [motm] Re: Twiddling vs Performing

From: Adam Schabtach <adam@...>
Date: 2003-06-21

> If you ever get a chance to see Tangerine Dream, you'll see what I
> mean. They put on a good show, but it's sometimes a little clinical
> or lacking in passion because they spend most of their time
> triggering and mixing sequences at consoles.
>
> About 2/3 through the show, though, they strap on their guitars, come
> to the front of the stage and rock out over the sequenced backing.

I'd find that rather disappointing. I mean, if I wanted to see a
guitar-playing rock band, I'd go see a guitar-playing rock band.

I'll admit, though, to losing interest in TD when "Optical Race" came out.

--Adam