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Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] 'real people playing real instruments'

From: Robert <rmrmax@yahoo.com>
Date: 2012-11-20

Mike,

What orchestras did you hear and what pieces did they perform ?  I am not expecting that you give me the entire concert program(s), just a summary.  I am also interested in learning about the music you enjoy and that inspires you (in addition to the music on your albums) as well as the music that doesn't...

Do you like Robert Simpson's compositions ?

I like John Cale's music too - his early work in the 60's, his contribution to the Velvet Underground, his work with Nico, most particularly "The Marble Index", and some of his solo albums that I've listened to.

Thanks,

Robert


From: Mike Dickson <mike.dickson@gmail.com>
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 3:19 AM
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] 'real people playing real instruments'

 
Well, of the last five gigs I was at, four of them were orchestras.
The other was John Cale, ex of the Velvet Underground.
I'm more interested in someone telling me what non-real people there are out there playing non-real instruments.  This all smacks of musical snobbery to me.

Mike

On 19 November 2012 18:46, Robert <rmrmax@yahoo.com> wrote:
 
Mike,

Would you care to share with us some of the names of the musicians / groups you are referring to ?  Any style of music is fine with me.

Robert

From: Mike Dickson <mike.dickson@gmail.com>
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, November 19, 2012 4:07 AM
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Genesis Live 1973

 
I've seen quite a few 'real people playing real instruments', Frank. 


Mike