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Subject: Re: Orchestrion becomes self-aware and replicates

From: "ClayE" <ecclesreinson@rogers.com>
Date: 2010-10-08

Metheny is controlling these "player" instruments with his guitar. Explained at 3:05 here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VymAn8QJNQ

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "ClayE" <ecclesreinson@...> wrote:
>
> I wonder if it has one paper roll or several synchronized rolls. Who made the rolls for Metheny's music?
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIZ2Ldrr5ok
> If Metheny toured with a midi sequencer/sampler for a band, it would be a deadly boring show. Touring with this Orchestrion would not be a boring show?
>