Tim,
This sounds great! I remember years ago (late '70s?) seeing some show
on public TV with a guy doing a solo version of Superstar on Arp 2600s.
Anybody know what I'm talking about? Anyway, good luck and please
record and post some of the performance.
David
Tim Siefkes wrote:
> Having invested in getting my CS80 restored last year, I've only gotten
> to use it once outside the basement studio here. So, I just thought I'd
> mention that I've now gotten the "king of instruments" out for another
> public display. I play a regular Sunday morning church gig at a
> contemporary and progressive church here in Minnesota. This weekend, in
> observance of Palm Sunday we have put together a selection of songs from
> the Webber/Rice rock opera "Jesus Christ, Superstar". When I first heard
> that we were doing this, I thought what a great opportunity to use the
> CS80. The music calls for a BIG sound, with some menacing growling bass
> tones, and I decided to forego using the church's instruments and bring
> in my own for the occasion. After our rehearsal last night, I'm really
> pumped about doing this. The sound of the CS80 fit in perfectly. It's
> rather like using a "Period Instrument" from the time this music was
> written. This will not be a slick and professional production by any
> means... just our small band of musicians and singers having some fun
> with it. None of them had ever seen/heard of a synth like this before so
> it was fun to show it off a bit last night.
>
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