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In a message dated 99-10-31 18:10:02 EST, you write:

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john,
they may be old but the classics never go out of style......they do however 
languish in obscurity........
when i listen to the best of that era`s work, i wonder why i even am 
interested ( as little as i am anyway ) in stuff like midi!!!!! actually, i 
know the reasons, simplifies some things like algorithmic computer control 
considerably over my old semi-homebrew / kit lash-up from p***  (which is 
actually about all i use midi for).
probably the fact that i don`t play keyboards also is a major factor. i 
concede the point that if i were a "working musician" doing gigs that a midi 
setup would be very handy keyboard-wise but also that it is not inherently 
"electronic music" but rather music that uses electronic keyboards,IMHO. midi 
doesn`t preclude that ( "pure" e.m. ) use but i rarely see it used that way ( 
of course, i live in a cave and don`t get out much either!!!! ).  :^)
best,
dave