At 02:12 PM 5/6/2007, John Howell wrote:

>>Woodwind groupings also are strange in that the vibratos don't match
>>each other. It is more than just being in tune with each other, live
>>musicians also phrase, breathe and vibrate in ways that mesh with
>>each other. You can have the world's biggest sample library and
>>still not achieve that kind of collaboration.
>
>Absolutely!  Especially the phrasing and breathing.  I'm not as sold
>on the vibratos, since I've never been aware of orchestral woodwinds
>attempting to match vibratos.  You have, after all, the clarinets in
>there, traditionally playing with straight tone.  But you're
>absolutely right about their striving to think together.  Even
>gigging orchestras can come close, but play with the same 8 people
>for 10 years and it can be quite beautiful.

Ok, I had to go try it out.

I got it right away.

I think the note beginnings (articulations) sounded fake. But, I also agree that the vibrato didn't sound right either.

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