David
I think at present, we all listen to your MP3 recordings on the
computer, but should you think of producing these as CDs, then the
fact that many people have very different systems, some very dry,
others very warm, makes it an almost impossible task to please every
one. However, to my ears, and in my system, far too many engineers
add reverb, and I particularly feel that gut diapasons make for a
clear sound, so too much manipulation in that direction would seem
counter effective.
I agree that we do seem to evolve with the lutes and even the strings
we use to play. I feel sure that a person used to playing with metal
wound basses will probably find gut basses weak, because they have
adapted to damping their wirewounds; while gut bass players have to
learn to make them sing. I suppose also if a lute were slightly weak
in the bass region, a lutist would also learn how to coax more out of
it; while if the instrument is a little bass heavy, it would also be
possible to control this; but our playing sensitivity would evolve
differently in relation to all this.
Indeed, you told me that some of Satoh's compositions are closely
linked to the gut strings that he uses. I would also expect a
performer-composer to explore the qualities of the instrument they
are playing; so there again the "timbre" of the instrument could
surely be an influence in the composition and as you say, the
player's general development.
Best
Anthony
Le 13 août 07 à 10:26, LGS-Europe a écrit :
> Anthony
>
> No offense taken whatsoever. Your, as are anybody's, contributions
> to my
> quest for the best sound on a 1000 euro budget are much appreciated.
>
>> that are dry. Very few people have acceptable hifi systems,
>
> I have none to speak of, and I'm finding it more and more neccecary
> to get
> myself a good set of monitors to judge what I'm doing. So much for my
> budget. Comparing with discs I like on the equipment I have is the
> best I
> can do for now. It helps. So do all of your ears and equipment.
>
>> that a lute needs at least a year to develop its full potential, and
>
> I feel lutes that reach their peak early will deteriorate soon. In my
> experience a good instrument will not stop growing, however slowly
> after
> many, many years. But it's hard to say, sometimes, for it might be
> that a
> good instrument gives you the chance to develop your sound on it. A
> good
> instrument will have much hidden potential to discover. A boring
> instrument
> gives it all away the moment you pick it up for the first time,
> after that
> it has nothing more to show you. Imagine your girl/boyfriend like
> that ...
>
> David
>
>
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