You may be right, and I cannot argue against your experience.
However, I learned that being on an "educational crusade" and "being
serious", is just not very attractive.
Maybe it's European, but a laid back attitude is much more appealing.
Trying to spread enthusiasm comes across as trying to "sell something",
which people at least in Europe find annoying.
It might well be that in the US/CA the slavery is more acknowledged and
everything you say will be seen as a sales pitch.
I'm speaking as an idealist here though, your argument is pragmatic, not
necessarily true. You just arrange your life according to the servitude
that has been put on you by the money system.
That's ok.
But there can be no doubt that venues and musicians would do a lot more
and a lot more fun stuff if money wasn't the issue.
Am 03.01.2018 um 19:08 schrieb Bruno Cognyl-Fournier:
Hi Tristan
I personally didn't study music at university to end up playing
elevator music in Renaissance Fairs. I think as serious musicians, it
is our duty to continue our efforts in educating the public. And
medieval faires is not the way to do it. I therefore disagree with
the original post about awkward concert situations. Yes informal
playing is good, but it limits the amount of people who can become
educated about the music we love. Concerts with themes and story
telling is by far the best approach, as well as workshops. I belong a
to a Non - profit organization in Montreal, composed of musicians who
have studied in Basel, and have performed all over; we organize
workshops and concerts with a different subject each year. It
doensn't attract a lot of people, and the occasional medieval fair
aficionado shows up ( thinking its going to be another medieval fair..)
but the response is great, people are so happy to learn about the
different periods.
you can see what we do at
[1]www.reverdiesmontreal.org
we even have people coming from Boston to participate..!! yay...
Bruno
2018-01-03 12:54 GMT-05:00 Tristan von Neumann
<[2][email protected]>:
Don't bother Bruno, it's the same here in Germany with the Medieval
Faires. They claim to cover 13th-15th century, and succeed when it
comes to housewares, clothing and swordfighting. When it comes to
music, you consider yourself lucky hearing Susato or Attaignant.
If you played some Ars Subtilior songs, you would probably be burned
at the stake.
Most music is basically techno with shawms, bagpipes, and massive
drums, though this is kind of a fun genre that developed there...
Am 03.01.2018 um 18:46 schrieb Bruno Cognyl-Fournier:
Hi
I live in Montreal and play Medieval and Renaissance music. Had
a
medieval music group for 15 years or so, and frankly I got tired of
dressing up and going to medieval fairs and banquets, where no-one
really cares about real medieval music, and just wants background
noise. Most people who go to these fairs and banquets have no clue
as
to what medieval music is, and want everyhing from Thoineau Arbault
Bransle des Chevaux to Lorrena McKennit celtic music. They have
no
clue about Cantigas de Santa Maria, Trouvere and troubadour music,
and
never mind if you should even attempt to play some Trecento music.
I now only play in concert situations, and organize workshops
together
with a bunch of friends, to educate the people.. and I no longer
dress
up..
Back in university some 40 years ago, it was fun to go play in
medieval
and renaissance banquets.. no longer is the case for me
Bruno
2018-01-03 11:46 GMT-05:00 Samuel Lawson <[1][3][email protected]>:
Hallo, Tristan et al.
I play a 16th-century-style 8-course lute.
I live in Indianapolis, IN, USA. My wife and I perform at
some renaissance faires [sic] and Scottish Highland games.
While Renaissance Faire music tends toward novelty songs, I
am adamant on including a handful of John Dowland,
Pickeringe, and some tunes from the Scottish lutebooks
Straloch and Rowallan.
I am also called upon for the occasional wedding and school
events.
Cheers,
Samuel J. Lawson
On Wed, 3 Jan 2018, Tristan von Neumann wrote:
Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2018 14:41:57 +0100
From: Tristan von Neumann <[2][4][email protected]>
To: lutelist Net <[3][5][email protected]>
Subject: [LUTE] Early Music life
Happy New Year to all who are on the European calendar.
Here's one question - is there any noticeable Early Music life
going
on in your
neighborhood, besides the 19th/20th century concert context
(which I
always find
a bit awkward)?
Ever heard of a bar where there are Early Music jam sessions?
Have you ever seen Early music picknicks in the park or in the
woods?
Do you play table music at your own private dinner parties?
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Cheers,
Samuel J. Lawson, FSA Scot
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