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Great composers have an orchestra at their disposition and are multi instrumentists. they have a hardcore musical education too and are very talented. that's why they were able to do what they've done...any of the producers today would be able to create the same magic these old guys did with just a pen paper and piano?
I agree with you in parts about the instrumental training, and the computer being an isntrument. But jazzmen and rockers are often playing such short pieces in comparison, and they have there instrument and people around them when practising. beethoven didnt have an orchestar with him when composing, ok he had one he could try ideas out on every now and then when it was done, but the harmonic complexities and level of skill that went into writing the music was so insanely high. I often wonder if we dont rush music these days.camus wrote:does jazzmen or rockers need computers to compose? the hell no , i think it answers the question.
Great composers have an orchestra at their disposition and are multi instrumentists. they have a hardcore musical education too and are very talented. that's why they were able to do what they've done...
computer is a tool , and an instrument too... having a guitar wont make you a great guitarist unless youve got practice and talent. it is the same thing with computer music. you can't do great melodies if you don't have a musical background , you can't do banging tunes if you cant feel what will make people shake those asses.
he had at least a bunch of students with whom he could play along.beethoven didnt have an orchestar with him when composing
i do not agree. of course there is a lot of improvisation but it take huge skills to do so.But jazzmen and rockers are often playing such short pieces in comparison
Aphexlejockey wrote:My friend worked on the score for the lord of the rings films, was in actual fact written by lots of people not one person, and they are all amazing musicians. I agree that jazz musicians and instrumentalists all have lots of skill. I just cannot fathom how anyone could write a symphony with pen paper piano and a few instrumentalists. Thought in the head, written onto paper, then played by students. I just feel maybe music is made too quickly these days. There are only a handful of musicians per generation that will stand the test of time and still be listend too 150-200 years in the future. Who would you think they are from our generation? Aphex maybe? Not sure. Just have a lot of respect for the poeple writing music all those years ago.