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Post by isaacs on Nov 10, 2005 7:28:47 GMT 10
"Truthless", in all honesty I haven't counted. However I think ensemble engagement is the crux of superb duo playing, so I don't agree that this particular very strong compliment is not about Sam's playing, in fact I'd say it goes to the heart of the thing.
Anyhow - I think I have said my piece now, and I've provided one of my reviews for discussion. I'm happy to see this thread continue if people have things still to say but I'm now bowing out of this particular thread.
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Post by Joe Chindamo on Nov 10, 2005 8:32:25 GMT 10
Dear Truthless,
Well what you call technical nitpicking is what I call that essential difference which seperates the very good from the exceptional. It was nitpicking that got man to the moon. it was nitpicking that made Bill Evan's harmony so miraculous. It was nick picking that broke the 4 minute mile. (For the final time, please, I'm not referring to Sam and Jamie here - just talking in general terms about the art of making music, playing an instrument with particular bias towards jazz).The trouble with jazz is that for years every jazz musician has wanted to be taken as seriously as is classical counterpart. What happens when we are subjected to the same stringent standards as our classical friends is that some of us take refuge in statements such as "let's just have fun, it's jazz, anything goes. This is not far from the familiar 'close enough for jazz" Well, you can't have it both ways. Either this is an artform which we strive to perfect our whole lives or it isn't. Anything which is any good just doestn't happen on its own.It happens on its own after years of hard work and hard thinking. It's not a case of letting your hair down and not adhering to any form of codified thought. For me, playing music is only fun when all elements are attended to. The mental, physical, spiritual, sensual etc. And believe me, when this happens and it all comes together the experience is exhiliratingThis is also what keeping it real is about , but somehow I feel that keeping real, for some people means the very opposite, almost as though they are afraid of what knowledge and hard work may bring. . Why do we practise? Why is there a college? Actually the reason I entered this discussion has nothing to do with whether Tim is correct or whether he likes Sam or Sam likes Tim, or Paul likes me or when Harry met Sally. In a way, I suppose I'm writing to defend nitpicking.
PS Paul wouldn't write a bad review about me, would he?
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Post by Reader on Nov 10, 2005 9:24:56 GMT 10
PS Paul wouldn't write a bad review about me, would he? Maybe, maybe not, but question is would your shared history taint the review? I know it was a light aside but still isn't this one of the relevant points here? (I just can't help being serious). |
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Post by Nephew on Nov 10, 2005 9:25:19 GMT 10
PS Paul wouldn't write a bad review about me, would he?
Wouldn't touch that with Uncle Johns Dick!!!!!!!!
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Post by Not Not Paul on Nov 10, 2005 13:18:29 GMT 10
PS Paul wouldn't write a bad review about me, would he?
Wouldn't touch that with Uncle Johns Dick
nephew you clearly don't like Uncle John very much do you? Did he steal your Jazz barbie?
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Post by pg on Nov 10, 2005 20:02:48 GMT 10
No, Joe. I wouldn't write a bad review about you.
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Post by Grabba on Nov 10, 2005 20:26:11 GMT 10
Don't want to nitpick, but practice is spelt with a 'c' - do is the verb. Cheers - Grabba |
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Post by aj on Nov 10, 2005 20:51:40 GMT 10
actually, 'practise' is the verb, 'practice' the noun..........not a mistake the real PG would make, I'm sure
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Post by pg on Nov 10, 2005 21:00:20 GMT 10
Quite right, Adrian. Actually, a study of the spelling on this thread would suggest a frightening crisis in literacy amongst the faithful. And I have never referred to myself as'Grabba'. So, to 'Grabba', I say this: Phuque yew.
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Post by Grabba on Nov 10, 2005 21:07:37 GMT 10
Quite right, Adrian. Actually, a study of the spelling on this thread would suggest a frightening crisis in literacy amongst the faithful. And I have never referred to myself as'Grabba'. So, to 'Grabba', I say this: Phuque yew. but isn't phuque yew spelt as...... |
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Post by Kenny on Nov 11, 2005 6:30:04 GMT 10
Quite right, Adrian. Actually, a study of the spelling on this thread would suggest a frightening crisis in literacy amongst the faithful. Ah, guilty, moi. It was only when I did a spellcheck on a recent post hereabouts that I discovered I have spent my entire life 'til now mis-spelling atheist! |
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Post by aj on Nov 11, 2005 7:06:40 GMT 10
at least you won't go to Hell for that one.........
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Post by Kenny on Nov 11, 2005 7:19:40 GMT 10
So what will I go to hell for?  Working for Rupert? |
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Post by aj on Nov 11, 2005 8:38:29 GMT 10
you said it !!
I mean, has anyone ever seen Rupert without shoes on ?
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Post by not god on Nov 11, 2005 9:30:09 GMT 10
aj - like you are purer than the driven snow? ha ha ha
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