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The Future of Mechanical Music
By Jeffrey Borinsky

Douglas Henderson wrote:

> Witness AMICA having its annual "pumper content" (wrong term, for
> a pedal player, but fine for an antique fire engine!), in which the
> winner usually 'mugs' for the audiences and wears 'cute' costumes.
> Music has little to do with this convention event, which includes
> a 'put-down' term for the Pianola, by the very nature of its title.

What an insult to this year's winner who gave a fine and sensitive
performance!  Also to Julian Dyer, a fine pianolist who has won twice
in the past and probably deserved to win again this year with a
stunning rendition of "Pineapple Poll" arranged by Rex Lawson.

Jeffrey Borinsky, London


(Message sent Tue 2 Mar 2004, 10:12:15 GMT, from time zone GMT.)

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