Musique a la Mecanique
By Robbie Rhodes
I love the fresh viewpoint from Philippe Rouille' ("say rue-YEY") in Digest 961017. He says that through our hobby we enjoy "Live Music Created Mechanically."
The sound is real-time, created while we listen, and watch, and perhaps even dance. This is much more fun than just hearing a sound from a loudspeaker, and it bears kinship to the pleasures of a live performance.
The next time I play the Gershwin piano rolls for visitors, I'll explain that they will hear "a live performance, programed for us by George!"
Perhaps they will understand....
Robbie Rhodes
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