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Resonant Thoughts: Jason Karp On Rhythm
“It’s a lot about rhythm and trying to find that rhythm and let the rhythm carry you so you don’t feel like you’re having to push the whole time. Let the rhythm carry you through the whole way. It makes the rhythm bigger: when you have more than one person there it’s the collective rhythm… Continue reading
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Resonant Thoughts: John McPhee On Form, Structure, and Scale
“When you are close like this, nearing satisfaction on something that has taken a very long time do to, you don’t want to be tempted to decide too soon that you are done. You need to add time for a final assessment of the over-all form and structure before removing those bits of clay and… Continue reading
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Compositional Principles
Capturing a live performance is worth more than re-playing a sample. A clear process of making results in a clear experience of listening. Have the music sounding coherent at each stage of its crafting. Seek sounds compelling on their own. Pay attention to those (fleeting) moments the music takes you outside of itself. How did… Continue reading
