[NewMusic] acoustic vs. electronic

[Barry Threw]

I agree.  I think all of these things have to work together.  And some 
of the most enjoyable musical experiences come from all  of them working 
together...

b


Philip Gelb wrote:
>> Phil Gelb can corroborate this, but most people I
>> know
>> who are deeply interested in cooking still own a
>> mortar and pestle.  Why?  Because a) it's a lot
>> easier
>> to pulverize a small amount of herbs, peppercorns,
>> etc. etc, using this most primitive of methods than
>> it
>> is to throw it in a cuisinart.  And many cooks enjoy
>> the tactile part of the process.  Just because
>> technology improves some things does not necessarily
>> mean that it improves all.  
> 
> 
> yeah, i have a mortar and pestle and i also have some
> very powerful engines running my blenders, juicers and
> mixers. Both have a place on my stage or kitchen!
> 
> Food and music are very analagous. Study the
> traditions in depth and then go forward. 
> 
> i am glad we have acostic and electronic instruments,
> mortar and pestles and my vitamix blender :)
> 
> phil
> 
> Philip Gelb
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> vegetarian chef
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