Re: Nancarrow
By Phil DeWalt, forwarded by Terry Smythe
Subj: Re: Nancarrow Area: 0-rec.music.maker Date: 04/26/95
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gratz@ite121.inf.tu-dresden.de (Achim Gratz) wrote:
> [...]
> From the little I have heard of his music, MIDI is probably not
> capable of reproducing his work. At least not with standard
> equipment. And, you _need_ a mechanical piano.
>
Depending on the sequencer's resolution, MIDI is perfectly capable of duplicating the rhythmic complexities of Nancarrow's music. I myself sequenced his study #19 with complete accuracy (at least, I defy anyone to notice any rhythmic differences between my sequenced version and Nancarrow's). In fact, if your sequencer has such features as "Scale Time" or "Scale Tempo's", then you can sequence one of his scores in MUCH less time than it took Conlon to hand punch it.
However, there is no denying that even the best MIDI sequence won't hold a candle to the sound of Nancarrow's modified player piano's. Get Wergo's 5 CD set and it'll blast your mind.
Last I heard Nancarrow is still alive but in poor health.
Phil |
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