From hallk@post.queensu.ca Thu Nov 20 06:32:20 2003
Subject:Re: Organ vs. Synth Horns

Jake,

I believe that one of the reasons that live music remains popular is that it
requires the audience to 'fill in the blanks'. I long ago gave up trying to
reproduce horns, strings, etc. I primarily play what I consider to be the
'classic' pop keyboard sounds - Rhodes, Wurly, Hammond, Clav and acoustic
piano. No fake drums, horns or strings. I concentrate on voicing parts for
the instrument I'm playing, often with very interesting results. I don't
tell the guitar player what to play, he doesn't tell me what to play. We
respect each other enough to accept that we'll make the best choices given
the playing circumstances. Life's too short for cheesy horn parts. Leave
that to the DJs.

Cheers, Ken

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jake Hansen"
I think it stimulated their imagination and interest more this way, hearing
the horn parts recreated on a "real" instrument rather than imitated by a
"simulated" brass section.