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publishAWM t1_j9f0dl1 wrote

Reply to comment by TerminationClause in Conductors and their functions by TerminationClause

no apology needed. both conductors and producers are definitely mystifying. they're entirely responsible for the "delivery". amazing musicians make their jobs easier.

in short, if you're underwhelmed by a professional orchestra, you can blame the conductor. when it comes to recorded music, it's the producer's job to make it special.

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publishAWM t1_j97cea5 wrote

Reply to Conductors and their functions by TerminationClause

the conductor spent hours in rehearsal guiding the orchestra through the sheet music for a performance. the conductor is an interpreter, an arranger, a guide, and a constant reminder for all the production notes that went into the preparation.

the sheet music tells only half of the story. the conductor is visible not only in peripheral view but the musicians each have their own way of glancing at the conductor for a cue on every nuance.

sure, orchestral music can be set to a metronome, but where's the fun in that? it's the conductor's responsibility to inject dynamics and ensure that everyone knows what to do at every moment throughout the score.

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Reply to Are you able to separate the music from the musician? by RickTheDad1

caught between nostalgia and relevance on this one. can't bring myself to appreciate abusers in any way, yet if I fell for their material before their crimes came to light, I just can't force anyone else to listen to their stuff. it creates a bigger conversation around permission to play their music when and where others can hear it.

example: I hosted karaoke and bingo and DJ'd for years. I refuse to subject anyone to potentially problematic artists or material. I'd often engage the audience for feedback when someone wanted to perform or hear something "edgy", same as telling every non-POC and/or ableist that they can't say/sing certain things on the mic.

unrelated to this, as a host I only allow "Happy Birthday" once per night, so I make it a point to ask how many birthday celebrations are present before even singing it once. can't please everyone but we can AT LEAST read the room.

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publishAWM t1_ixrrx5f wrote

Reply to Cannot efficiently enjoy music for months. Opinions? by Guy_mearkle1

thank you for sharing your experience. first, I want to send you kudos for being vulnerable and asking for insight. that's sometimes the hardest step for me, and I immensely respect your resolve in looking for answers.

unfortunately, I don't know what to call it, but you're definitely going through something remarkable.

(please let me know if anything in this response completely misses the mark)

there's far too much pressure on humans to be "adequate" despite how extremely subjective that definition can be. each human deserves to discover their unique formula for autonomous enjoyment that will (hopefully) invariably endure everything life throws at them.

given how much you've turned to music in the past, it sounds like your physical being is rejecting music. as a musician, it always gives me pause when music sounds mundane or fails to move me.

I could go on and on, but I'd be kind of navel gazing and speaking too much from my own experience (something I'm actively working on). definitely don't want to assume too much and suggest an inappropriate solution.

please just know that you're not alone, and I'm more than happy to talk about pretty much anything at great length and extreme depth.

you've got this 🏆

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publishAWM t1_ixqpwe6 wrote

Reply to Mic question by ChilliWarmKangaroo

a 2-channel mixer and a powered speaker will work famously well. if everything in the jam space still gets too loud, there are slightly more complicated setups that'll give the singer comfortable control over the dynamics (e.g. a Behringer MA400 Micro Mon, headphones, and a 2nd mic that only acts as a room mic and only sent to the headphones, etc.)

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