Re: keeping loops interesting

[Per Boysen <perboysen@gmail.com>]

I think a key method here is to not think about "the loop" but focus  
your mind on melodies that may come after the loop or a melody to add  
on top of the loop etc. Looping is not different from playing in a  
band: you just cant listen to your own instruments, you need to  
really listen to the other guys instruments. Then rely on your  
musical instincts to let your own notes just drop here and there as  
comments to other sounds.

Or to put it in ice hockey terms: use Split Vision!!! Do not stare at  
the the puck, but take in a full scan of the complete field and only  
keep enough glimpses of the puck for bringing it with you as you move  
though the playing field. I love that allegory, it's so close to  
making music (and keeping loops interesting :-)  Like meditation too:  
"relaxed concentration".

Greetings from Sweden

Per Boysen
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