this video came out today:it shows pretty much what you say: control physical instruments by MIDI, probably partly the guitar and mostly a sequencer.I dont see it much related to loopingand I dont quite understand the point:it must be great to be in the Orchestrion and hear it all directly, but it still will not be better than a band (except that the robots may play quicker and more exactly than players)for the concert, he probably will have to amplify it all as usual so it will sound a little more alive than from a sampler (since each trigger is a real new note and not the same sample repeated), but also maintains all the problems of transport, space, amplification, mixing... just saving the musicians really...On 15 Dec 2009, at 21:32, George Ludwig wrote:I haven't seen it, but thanks for mentioning it. I just bought two tickets. :)My impression is that he is using MIDI (or some other control protocol) to trigger physical orchestral instruments to accompany him. I'm such a Metheny fan, I've got to see it no matter what...-GeorgeOn Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 7:05 AM, Christo Jota <chris@christojota.de> wrote:
Hi,did anyone see Pat Metheny on his Orchestrion-Tour ?Is it interesting for both loopers and "normal" people?I´m thinking about buying a ticket for me and my wife, butnot sure if it´s something for both of us.I read on Metheny´s website that it´s a solo-performanceusing devices to replace other instruments, which soundsto me like he´s been using kind of a looping device.Certainly a custom made device built especially for Metheny...Anyone there who knows more about it?Best,Christo
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