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Originally posted by Yorick:
No training! Try me! Self taught and I play seven or so intruments plus program on VST/Protools etc.
If they couldn't play a standard instrument they could DJ and make art, or be considered experimental.
R.E.M. sung the praises of lesser skill when they picked up mandolins for their groundbreaking album....XXXXXX (can't remember the name, it had "losing my religion" on it).
It makes you look at the melodies differently. Simpler. Things you avoid once proficient.
Well, I've presented my views, you've presented yours, and we don't agree!
Being self-taught doesn't make you any less 'taught' does it? It just means you have more talent and more persistance than average!
And did you start playing publically before you had attained some degree of proficiency?
Anyway, let's call it a day, shall we? I'd like this thread to have more contributers than just us - it needs to be in Gen Dis with a new title....
I've started a thread in Gen Dis with a link to page 2 of this thread, so maybe don't post in this one any more, ok? At least, not on the art thing. [img]smile.gif[/img]
[ 11-16-2001: Message edited by: Fljotsdale ]