Hi Everyone,
My 2 Cents;
Arrangers are a true musical instrument. (period) There are those that think "we have it better than they do "`cause all we do is push buttons" Well we certainly do "push buttons" but it`s the skill and practice that "rises to the top". I have played a few instruments and the "modern- KB" is by far an instrument worthy of respect. Too many people do look down on us , but it`s our ability to master the difficult. It is a challenge to play "guitar" or "drums" However it is all there. What I mean is that you see the strings and you play, pick up the sticks and make a beat (not that easy). But when it comes to "arranger KB`s" we have to be part "musician" part "director" and even part "tech." So when somebody says to me that I "don`t play a real Instrument " I have the profound knowlage that they don`t have a "clue" and if they did they would find that they have a lot to learn. We "arrangers are the best of the musical tree, we can do it all".
jedi