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#269420 - 08/17/09 09:03 AM
Re: Survival or Death to the Arranger keyboard ?
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Registered: 12/08/02
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Loc: Forest Hill, MD USA
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I sincerely believe that when those of us that are currently performing turn up our toes and depart this world, it will be the end of a wonderful era. DNJ hit the nail on the head, particularly for those that wish to continue making a living in the entertainment industry. Sometime in the not too distant future the only keys that entertainers will utilize are those that I just used to type this message. Sad, but true!
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#269422 - 08/17/09 09:14 AM
Re: Survival or Death to the Arranger keyboard ?
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Registered: 09/21/00
Posts: 43703
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Originally posted by leeboy: I think it's more of an issue of exposure...these things are cool and if younger folks were really exposed to them I think sales would include them too.
Lee that is quite possible....... but remember years ago many of the players had no alternative but to "REALLY learn and take lessons etc, if you wanted to play an instrument, all before all this easy computer based methods, programs etc, giving everyone many alternative ways to create music. Even with major advertising I doubt it will win them over by the droves.....right now arranger players are a small percentage segment of the whole music playing public. There are simply too many choices out there...some easier then others but none the less all these choices slim down the majority in all genres. As an example look at any Philharmonic orchestra today and you'll see a majority of Asian players that have gone to conservatories of music to learn Violin, Cello, Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn, etc, where other kids today go the total opposite route and become looped based DJ's, Rappers & what have you etc,...there's a new world out there moving along very fast. There's a place for arranger players but it will have to share it with the rest of the worlds alternatives. Being very versatile, using all that is available, and do NOT be a one trick pony will serve you very well as a performer in today's musical market place if you want to be a full timer.. PS... as a side note being able to Sing very well will certainly improve your success rate no matter what method you use..instrumentalists will be at somewhat of a disadvantage when using other methods besides playing and arranger. [This message has been edited by Dnj (edited 08-17-2009).]
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#269423 - 08/17/09 09:37 AM
Re: Survival or Death to the Arranger keyboard ?
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Registered: 06/25/99
Posts: 16735
Loc: Benton, LA, USA
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I must reluctantly agree with DNJ. Most people have no idea whether you are playing "live", using midi files, MP3s, DVDs or STDs. And they don't care as long as it sounds good. They can see you singing though. I have tried to find younger people, including my own kids, interested in learning to use arrangers. No luck. The music stores here quit carrying them, except for the little bitty ones, a Casio or two, and piano/arranger combos such as Clavinovas. I believe the future of arrangers is limited unless the manufacturers start promoting them to younger people. Not sure how they would accomplish that, short of getting a well-know performer to admit using them. I recall Techics running ads showing stars, such as Johnny Cash, using them. Of course they went out of business! DonM
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