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#350591 - 09/07/12 04:18 AM
Re: Great sounds from Roland FR 2 digital accordion
[Re: Mockie]
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Look, most of the time I'm just kidding around with Tony, but in truth, I just really don't like the TONE QUALITY of the instrument. I admire the skill of the really great players (such as is on display here), but like bagpipes, which to me only sound good at the funeral of some head of state, I just don't like the way the instrument (not the player) sounds. That being the case, i'm probably not going to like it, no matter who is playing it. I view it as an aquired taste that, for whatever reason, I never aquired. I don't think any amount of DEMO's or illustrations is going to change that. I don't even think it's a cultural thing; it's the (to my ears) harsh, gutteral, fingernails-on-a-blackboard sound quality. Let's be honest. It is much more of an 'ethnic' rather than 'mainstream' instrument. Of course this is all just my opinion, which, lest you need reminding, is perfectly valid FOR ME. There is a lot of music out there that just wouldn't sound right played on any OTHER instrument, but I tend not to like that music either. Hey, it's all just a matter of personal taste, probably based on what one is used to or grew up with. Not a judgement thing, just a preference thing. Still love Tony, though. That's what's important.  chas
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#350611 - 09/07/12 09:33 AM
Re: Great sounds from Roland FR 2 digital accordion
[Re: cgiles]
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Registered: 01/16/02
Posts: 14376
Loc: East Greenwich RI USA
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Look, most of the time I'm just kidding around with Tony, but in truth, I just really don't like the TONE QUALITY of the instrument. I admire the skill of the really great players (such as is on display here), but like bagpipes, which to me only sound good at the funeral of some head of state, I just don't like the way the instrument (not the player) sounds. That being the case, i'm probably not going to like it, no matter who is playing it. I view it as an aquired taste that, for whatever reason, I never aquired. I don't think any amount of DEMO's or illustrations is going to change that. I don't even think it's a cultural thing; it's the (to my ears) harsh, gutteral, fingernails-on-a-blackboard sound quality. Let's be honest. It is much more of an 'ethnic' rather than 'mainstream' instrument. Of course this is all just my opinion, which, lest you need reminding, is perfectly valid FOR ME. There is a lot of music out there that just wouldn't sound right played on any OTHER instrument, but I tend not to like that music either. Hey, it's all just a matter of personal taste, probably based on what one is used to or grew up with. Not a judgement thing, just a preference thing. Still love Tony, though. That's what's important. chas chas .. of course it is all personal taste ... and even though you TOTALLY lack it in this case, we still love you  ... I agree, even to me, the sound can be 'grating' ... but in the hands of a 'master', such as Art Van Damme, to ME it sounds beautiful ... especially when the lower register reeds are used ... and while I realize you are not nearly as old as I, there was a time - I guess due to the fact that club/restaurant owners did not want the expense of maintaining a piano - when the accordion was the keyboard instrument of choice/necessity in small bands/combos, and WAS more mainstream ... but then, alas, along came electronic keyboards, and the accordion was put back in the closet... NOT where it belonged of course ...
Edited by tony mads usa (09/07/12 09:34 AM)
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#350672 - 09/08/12 07:43 AM
Re: Great sounds from Roland FR 2 digital accordion
[Re: cgiles]
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Registered: 04/05/08
Posts: 310
Loc: Dublin Ireland
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it's the (to my ears) harsh, gutteral, fingernails-on-a-blackboard sound quality. Let's be honest. It is much more of an 'ethnic' rather than 'mainstream' instrument. Of course this is all just my opinion, which, lest you need reminding, is perfectly valid FOR ME. one is used to or grew up with. Not a judgement thing, just a preference thing. chas Chas A bit harsh on the accordion, which to me is as good as any instrument when played well. We in Europe regard the instrument very highly, whereas in the US you will associate it with those polka bands and a few famous jazz players Frank Morroca, Art Van Damme Ernie Felice and the like. The accordion gets a lot of exposure over here, but so does Jimmy Smith, Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones etc, we like them all. Anyway I will continue to post the best accordion videos and maybe one day you will come 'round to appreciating the instrument a bit more . "Of course this is all just my opinion, which, lest you need reminding, is perfectly valid FOR ME" Frank
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