|   The downside of comps is that | allears
Aug 26, 2001 10:50 PM | | I recently became hooked on 'em. All I wanted to do was listen to, or compose, the perfect disc for me or you. The music I received was great, to be sure, yet taken out of context. Tonight I listenend to Robbie Robertson's Contact from the Underworld of Redboy with Mrs. Allears and even though we are not big fans of American Indian music, this is a great album. The songs, music, and intellectual content is amazing. This is why I hang around here. Individual songs are great, top 40 radio has proved this, but to listen to a great composition with each song in context is a beautiful thing. |
| I Think You Are Missing The Point... | Mary
Aug 27, 2001 2:14 PM | | I believe the PRIMARY purpose of a comp -- or at
least my point of reference in participation --
is to be introduced to music that I haven't heard,
or invested the time in listening. Then, I
can purchase more of that artist's releases and gain
the experience you are referencing.
While I believe a lot of effort is put
forth to create a comp that
is fluid and transitions well,
the primary purpose
is exposure to new music.
Anyone can jump in here, but this is just my .02.
M |
| You can both be correct | Jim Clark
Aug 27, 2001 2:52 PM | | And from a third perspective, a comp can easily be a stand alone disc. I think my Surf Comp is just fine by itself. You don't lose anything in terms of context by listening to 'Scalped' by Dick Dale in the comp. as opposed to the CD itself. Actually, in my opinion, it works better in the comp when compared and contrasted to other artists/songs/styles in the genre. Many others have produced comps that I feel fit into this 'stand by themselves' category.
Sure, somebody listening to a Morrissey song for the first time on a comp will be missing out on the context of the entire CD. But, like Mary says, if you like that one song, most will search out the CD and maybe others and experience the whole nine yards. And that is, like Allears says, a very rewarding experience.
Vive Le Rock
Jim Clark |
| My only point | allears
Aug 27, 2001 3:15 PM | | is that for awhile comps were all I listened to. It's nice to once again spin an entire original piece of work and listen from beginning to end and appreciate a good work of art.
Jim, your 'Surf' disc is excellent, thank you. I sent you a couple postmarked today. |
| Funny | Jim Clark
Aug 27, 2001 3:53 PM | | I didn't even make the connection. Doh! that wasn't intended as a shameless plug-honest. It was just the first example that came to mind.
How did that comp play? For some reason I had mistakenly given away the master and had to reconstruct it. I didn't take the time to 'proof-listen' to make sure there weren't any clicks/pops/other nasties. Did it come out OK or were there problems?
Vive Le Rock
Jim Clark |
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