Quote:
Originally Posted by Manny Laureano  This was one of the things Doc and I talked about recently, the idea that perfection seems to rule over all. We've talked about it many times on these thread, as well.
I don't like the current trend in trumpet playing. Yes, there are some wonderful players out there but I find the imagination of many of them sadly lacking. Sorry, I have to be honest. They leave me cold while everyone oohs and ahhs.
Give me a good soldier who's not afraid to get blood on his hands.
ML |
Manny - could it be that guys like you are partly responsible - you appear to be taking risks (in other words, the results are a step above what us mere mortals are capable of) yet the result is still perfection. You guys are just too good.
Saying that, I completely understand where you are coming from - with so many "split note contests" in terms of auditions and local competitions (and don't get me started on the
split count in brass band contests) is it any wonder that many younger players concentrate upon getting a safe accurate performance rather than a potentially great risky one?
Having heard guys like Jens Lindemann, Al Vizzutti & Rex Richardson splat a note or two, it just goes to show that they are willing to take those little risks. Their performances are amazing and running that very fine line between greatness and disaster - they just know how to land on the right side of the line
But back to the topic - Manny, how would you run auditions, if you were given completely free choice of how to choose other players in the section (or your eventual replacement)?