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Originally Posted by Smithi20  To hook this back to the thread, when interpreting others´work, owning the piece should feel so fresh that you feel like you´re creating it on the spot. |
Ian,
In my opinion, free improvisation connects us more to the moment that any other type of musical expression. Your "repertoire" is your vocabulary and ability to express yourself/compose in real time. Vinnie, of course, is a good friend (we're colleagues at CalArts).
That said, you've hit the nail on the head with your thought that I quote above. If we can't achieve this elevated state, it's hard to call what we do "art".
Cheers and I look forward to meeting,
EC