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Re: why we founded this list (So how and when can we get there?)





Ty Gott wrote:
> I'm new on the list. 

welcome Ty

> 
> First just what is live looping. It would seem that it defines the gear 
> we use and that we use it live like an instrument. 

ahhh,  

> I get the impression that its not live looping that Matthias is trying 
> to promote its also the ambient side of the continuum. 

Matthias was a pioneer in using rhythm with live looping.

If you care to check out some of the music made by list
members you'll find that your description of the "continuum"
 


> I also feel that the technology the group is using could be upgraded. 
> The mailing list isn't as handy as a forum 

well, you'd be also welcome at

http://loopingmusic.proboards.com/index.cgi?


Every few months someone suggests LD should be a forum,
so it might surprise you that the overwhelming opinion on
the list is "leave it alone...it works".

Maybe it's something to do with the all or nothing nature
of mailing list membership. 



> and it would be nice have a 
> more searchable database of loopers.

http://www.loopers-delight.com/cgi-bin/profiles.cgi?step=view_all

...and use "Find on this page" or equivalent from your browser.

> Sadly, my next observation is that music is a kids game. To really take 
> off it has to be the kids that take to looping. From what I can tell, 
> this group is as seasoned as I am.
> We could be the Sensei to a new 
> looping generation. Loop on the one grasshopper ... if you have a one ...

dunnow, we just seem to be here to learn and share.

> 
> Cheers,
> -Ty

...and do you have a link to your own music online?

best regards
andy butler
http://www.andybutler.com

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