TBHWM

[L. Bird]

>The only thing I can think of that comes close is a congregation singing 
>hymns in a church. Even there, they are merely singing along to someone 
>else's music.  I know your feelings on religion, but forget the veracity of 
>that myth/truth for a moment.

David, I'm not sure hymns is a good analogy.  That case is about the same as 
The Who's audience singing along with "Pinball Wizard" or "Who Are You," 
which Pete already experiences every time he goes out with The Who.  The 
Method will allow a modicum of audience participation in (hopefully) some 
grand composition, but "sitting" still feels very far removed from the final 
product.

I know Pete is dedicated to the idea of connection through The Grid, but as 
I understand this, it's going to be very impersonal.  Sitters will input 
data that will be considered and expanded by one or two 
composers/programmers Pete has cooperating on the project.  The end result 
may be a grand art project that everyone can have the satisfaction of 
contributing to, but it's still not like playing along in real time.  I'm 
wondering if Pete couldn't come up with some push-button arrangement (like 
audience voting technology) where individuals could inject their own theme 
at a particular signal.  This might be a bit freeform and somewhat messier, 
but I'm sure there would be a much greater feeling of cooperation and 
"joining together with the band."   What do you think?


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