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In Reply to: RE: Live violin... posted by slapshot on July 16, 2016 at 20:10:11
I'm a pro violinist. I have a very high end system....not even close.
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There is no comparison between live acoustic music in a well designed concert hall and a recording of any kind on audio gear. I heard a live pianist yesterday in a home and it blew away any audio reproduction that I have heard of solo piano. The recording might be of a pianist that is better than the amateur player but, the sound is not at all comparable IMO.
Seems like you had the same experience as I did. Remarkable and somewhat depressing all at the same time. I am verily impressed by the intellect and dedication of audio designers and engineers for all they try to do to recreate the "absolute" sound....but it is clearly a monumental task and I just don't think we are all that close yet. Still, love listening to music on my stereo, and am thankful for all the effort they put into getting things to where they are...but, ah, that solo violin, or piano live! What an amazing thing to behold!
Well, you would know better than those of us who are not musicians. I think, if we are to be honest with ourselves, it would help us to understand the shortcomings of our systems to see well produced live concerts...of course, some of us might not want to be reminded of the shortcomings of our systems! :)
That being said, since I can't have Lucia Micarelli come over to my house and play for me (indeed, it might be too loud for my listening room anyway), I'll be happy to listen to her recorded music on my stereo.
Just curious, is it true that when a musician is playing in an orchestra, whether it's a violin or oboe or whatever, he actually can't hear his own instrument?
Sometimes that is true....its a matter of balance. I'm a violinist, so there are many playing the same notes as I; if I don't become incorporated in the whole, I have to find another job. It goes as far as sting selection for my instrument. Some strings (Evah Pirazzi) are designed with power in mind, and are good for solo work. Some are designed to meld into the whole (Dominant). I have two bows in my case...one with more projection, and one for orchestra work. Even the rosin I select for a performance makes a difference. ....its all balance and the quest of a certain sound one is after.
So, as an audiophile, I assume you've cryogenically treated your violin? :)
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