Date: Tue, 7 Feb 1995 06:45:38 -0500 (EST)
From: Earl Shay 
Subject: Re: MIDI Accompaniments
To: Richard Repp 
Cc: VOCALIST@phoenix.oulu.fi
In-Reply-To: 


You said it all when you said "Midi accompaniment can never replace a 
live accompanist."

The many nuances (and spontaneity) that a live accompanist can provide 
make a live accompanist irreplaceable.

That being said, there is a certain merit in an absolutely solid rhythmic 
accompaniment, and the ability to transpose instantly, and to find an 
absolute tempo in a flash (and to play with tempo variations in a 
structured and calculated way).

There are thousands of advantages to MIDI/LIVE. These are just a few.

Try (I think) cs.ruu.nl That's the largest repository of midi files. Or 
tune in to comp.music. 

Unfortunately there are few vocal pieces at this site, and of course they 
are of varying quality.

I have a decent number of vocal pieces (being a vocal coach) that I'd be 
willing to *swap*.

Cheers and best wishes,
E

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