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Andrew,

That is an interesting point, that many hear my music scores through 2
inch speakers, although everything that I have done since 1991 has
been mixed in 5.1.  There are millions of "home theaters" now, and the
sound for media in the States is now often 5.1 accessible for those
who have systems and want to hear it that way.  Even in the wake of
mp3 players, there are quite a few more into DVDs, which offers a
better music experience than ever before.  One way of looking at it is
that MP3s are an improvement to cassettes.... 

Aside from that going on, and regarding the digital versus analog
discussion -let's face it - the 2 inch speaker hasn't stopped
filmakkers from requesting scores for their pictures with big
orchestras and choir, so why should it stop me from using my modular?
 I do think that the listening audience does notice - it sounds like
someone (me) really has passion for his work because I get to make it
with the instruments that I love.

The audience may hear a piece of music for a moment in passing - we
hear it for hours, days, weeks, months, years.  So, in light of this,
I can't really worry about what others listen to or how they listen to
it.  And, besides, I get to stand on the soundstage with the
orchestra, or in my studio, and hear the music in its best fidelity.

After decades of doing this, what, if not a continuing passion for
music will keep me willing to put up with the typical bullshit dished
out daily by nonmusicians in the name of "business?"  If I behave
properly, then don't take away my toys - they make me happy.


gc


"andrew dalio" <bunnyman@...> wrote:
>
> How about: What we listening to our creations on vs. what our
> listeners are using. Do our killer analog modules make a diff when the
> average user is compressing the track to AAC or MP3 and wearing
> earbuds? How about Gary C? Most people are listening to his work
> through a 2 inch TV speaker...
> 
> -andrew bunny
>