Guy Berger Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 When they were rehearsing, some of the [Arkestra] musicians complained when Sonny asked them to listen to examples of currently popular disco records: "This is some hokey shit, Sonny." "This hokey shit is somebody's hopes and dreams," he chided them. "Don't be so hip!" - Space Is the Place, p. 352 As a listener, NEVER be too hip. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Just as a listener? How's about as a human? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasing the Korean Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 (edited) There is a funny story, not sure of the source, but it goes like this: Cecil Taylor is at a party and the host is trying to impress him by spinning the most out vinyl he has in his collection. After a few records, Cecil says, "Hey, got any Smokey Robinson?" Does "Space is the Place" reference Sun Ra's interest in Les Baxter? Supposedly Les's exotica records were a big influence on his concept for the Arkestra. Edited November 24, 2006 by Teasing the Korean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B. Clugston Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 When they were rehearsing, some of the [Arkestra] musicians complained when Sonny asked them to listen to examples of currently popular disco records: "This is some hokey shit, Sonny." "This hokey shit is somebody's hopes and dreams," he chided them. "Don't be so hip!" - Space Is the Place, p. 352 As a listener, NEVER be too hip. Guy I love that quote and sometimes use it when music elitists are getting too pretentious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Berger Posted November 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 (edited) Does "Space is the Place" reference Sun Ra's interest in Les Baxter? Supposedly Les's exotica records were a big influence on his concept for the Arkestra. Yup! Guy Edited November 24, 2006 by Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat5 Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Mr. Ra's quote is deep and true. However there is much so-called music that I really don't want to listen to. I don't care about "their" hopes and dreams (anymore than they care about mine). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Mr. Ra's quote is deep and true. However there is much so-called music that I really don't want to listen to. I don't care about "their" hopes and dreams (anymore than they care about mine). You don't have to. But a musician has to be concerned for his audience. MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasing the Korean Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 (edited) As both a musician and listener, I care about the Magnificent Goldberg's hopes and dreams, because he is such a hip mofo... And since it's Thanksgiving, I'm feeling generous. So I care about ALL of your hopes and dreams, at least until midnight on Sunday! Edited November 25, 2006 by Teasing the Korean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 As both a musician and listener, I care about the Magnificent Goldberg's hopes and dreams, because he is such a hip mofo... Now you're teasing ME! MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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