Prepared piano

Avery Todd atodd@UH.EDU
Tue, 15 Apr 1997 14:52:30 -0500


Les,

> I mean,
>comparatively-speaking, even when Jerry Lee poured lighter-fluid in his
>piano, tossed in a match, set it on fire and kept on playing, at least it
>served to enhance the effectiveness of the music being played.

   I've heard of being flamed, but that's carrying it a little too far. :-)

>I guess
>what it comes down to is that I would much rather hear a prepared PIANIST,
>than a prepared piano!

   I can't help but agree.

>Les (sometimes accused of being opinionated!) Smith

   Who? You? B:-)

Regards,
Avery

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Moores School of Music
University of Houston
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