My host, Mr. Frederik Magle, thank you for this performance.
For the first time online I'm thinking my studio headphones aren't enough.
I'm trying to imagine the cathedral areas that would differentiate the sound,
more than just simple stereo left and right, or even quadraphonic.
What was nice right away was the quality of the recording, seemingly perfect.
I turned it up loud right away, but grew frustrated with the headphone's limitations.
While I was listening I was thinking that if the recording aspect of this cathedral
was so tightly controlled, maybe you could have had a mike hanging over your
keyboard, so the sound of the keys and your fingers could be put into the mix,
even the stops being pulled, adding percussive elements.
All this is leading up to a question I have for you.
When you were describing your tour in terms of various keyboard mechanics,
you mentioned a delayed timing because of weak pneumatics, and how you coped.
Fretting fingers want to know, when an unexpected swell of sound filled your ears,
how did it make you feel?
Was this something you could be purposeful with, catching some unpredictable sounds,
almost like jamming with yourself?
I would imagine the first time you play the new acoustics would provide almost the
same experience of unexpected sounds.
Considering all the complexities I can't imagine, that a lot of unimaginable sounds.
What a sonic realm to dwell in!
And thinking of that, looking at the Riga Cathedral photo, I'd want the keyboard
to be up front in the middle...
no, no, that's so wrong, I was starting imagine measurements for keyboard placement,
but there are priestly concerns.
If you're responding, Mr. Frederik Magle, where is your favorite keyboard placement?
Up around the choir loft, getting into the vocal mix more easily,
or down amongst the bass so you feel it in your chest?
Those are the only two positions that represent existing ambient choices for me,
and for me that's standing closer to the P.A. or monitors to hear the vocals,
or getting closer to the bass or drums to be more into that mix.
I've been online and emailing but only did the easy build thing and activated a domain
just over three weeks ago. My time on your domain has been so meaningful for me,
that I have put a link to you on my title page. I hope this meets your approval.
www.johnwatt.ca
May my domain find the same symphonic functionality of yours some day.
Thank you for any effort you may make on my behalf,
as always, John Watt
I really love your works!
