Take it to the Stage: Reflections on Live Laptop Music from Artists
Hi. Create Digital Music let some of the most influential live laptop performers discuss their thoughts on the art. I've seen a few of these dudes perform myself and can vouch that they know exactly what they're talking about. This one is a must read for any budding live set enthusiast.
As a live laptop performer one truly understands the trials and tribulations of creating an interesting, engaging, and overall fun set that isn't going to look like you are just standing there checking your email. Over the years my own live set has been continuously changing and evolving as I experiment with new ideas and gadgets; usually for the better... other times for the worse. But this is what makes creating a set both fulfilling and frustrating: there are no rules or guidelines to how you do it, just trial and error until you find what works best for you and your sound. I always love those moments before a show after everyone is set up and all the artists are walking around on stage, arms crossed, checking out each other's live sets, asking questions, and sharing performance philosophies.
These days I try to stick to one rule when it comes to my live sets: make it fun. If I'm up there and I'm either struggling or bored, I find that the audience shares that experience with me. So as long as I'm having fun with the music its easy to see that the audience enjoys themselves too.
This is of course assuming that there are people at any of my shows, but we're working on that -_-
Well said. Love you.
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