03 Jose Mclaughlin and John Stefulj

"One Piano, Six Musicians, New Noises, Etc."

The performance (Friday 6th August, 6:30pm-7:30pm), at Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, was held in the Basil Jones Orchestral Hall.

With John Stefulj (woodwinds and percussion) was (pianists, in appearance order): Steve Newcomb, Lindsay Stafford, Jose McLaughlin, Yitzhak Yedid and Stephen Emmerson.

Audio recording was done by Chris and Matt (Conservatorium recording) and Mark Smith (private recording).

Filming was done by Murray Gay and Matthew Stafford.

The pianists performed on a 9 foot Steinway "D" concert grand piano and seat.

John Stefulj performed on: saxophones (soprano, alto, tenor, baritone); flutes (piccolo, flute, alto flute, bass flute); clarinets (Bb soprano, bass, contrabass); recorders (descant, treble); ocarina; percussion (including - tamborim, pandeiro, agogo, shaker, triangle, bell, egg shaker, glockenspiel, clave, miniature bass drum); microphone; table; floor; water bottle.

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[twistedmindsex]

I like the quirky little abstract dixieland interpretation of Waltzing Matilda @ 3:10 and I wouldn't agree that the musicians lack musical ability; but that "the Con" can't 'teach' folks SOUL is a foregone conclusion. In fact, if anything...

[number1guitarplayer]

@benknibb Hmmnn ... Food for thought. I do appreciate the sentiment; and clearly a persons ear becomes attuned to different types of music - but, isn't there a point at which something can no longer be described as music, but rather a collection of random noises. Some sort of cohesion and structure is surely what defines 'music', as opposed to just sounds. It's an interesting debate, though. Thanks for making me think about it.

[benknibb]

@number1guitarplayer The same could be said about any style of music... for this specific style of music; have you considered that you're not listening hard enough?

[number1guitarplayer]

Wow!!! Clearly one requires no musical ability whatsoever. Simply cobble together any collection of noises, and call it 'Art', and people will applaud - presumably because no-one wants to be seen to be the one calling it what it is - 9 minutes and 51 seconds of your life you'll never get back. I am reminded of the tale of 'The Emperor's New Clothes'.

[simpletunes2]

this is absolute self important nonsense. Have you considered trying 'real' music?