Buddy asked:
[i]how'd the show go?
any other thereminsts there?
any new video footage?[/i]
The show went very well. A big part of the success was due to the support I had from the electro-music folks. I did not have to make compromises on my sound system setup, including my monitoring scheme and that greatly contributed to the outcome.
A few folks posted comments after the festival in this thread:
http://electro-music.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=17904
For a performer, the combination of optimum sound balances and an enthusiastic and attentive audience is something that doesn't always happen. The listeners responded with genuine enthusiasm after each work and jumped to their feet at the end.
The experience proved a great vote of confidence for my efforts to create original compositions for theremin and electronics.
Indeed, there were other thereminists there although Kip Rosser was the only other thereminist that performed on the theremin. Kip's offerings, which included a collaboration between him and an excellent jazz pianist, were very well-received. (Perhaps Kip will make a post and share his experience, too.)
The entire festival included strong sets in just about every electronic genre imaginable.
They did take some video however my chances of getting my hands on it is just about nill. If history repeats itself, they will make a documentary-style video that will include clips from the various sets and, who knows, there might be a few seconds of my set in there.
Many folks have encouraged me to create original compositions and I have taken their suggestions to heart. The bad part of this is that composition, for me, is a time-consuming process compared to playing already-existing works. Though the direction of original composition has impacted my output I think that it is the best direction for me.
My efforts include outreach to wider audiences and, while it will take awhile to gain a following, I'm just taking things a day at a time.
Many thanks to folks here on TW and elsewhere for all the support and encouragement.
[i]-- Kevin[/i]
