Hello! "in-depth" analysis is sure required because Gackt doesn't really do "without-depth" in his productions, does he? I was anxious not to be too technical so I'm reassured that you are not put off but so much violin-ish explanation!
Gackt himself says that the production of a note from the violin is more similiar to singing than to striking a note on the piano, where the pitch cannot be varied by the player. He goes on to explain how he uses flat-ness or sharp-ness of tuning to emphasize the minor or major quality of tonality. This, of course, is not possible with a piano where the piano-tuner fixes the pitch of the notes for you! It IS possible on a synthesizer/electronic keyboard with a pitch-bender.
Yes, that duet performance was quite riveting - and I was so impressed that the audience went as silent as a rock - not even breathing! - for its whole length.
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Date: 2009-07-13 10:55 pm (UTC)Gackt himself says that the production of a note from the violin is more similiar to singing than to striking a note on the piano, where the pitch cannot be varied by the player. He goes on to explain how he uses flat-ness or sharp-ness of tuning to emphasize the minor or major quality of tonality. This, of course, is not possible with a piano where the piano-tuner fixes the pitch of the notes for you! It IS possible on a synthesizer/electronic keyboard with a pitch-bender.
Yes, that duet performance was quite riveting - and I was so impressed that the audience went as silent as a rock - not even breathing! - for its whole length.