Assignment Instructions/ Description
Watch the following video ("The Meaning of Soul") and respond to the questions below (250 word minimum).
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1. How would you characterize the essence of Wynton Marsalis's observations about live human musicianship vs technology?
2. What are some of the examples that he gives to make his point?
3. Why might someone who likes Jazz, Blues, Classical, or other types of live music have these concerns?
4. Can you give an example of a musical moment that you remember (part of a recording, favorite song, live concert, etc.) of any style in which the "human element" of a performance (independent of the use of technology) produced a powerful effect on either yourself or the listeners?
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