We are suggesting an experience that is trying to find a solution to the problem, using modern technology and, above all, the personal enthusiasm. Through internet contacts and musical forums we have found several musicians who have agreed to join the virtual big band. We’ve made a list where the musicians appear according to the instrument they play.
Everybody records the PDF part and the orchestral midi file they got by email.
Nowadays the home-recording technology guarantees very good results.
Practically you have to play your part listening to the midi file through the headphones and meanwhile record your performance and send it as email attached to the author of the song, who will look after the editing (sinchronizing the tracks, adding the effects, chosing the volumes).
Technically it works and it is similar to what happens in a recording studio. It’s a very cheap solution based on “all for one and one for all” and with little effort the musician can actively play in a big band, what would be impossible otherwise. This experience is very useful for the authors too, who can listen to their songs played by a big band. We hope that a project that was born as mainly virtual will be able to produce practical things like the friendship among the members or the exchange of opinions and experiences. There are three generations that work side by side, beginners next to appreciated professionists: this is another beautiful aspect of the music that doesn’t have any borders.
