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From: twiss@stolaf.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Flame on Bruford Flame
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Date: Sat, 28-Jan-84 14:58:56 EST
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Well, Howard, after reading your last article, I have to admit I feel pretty
silly.  It seems to me that we are really in agreement but we are just
arguing some minor points.  In any case, there are just a few more things
I'd like to add...

	I'm in complete agreement with you that Yes is/was not a terribly
creative band, especially when compared to King Crimson, ELP (anyone who
bases songs on Bartok piano works and Janacek orchestral work can't be all
bad), and others.  But the use of improvisation is not necessary.  Sure I
have respect for good creative playing, but there is a lot to be said for
reproduction of music, e.g. nearly all music written before the 20th Cent.
is unimprovised (excluding continuo and organ music, of course).

Anyway, I'll agree that Yes wasn't the best band in the world, but I won't\
back down from saying they were still creative.  In any case, no more
flames from me.

					Humbly,
				      Tom Twiss
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