about music composition

[obiefernandez]

ofernan: u know, i was just thinking that it is probably
counter-productive to just try to compose at the
computer. it would probably help to plan the arrangement
ahead of time.........

ofernan: good tracks usually have a certain structure

ofernan: kind of like coding something without planning

ofernan: i find it very similar

Teknique834: i was thinking of that a few nights ago...
some people can hear the composition in their head, and
write it first, then put it into effect, others are better
working ad-lib

ofernan: difference between a hack and properly layed
out code/music

Teknique834: i mean i'm sure composers don't sit there
with an orchestra trying to get something right, they figure
it out first

Teknique834: can you imagine writing a concerto without
ever hearing it ? :-)

ofernan: well ... that fits the analogy. the better you get at
programming (meaning years of experience) then you can
get away with just jumping into coding because you know
the patterns intrinsically

Teknique834: right