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In the Thread: The open project: a lateral cross-injection.

Post Subject: Spatial separation an inherent part of musicPosted by steverino on: 4/5/2013

I have to disagree with the notion that spatial separation is an artifact of music stand geometry and of no material importance to musical expression. Composers themselves have written for specific spatial groupings (eg, Gabrieli, Bartok, Henry Brant to name a few). The orchestra itself is arranged spatially to allow groups of instruments to be heard to best advantage. Louder instruments are placed to the rear so they don't overpower softer instruments. In addition, orchestral harmonic balances would be lost if there was random or even too narrow placement on the soundstage. It would also be a problem if the different instruments had too great a spatial separation as the harmonies would not blend appropriately.

BTW on a different topic and thread thanks for your noting of the lithium iron battery development. I wasn't aware that they had progressed as far as they had.

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