Synths aren't evil ...

[don't forget the Blow Monkeys <hofmann@AMSAA.ARPA>]

It's just that some synth players ARE obnoxious.  I really don't find
anything interesting about the machine (derivative of macho by the way),
tin-pan, rubber band electronically timed artifical for the sake of
being artifical sounds.  I think synths are wonderful as a low-cost, easy
to transport substitute for organs or (if set up properly) pianos.  Though
I'd prefer to hear flute or violin or oboe in  a piece played on the real
think - I can certainly empathize when the band can't afford to bring
a flotist or violinist along and substitute synthesizer.  The bands that
I consider the prime offenders of over synthesizing are like Depeche Mode,
Peter Gabriel and Genesis, Yes etc etc etc. I say - "Use it - don't abuse it"

I never said I agreed that "synths are evil" and RPK is right - this is
an attitude among some bands but mostly among the fans of American underground.
Most of the bands either can't afford a good synth (yeah, I know the shouldn't
be playing music then, right Alfke?) or what they can afford they don't feel
as comfortable with  it up on stage.