Paradisa Sinfonia Post #01 - (Un)Sight(ly)-reading

[cantacquityou]

 
[Today, in a remote corner of the music room, there is a large, beautiful couch, a couple of very comfy chairs, a few random instruments (a large grand piano and a harp being the centerpiece), and a couple of small tables adorned with decorative trays of little finger foods.

Edgeworth didn't expect more than two people to show up... but, alas. It seemed as though there were more people interested in music than he had imagined. He had expected a small gathering for a titillating discussion of music, but it ended up with musicians and non-musicians alike tinkering with random instruments and/or scarfing away at the (limited) food.

So, he thought he'd try something. A sight-reading test! Why not gauge everyone's starting point? He wishes up scores of the well-known song, Thus Spake Zarathustra, handing it to everyone who happened to have an instrument in hand. With lack of a conductor, he approached the podium and tapped the baton, waving it in the air to signify "start".

If you are unfortunate enough to turn a page to the music room, you'll come across this wonderful rendition of auditory rape.]
























...and Thus Flatulated Zarathustra...


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Comments

[whichwayyoulean]

You mean besides the 'some people should never ever play music together' root?

[cantacquityou]

No, no... I've heard most of these people play individually before at some point. Most are actually quite talented, I can promise you this...

[whichwayyoulean]

I don't doubt that for a second. But you can be the greatest player in the world, but still not be able to play in a group.

[cantacquityou]

That is quite possibly true.

Well, then...if it isn't a matter of sight-reading incapability, perhaps it would be best to play upon individual strengths. Now, Once-ler, you are amongst the talented players I've heard, perhaps you could give us a bit of a demonstration of how it's done?

[whichwayyoulean]

Well, thanks I-

[No wait]

Do I have to play...whatever the heck it was those guys were just trying to do? Because I've never heard that piece of...music in my life.

[cantacquityou]

No, no, of course not. Whatever you'd like.

[whichwayyoulean]

Well...okay, I guess I can give it a try.

[Heading up towards the front, somewhat reluctantly, he was enjoying his quiet corner out of the way]

[cantacquityou]

Once-ler...

[whichwayyoulean]

[He'll pause, as causally as he can] Yeeeep?

[cantacquityou]

[This is where a comforting hand would go on a shoulder or some shit but Edgeworth doesn't do touching. And if Once-ler's anything like him, he damn well doesn't, either.]


I can already tell you're a bit out of your comfort zone as it is. You need not exert yourself unecessarily. You may stay right where you are if you wish, I am sure you'll be heard just fine.

[whichwayyoulean]

[The Once-ler appreciates the lack of touching. Well, that and his shoulder is above most people's HEADS.

But what's this? Someone who respects his personal space and doesn't make him do uncomfortable social things? You, sir, are a gem]

Wow, see, that's rare in this place. People are usually all about the social skills.

/Convention break!

[cantacquityou]

...Trust me. I couldn't pretend to be sociable to save my life. I understand completely.

awww yis

[whichwayyoulean]

People think it's just soooooo easy, but it's really not.