Why don't more bands use flutes?

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They sound nice. A few good examples: "Mogwai Fear Satan," Aesop's "Daylight," and Archive's "Last Five."

― Lee, Sunday, 12 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-two years ago) link

isn't this question asked every week? i remember when blind mr. jones' record came out it was always described as 'slowdive with a flute'.

― keith, Sunday, 12 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-two years ago) link

Mercury Rev and flutes = great combination. "Chasing a Bee," for a start...

― Ned Raggett, Sunday, 12 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-two years ago) link

The guitar would be out of a job.

― ciggy stardust, Sunday, 12 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-two years ago) link

I think Jethro Tull would go around kneecapping people for gimmick infringement.

― Nate Patrin, Sunday, 12 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-two years ago) link

Essex Green does good work with flutes. Bardo Pond, too.

― Al, Sunday, 12 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-two years ago) link

Flutes suck - even Sonny Sharrock can't save 'Memphis Underground' by jazz flautist Herbie Mann, etc.

― Andrew L, Sunday, 12 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-two years ago) link

Wrong, flutes are good.

― David, Sunday, 12 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-two years ago) link

Bands don't use them because they don't have the imagination to make 'em sound good. Its all guitars, bass and drums round here.

Just been listening to a Handful of Dust album. On one track we have Bruce Russell banging pots and pans, reciting poetry and giving us a Kazoo solo. It works!

― Julio Desouza, Sunday, 12 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-two years ago) link

Flutes are great, especially Herbie Mann and Paul Horn. even Sonny Sharrock can't spoil 'Memphis Underground'... etc

― michael, Sunday, 12 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-two years ago) link

guitar has better vowels than flute, but flute has better consonants

― mark s, Sunday, 12 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-two years ago) link

mark s has a thing for lispers is the only way I can explain that comment.

― Tracer Hand, Monday, 13 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-two years ago) link

He's the new Carol Vorderman!

― Andrew L, Monday, 13 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-two years ago) link

The Cardigans have used a fair amount of flutin', to good results.

― andy, Monday, 13 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-two years ago) link

cause it becomes celtic music then. And your shipped off to newfieland.

― Mr Noodles, Wednesday, 15 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-two years ago) link

search: catpower 'he turns down', jeremy steig 'monium', nick drake 'bryter layter'

― Ron, Wednesday, 15 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-two years ago) link

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