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-three years ago)

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-three years ago)

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

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

The guitar would be out of a job.

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

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

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

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

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

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-three years ago)

Wrong, flutes are good.

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

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-three years ago)

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-three years ago)

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

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

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-three years ago)

He's the new Carol Vorderman!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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