Bob (90db), Eddie behave yourselves now, we are all pretty!

If adding any backing tracks makes it not "live" then i guess the singer, and guitarist then considered not live by association?

So making tracks vs buying makes it better? Oh wait, then we have to make up our own chords as well, since the other one have been used up already!

Does that mean by extension we now have to make all our own instruments as well? Better get that ol' rosewood tree chopped up soon!

Darn! can't use a electronic keyboard, cause heaven forbid them devils gots them sampled sounds in them, that ain't no reel pienanner, or geetar in thar!

What is one buys simple basic midi tracks and then takes time to rework them and adds some hand picked samples to play them, adding a RT or two to enhance the palate, ah wait a minute! I forgot Them thar traks is kareokee! I better go listen to some foggy mountain breakdown, and have a revival! (pictures a blind boy playing the banjo in mind) hears "you gotta purdy mouth!"

Just Joshin' ya there flatpicker! Don't go all west vurginnie mountain man on me!

Anyway ROG did ask a real question, and we all answered it from what i see that answer lies in the question, it is up to the people listening to decide what is too much, appropriate, whatever. If the customer wants a full band sound give it to him, if he wants you and the guitar, give him that, if he wants you the guitar, and the Olsen twins on banjo, and mandolin, well you get the picture.

Look folks these here ideers are just opinions, some are worth talking about, many are just downright putting someones craft down.

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