Fri, 28 Jun 1996, Tamara Palmer wrote:
quoted 8 lines I'm just saying that I'm not going for it any more. I gave the> I'm just saying that I'm not going for it any more. I gave the
> Chemicals a hell of a lot of support leading up to and including
> their album (probably more than any other American journalist, because
> I wrote about them for several magazines),
> but I have gotten to the point where I am putting my foot down and saying that
> I have had enough of them. We will see if they stand the test of time and how
> (if??) they evolve...it looks like burnout to me, and Loops of Fury and their
> newer material (like the Dave Clarke mix) haven't convinced me otherwise.
So I know where you are coming from, perhaps you could tell me what bands
you are supporting. Now that you are not supporting CB. Carl Craig or
Claude young? Underworld?
quoted 2 lines Which American magazine is that, William? MUZIK? I've got news for you, son...> Which American magazine is that, William? MUZIK? I've got news for you, son...
> MUZIK is English.
Gee, I never would of guessed. I thought it was kind of odd that all they
talked about was the UK scene (Sarcasm). The one decent American Magazine
I was refering to was URB. DECENT not great or anything like that.
IDM
quoted 7 lines can be a terrific resource, but you can't lump them into the same category> can be a terrific resource, but you can't lump them into the same category
> because they serve different purposes and cover different spectrums. IDM (the
> music) is only a small part of what we cover, and if you've paid attention
> to the last couple issues and pay attention in the future you'll notice that
> I am doiny my best to not only involve this type of music more but to actually
> bring in some of IDM's best critics to write (like Alan Parry, Chris Hilker and
> Aran Parillo -- yes I am paying attention to what you all are writing).
Yes I do remember seeing something about IDM in the last URB. Definitely,
a positive step, good for you.
quoted 3 lines I have only been working there a few months (after writing for a few> I have only been working there a few months (after writing for a few
> years) and I feel that I am bringing positive changes to URB...but
> we'll never make everyone happy and that's totally cool.
Listen, I think you took my message too strongly. I didn't attack URB, I
DID criticize it in a constructive manner. I DIDN'T say that it was a
crappy magazine or anything like that. I did say that it was way behind
and most of the articles and reviews are old by the time I read them.
That is why I buy MUZIK, and prefer it. They usually review things before
they even come out, and they have a wide focus everything from Trance to
Hardbag (I Hate Hardbag). They even talk about older dance artist, they
did an article on Mantronix once. I think they do a pretty good job.
It is obvious that you and I don't agree about the Organic show, it does
seem apparent that you and I agree that Muzik and IDM are valuable
resources. And if you can improve URB, I will definitely applaud that. I
also realize that the American techno scene isn't nearly as advanced as
it is in Europe. It is kind of frustrating that I have to buy a British
Magazine (that cost $7-8), to find out about some of the Brilliant Detroit
techno. It is sad that some of our best techno artist get little
recognition over here, over there they are stars.
Cheers,