On Tue, 11 Mar 1997, Mathias Verraes wrote:
quoted 4 lines IMO the difference between idm and all other dance music, is the fact that
> IMO the difference between idm and all other dance music, is the fact that
> idm is not intended to be a commercial succes (see my earlier posting), but
> is a new form of art. The makers are trying to experiment with the new
> possibilities of technology and music.
Commercial is a pretty elastic term. Anyone who puts out records hopes to
make money on the deal. But there is a vaste difference between big
corporate record labels and independents. Independents can afford
to take risks because their up front costs are usually very small
compared to what a corporate label will put into a mega-release.
IDM is about connecting a like-minded audience with the music makers without
so many layers of corporate cruft. It is still a commercial enterprise.
It just works on a whole different level. Fact is, those who know will seek it
out, and those who don't can buy whatever sony or wea is selling today.
To the extent that bigger labels do get involved, if they do it right,
I think it's great. Virgin/Caroline/Astralwerks have done a very
respectable job of getting great music in people's hands. And
a Rephlex/Sire deal is great news for us in the US.
ON NOW: Assembled 19 -- BIG UP STEFAN!
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