In a message dated 21/12/99 10:03:19 kent@avalon.net writes:
quoted 3 lines You know I got into Electronic music in a big way in the early 90s with> You know I got into Electronic music in a big way in the early 90s with
> the rise of 'IDM' (aphex twin, black dog, FSOL, Orb), but over the years
> I've gained a real appreciation of 'real' (presumably 'stupid' by
comparison)
quoted 4 lines dance music. If you really study on it, even stuff like Chicago booty>
> dance music. If you really study on it, even stuff like Chicago booty
> house has a unique character and a host of people working at the top of
> their form. Real dance music induces real dancing, instead of the
occasional
quoted 4 lines head nod and chin stroke.> head nod and chin stroke.
>
> Now more than ever, I think that people need to really examine the whole
> idea of IDM, because a lot of stuff coming out seems pretty barren of the
things
quoted 7 lines that initially drew me to the form -- emotional depth, and some sort of> that initially drew me to the form -- emotional depth, and some sort of
> rhythmic groove that compels you to move your body. And people need to
> widen their horizons a little. Just listening to one style of music is
> ultimately a limiting factor to your musical enjoyment. Everything we
> think of as our music succeeds or fails by how well it can incorporate
> and retranslate other musics. I don't think it's possible to fully
> understand and appreciate Selected Ambient Works by Aphex Twin unless you
know
quoted 1 line the work of Raymond Scott and Eric Satie.> the work of Raymond Scott and Eric Satie.
I don't seem to realise that anyone here at all talk about house music which
exquisitely intelligent listening music and not made specifically for the
dancefloor. Artist such as Larry Heard, Chris Gray, Ron Trent, Anthony
Nicholson, Carl Craig et al. all come to mind. And what's also interesting is
that a lot of dance/ deep house records always have at least a track on the
flip side which is for listening (after dancing). Is it just me or do I
perceive most idm listers as just concentrating on music made by Caucasian
American/ Europeans, and not enough on the Afro Population. Perhaps we do
need to re-assess our perception of idm.
A Z
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