I guess I'll chime in as I've never replied to this topic and it comes up on
the list every couple months.
I start out with "I listen to IDM, which is an American term but means
Intelligent Dance Music." It's basically expiremental electronic music
mostly computer generated but ranging from melodic and lush ambient to
harsh and glitchy noise".
I wait for their reaction or questions... and if they seem interested I
continue with... "If you're interested I could definitely tune you on to
some really great music that you've probably never heard".
Then I bring them some various compilations I've made of IDM artists. I
start off with the more pleasant and accessible stuff, gauge their response
and then continue from there.
When asked, I've always said I listen to electronic music and vary my
particular tastes depending upon how much the music progresses. Right now Im
very much into IDM (see above explanation for elaboration) but I got very
much into Jungle when it progressed from the LTJ Bukem sounds in '96 to the
current sound started by the RAM/Virus/Metro/etc. crews. It was great at the
time but that particular sound hasn't progressed much since '98. The new
Danny Breaks album is great though - as well as the new Roni Size !
Shimone
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