At 02:02 AM 4/9/2002 +0100, you wrote:
quoted 4 lines Can I just ask why? I mean, if people have new IDM tracks, why not let the>Can I just ask why? I mean, if people have new IDM tracks, why not let the
>'fans' of IDM know about them? If people are prepared to take any
>flak/criticism/praise, why not from those who actually listen to this stuff
>most of their lives....
Because then the list that's supposed to be about the discussion of IDM as
a whole is suddenly flooded with "LIST3N T00 M3Y H0T N3W TR4CKS Y00" type
emails.
Plus, you won't receive very much criticism, except from the people that
are subscribed to both this and the IDM-Making list, as the people that
don't make IDM don't care about your techniques or your synths or your
computer, and only care about good IDM. And a lot of their opinions, upon
seeing people who send links to "new tracks" to mailing lists, end up being
akin to "why should I waste my time listening to this guy if he can't even
get a record deal, or at least put this stuff on a CD?"
Unless your tracks are completely finished, well polished, and possibly
ready for a serious release, most people on this list don't care.
On the IDM-Making list, it's all over the place, and people love it. That
community is about making music, and making music better.
So, you can take your pick. On this list, if you sound like an amateur,
you'll get called on it -- publicly. On IDM-Making, you'll get advice and
pointers for sounding better. Unless you're selling records already,
though, I'd recommend at least giving your tracks a test-drive through
IDM-Making.
derek
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