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In a message dated 6/14/99 2:03:54 AM ehill@best.com writes:

quoted 1 line if anyone provides any info on: a) a dodge discog,

>if anyone provides any info on: a) a dodge discog,

a friend forwarded this: DODGE001 Dodge Trax Vol. 1 DODGE002 Minimalphunk - Asszony & Amber DODGE003 Monoscale - Monomanie DODGE005 Various - Welper EP DODGE006 Impulse - One-Seven EP DODGE007 Simulation - Grand Green DODGE008 Deep Absorber Sound - Fifth Generation DODGE009 MAS-2008 0 Battlefield in Space DODGE010 In Vivo - Rhizome DODGE011 H.E.I.M. - Elektronik vs. JacksonFour - Cruisin DODGECD/LP1 - The Compilation (Minimalfunk, In Vivo, Cash I O, Atomopel, Simulation, Impulse, Peleton, Matthew Boone, Multiboy, Hirzel E V, Easymoe, Elec. Pepper)

quoted 1 line c) info about any relevant participants, several people would appreciate it.

>c) info about any relevant participants, several people would appreciate it.

Dodge is DJ Mart's label, based in the Ruhr Valley area of Germany. DJ Mart is half of Impulse, along with Sven South. here's what DJ Mart has to say about Dodge: "The Ruhrgebiet? That's 29 cities melted together by coal and steel with seven million people, where culture is defined by industry and landscape a matter of collieries (coal mines). There is no metropolis, just pieces of a huge mosaic. . . " "Because of new technologies and global play, it's possible to take in music from all regions in 'real-time'. By recognizing that there are no musical witchdoctors in other parts of the world, self-confidence has risen [in Germany] from recognition of one's own creativity and 'new'ness. Dodge exchanges with labels like Formic [Köln] and Heiko MSO [Frankfurt]. The fall of the Berlin Wall did not lead to a higher state of creativity. Nationalism (or at least national consciousness) has nothing to do with musicality. It is rather the globalization and the enlarged CULTURAL consciousness that supports the creativity of Dodge. . ." "Centers like Frankfurt and Köln are definitely important, because they create concentrated musical energy that is able to move things and to strengthen the mutual mental exchange. The Ruhrgebiet has a vivid musical tradition rooted in groovy rock concerts. An important factor of musical tradition here is mobility. Artists, musicians, and fans meet from all over the Ruhrgebiet, which widens viewpoints and enables everyone to go to parties, gigs, etc. that are not restricted by area and are based on influences other than their own . . . " "It's important that each Dodge artist integrates his own identity into the music instead of copying preexisting forms. The primary intent is to create a pool of musicians, DJs, and artists from the area - not to create a special Dodge style. The musicians live their music and integrate their life-experiences into their music. Popularity or hype are of no concern. . ." mr. e. now on: savvas ysatis: highrise (tresor)