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Wed, 25 Jan 1995 00:08:12 +0100
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Re: We need more serious criticism of techno! (long rant)
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quoted 8 lines I think idm transcends social consciousness. More than anything, idm is>I think idm transcends social consciousness. More than anything, idm is >about the nature of sound, and how certain kinds of sounds can transport >the listener to areas of consciousness not necessarily related to >everyday "real" world experiences. Sure, vocal samples, ethnic sounds, >recognizables ryhthms, often provide a cultural reference point to the >listening experience, but ultimately, I find that the sound processing, >perfect beat (when there is one) and synthetic timbres usually chosen >by idm artists serve more to emphasize a sense of "other worldliness".
quoted 7 lines A lot of idm music is about sound fundamentals, where the palette>A lot of idm music is about sound fundamentals, where the palette >consists of wavelength, amplitute and frequency. I often find myself >relating such music to wave theory, Quantum Mechanics and the basic >characteristcs of space and time. Perhaps this is why it appeals to >those who enjoy exploring altered states of consciousness, were a sense >of connectedness to the basic elements of the universe is sometimes >experienced.
I could definitely not have expressed my thoughts better myself! Thank you for speaking up my mind! :-) /Oskar