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