quoted 6 lines Someone on this list (I forget exactly who) mentioned the gap between the>Someone on this list (I forget exactly who) mentioned the gap between the
>IDM-list aesthetic and the Detroit-list aesthetic. I think it was a
>really apt observation, especially when applied to a guy like Hawtin. The
>IDM aesthetic seems to revolve around a lot of polyrythmic drum programming
>and melodic synth arrangements, whereas Detroiter's are more accepting of
>a bit of stripped-down minimalism here and there. Any thoughts or comments?
i think it's a fallacious generalization. i like both; it just depends on
the individual track.
hell, there's even one or two richie hawtin tracks i might admit to liking
if forced at gunpoint...
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