i agree, except that i find it absurd when people like something that is a
little off the norm, people refer to it as "hype".
im really curious about this kid606 vs hype thing that the fellow from
component records commented on because i personally do not see it..
yes, the kid is getting more attention, but none of it seems to be overly
"hyped." maybe i missed the rave reviews and the "you must buy this" and
the "he schools autechre" -- but really, all i have seen is a grip of idm
kids, a few gabber kids and some folks who seem to like neither respond to
his work.
chris
On Mon, 5 Jun 2000, Alex Reynolds wrote:
quoted 38 lines Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2000 15:13:28 -0700 (PDT)> >Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2000 15:13:28 -0700 (PDT)
> >From: zimbette <tofu@uci.edu>
> >Subject: Re: [idm] kid606 and such.
> >
> >what, so people like myself who like a band are just part of a undesereved
> >hype machine unless its something you like, in which case it is hype that
> >is deserved?
> >
> >thats silly.
> >
> >what makes something hype? and what makes it "deserved"?
>
> tofu,
>
> undeserved hype is when you (generic listener, reviewer, etc.)
> unapologetically promote a release or artist, when in your heart of hearts
> you know you shouldn't.
>
> deserved hype is when you unapologetically promote a release or artist,
> when you know that a work is so vital it should be heard by as many people
> as possible.
>
> where kid606 (or any artist) fits in this spectrum is up to you, the
> individual, but keep in mind that the distributed, decentralized format for
> this list means that we're all on the honour system: any time we cheer on a
> lemon, it unnecessarily drives another nail into the idm coffin, in the
> eyes of someone new to this art form. on the other hand, any time we back a
> winner we get to feel like we're on the cutting edge. i find that an honest
> balance of critical and positive interpretation works for me.
>
> -a.
>
>
>
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