Tangentially apropos 2-step (heh), somebody posted this today to the
2-step list:
http://home.dal.net/garagemusic/2step.html
[Kent williams <kent@avalon.net>]
quoted 1 line Err. Yes I can. Re-wind is pretty cheesy.
> Err. Yes I can. Re-wind is pretty cheesy.
Hence my "heh" after that. :)
quoted 3 lines 2-step as listening music, is in general, disappointing. Like
> 2-step as listening music, is in general, disappointing. Like
> drum&bass, or techno for that matter, it's best in its intended
> setting -- in a club, played by a skilled dj.
I do really prefer to listen to techno and dnb in clubs, but it's
definitely good for listening too. I often find myself listening to old
Metalheadz (especially Doc Scott) just for listening.
quoted 3 lines It's unfair to judge music that is purpose built for one context when
> It's unfair to judge music that is purpose built for one context when
> it doesn't stand up in another. Well you can, but no one complains
> when their snowblower doesn't rake leaves very well.
Very beautiful analogy.
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