Dans un courrier daté du 26/07/02 12:09:26 Paris, Madrid (heure d'été),
dan@tint.org a écrit :
quoted 23 lines radiohead is electronic-tinged music for predominantly rock fans who> radiohead is electronic-tinged music for predominantly rock fans who
> don't really like or have yet to, or may never, appreciate electronic
> music.
>
> radiohead is electronic-sounding music formatted and packaged for rock
> and pop listeners by rock/britpop musicians.
>
> there is actual electronic music which is far more creative, varied, and
> evolving.
>
> furthermore, the degree to which radiohead is raved about is
> proportional to the narrowness in overall appreciation of the
> soundscapes of human invention. ascribing hype and credit to them
> indicates a narrow view and understanding of where music is going, what
> is going on, and who is doing it-- it's a major litmus test.
>
> radiohead is important to those who's music choices and recommendations
> revolve around commerciality, mainstream press, and popularity of music.
> it is interesting that the band also is impressed and affected with the
> book "no label" for like the book they contribute only a superficial,
> narrow, naive, and simplistic view on contemporary conditions.
>
> radiohead is to 'idm', as cher is to 'house'; irrelevant.
there are resemblances in the result but it's still fondamentally different.
reminds me of all those "stupid" (call me narrow minded) people who think
they play jazz because they use chords, and types of melodies used in jazz.
it's just copying the form. it has nothing 'really' in common. every music
genre has a story. different music made by different people. it doesn't melt
that easily. people can only be inspired by the *sound* of a band/artist...
understanding the feelings/ideas behind the music isn't the same. and
radiohead don't *think* idm. they are rather normal pop stars.
that said i think kid a was way better than ok computer (their worst release
imo). they've been a lil bit more original. maybe one day they'll become
genuine musicians which i seriously doubt though.
/yann aka no_id (you know you hate me)
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