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Eggy Toast
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Mon, 22 Dec 2003 21:02:08 -0500 (EST)
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Re: [idm] Amon Tobin
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sasha rozet said:
quoted 5 lines good point. i dont expect anything already, i just don't go to> good point. i dont expect anything already, i just don't go to > electronic shows anymore. its always the same (boring) picture of a guy > staring at his laptop. dont want to compare these things, but last week > went to see Human League , and they played everything LIVE! even drums > and bass lines. just some ideas for idm/electronica acts...
I also like a good show with a good dynamic on stage, but you gotta remember that most of these electronic musicians are just a single guy or two, not making a lot of money, and not exactly making music that's easy to translate over into "real" instruments. While I'd like to see a string trio or horn section at the average IDM show, I also know that in most cases the tour consists of the artist driving around the country in a stinky old van, getting little sleep, and making little money. Unless the other instrumentalists are an inherent part of the group, it's going to be hard to convince them to tag along for the ride :D I mean, it's sort of like complaining that your average indie film doesn't have the best actors, the biggest explosions, and the most up-to-date CG animation. I also usually only pay $5-$10 to see these guys in small bars, not $50 in a giant stadium with huge video screens, but I think being up close, even when the guy isn't the most active, is worth something. -- eggytoast.com : eggtastic.com --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: idm-unsubscribe@hyperreal.org For additional commands, e-mail: idm-help@hyperreal.org