In a message dated 6/01/00 1:46:38 AeOtaku@aol.com writes:
quoted 15 lines Just a suggestion for contributors/compiler:> Just a suggestion for contributors/compiler:
> "Best of the decade" is very broad. It's probably
> a good idea to separate them into three catergories
> based on the three "intelligent" lists of the Hyperreal
> scale (ambient, IDM, 313). Then people could
> contribute three, two, or one, but the data would be
> a little more consistent. After all, it's weird to compare
> From Within with Plastikman, or Speedy J with Jochem
> Paap's FAX output, or whatever. Also what about
> singles/compilations of work? Should these be eligible -
> especially if they contain pre-1990 work (ala Kevin
> Saunderson, Juan Atkins, Derrick May CD's, etc.)?
> So many questions.
>
> Matt
Upon surveying the available evidence for this concept, there are countless
problems that might arise as a result of attempting to compile the best of
the decade. The main difficulty would be the extremely broad range of classic
music from the decade. For those of you in the know, it would be of no
introduction how many classic releases are on the output each year. To put
into perspective, if we estimate (hypothetically) 100 classic releases each
year, then we have 1000 releases to chose from! To compile such high numbers
are logistically very dificult, this is after breaking it down into several
sub-categories. Its difficult enough counting for this '99 poll with the
diverse range of favourites. However, because of the defined boundaries of
'99 releases, we can at least have an estimate of the best releases, as there
are obvious communalities and agreements on certain releases.
Unless someone can come up with more fullproof methods of conducting a best
of decade poll, then the best of decade should be just left to personal
selections. The only method I can think of right now would be to put up a
pre-list of classic candidates of 90-99 (w/ sub categories) and then people
can select their favourites from this. This would at least set some
boundaries - however, it wouldn't be completely comprehensive.
A_Zed
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