quoted 9 lines Someone on this list (I forget exactly who) mentioned the gap between the>Someone on this list (I forget exactly who) mentioned the gap between the
>IDM-list aesthetic and the Detroit-list aesthetic. I think it was a
>really apt observation, especially when applied to a guy like Hawtin. The
>IDM aesthetic seems to revolve around a lot of polyrythmic drum programming
>and melodic synth arrangements, whereas Detroiter's are more accepting of
>a bit of stripped-down minimalism here and there. Any thoughts or comments?
>
>- Matthew
>
i seem to always be causing trouble regarding things like this but a lot of
it has to do with race. i am sure asking for it, i know...but detroit is a
black city, after all, and the music reflects this. stripped down
existence = stripped down music. also, dont forget about the _soul_
aspect...
idm is, on the other hand, a predominantly white phenomenon from
europe...and comes from an entirely different set of MATERIAL and CULTURAL
conditions...
now remember that in these cases "black" and "white" mean a certain set
cultural codes which certain people IDENTIFY with...i dont mean to
generalize.
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