the thing is "IDM" and laptop or computer made music (the laptop seems to be
a keyword,
but really...it doesn't matter if its a laptop or a huge tower) cover a huge
possible spectrum.
its really not a style at all, although some people seem to want to use it
as a style,
like i'm going to check out this 'laptop' show.
its all sort of still new to people at large, so its not really
unforgivable.
but its really on an artist to artist basis. there's no right or wrong way.
i think a bit of the weirdness comes from where the music has come from and
who the audience is.
theres this confusing mix of 'art' people 'ravers' and 'rock' people, not to
mention the non-categorizable
weirdos that make up alot of the audience. and they all have different
expectations.
like art people are really cool with just sitting somewhere and seeing what
happens,
and might be annoyed with people trying to 'party' to the music.
then the raver types have less expectations about seeing somebody perform,
but they also are open to just hearing sounds come from 'some box'.
at the same time, they want to have some fun.
then the rock kids are more used to actually seeing somebody do something,
and may or may not be patient for somebody just hitting 'play'. although
they may in fact want to rock out.
really it boils down to interacting with things the way you want to,
and if you're a performer performing the way you want to.
and it never hurts for everybody to be a little more open minded.
- cutups
----- Original Message -----
From: "Connor Bell" <momofliggins@telocity.com>
To: "donna bean" <keekee@telocity.com>; <idm@hyperreal.org>
Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2001 5:35 PM
Subject: Re: [idm] re: Cex live
quoted 3 lines Having just had the pleasure to see Cex do his thing in Lexington Ky
> > Having just had the pleasure to see Cex do his thing in Lexington Ky
> > recentlyi have to say-Cex puts on the ultimate live performance-hes wild
> > with great energy-gets the whole creowd involved-is musically amazing
while
quoted 1 line being something that almost anyone could enjoy-amazing amazing
> > being something that almost anyone could enjoy-amazing amazing
amazing-one
quoted 7 lines of the best shows ive done in years and years-what all laptop performers
> > of the best shows ive done in years and years-what all laptop performers
> > should see before thinking of playing for a crowd!
>
> Not to start all this live laptop: boring or not? discussion (which I
> thoroughly enjoyed by the way)...
>
> I am about to embark on my first solo show (in Louisville, KY actually)
most
quoted 8 lines likely almost entirely on the laptop and I have agonized quite a bit being
> likely almost entirely on the laptop and I have agonized quite a bit being
> from a rock and roll background on what I could do to keep the crowd
> entertained. Both bands I'm in incorporate electronics into our rock show
> but involve more sequencing than live manipulation.
>
> I think it's an issue of what your goals are. While I certainly intend on
> incorporating other things into my live shows (which I hope will be more
> visually stimulating) I also very much want this solo experience to allow
me
quoted 3 lines to explore other things that perhaps didn't involve the rock atmosphere or
> to explore other things that perhaps didn't involve the rock atmosphere or
> instrumentation. My goal has been, at least initially, to create
> environments in which I would very actively be affecting the sound. I
didn't
quoted 2 lines want to just hit play though if I did at least then I'd be able to play
> want to just hit play though if I did at least then I'd be able to play
> something else accompanying the computer. I have, at least right now,
felt
quoted 5 lines like I've been able to explore the mixing of rock with electronic in my
> like I've been able to explore the mixing of rock with electronic in my
> other two bands. So why do it in a 3rd live vehicle?
>
> Ultimately what it boils down to is that I'm making these sounds for me to
> enjoy, and hoping others may enjoy it too. No, this will not be a
visually
quoted 6 lines stunning first show, in fact I would love it if people just closed their
> stunning first show, in fact I would love it if people just closed their
> eyes and got into the music for what it is and not for what it isn't.
> People should know what they're getting into at shows and if you go to see
> Oval or something one shouldn't be expecting the energy of a rock show.
>
> As for Cex I really enjoy his music and appreciate what he's doing. I
think
quoted 1 line it's great that he's bringing some humor and energy to the live show. But
> it's great that he's bringing some humor and energy to the live show. But
I
quoted 1 line get this impression that people assume that if someone is not exciting
> get this impression that people assume that if someone is not exciting
live
quoted 18 lines that they just don't get it. But while action may be Cex's goal, that may
> that they just don't get it. But while action may be Cex's goal, that may
> not be the case for others who make the conscious choice to explore other
> aspects of live performance.
>
> Peace,
> Connor
> --
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>
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