I didn't mention this before, but now that Mr. Reynolds has been
brought up again, I guess I'll mention it... I think it is rediculous
how he picks on Ae, Squarepusher, Aphex, and all the other fine
purveyors of IDM (or whatever you want to call it) on his web page, for
forgetting about electronic music's orriginal purpose -- dancing...
Is this guy fucking nuts? Ummm... Dude, hate to break this to you, but
electronic music didn't start as dancing music, it started as
experimental "head music" back in the early 40's and even earlier (it
wasn't called that, but it was definitely made for listening...
although as with any type of "high art" music, some pieces were written
for dance...). It has degenerated into dance music (although
"electroacoustic" music is still alive and well, it is not brought to
us in the mainstream), and could use a little rejuvination in the
pop-music/semi-pop-music (underground) scene.
I'd like to give a big pat on the back to all the creators of IDM and
all other forms of "undancable" secular electronic music for making
music to listen to once again. Anyway, he's an idiot, because most Ae
and Squarepusher songs I hear are very danceable to my ears. And Boards
of Canada? I don't think I've ever heard a BoC song that didn't have a
very defined "Groove" to it.
God, I can't stop thinking about what an idiot this guy is.
-Andy!
--- david turgeon <eerie@mnemonic.net> wrote:
quoted 19 lines heh heh
> heh heh
>
> -- snip --
>
> Grown Man Shares Seed - Exclusive!
>
> It has been very difficult this month to read any of Simon Reynolds'
> fascinating observations without being reminded that his sperm count
> is
> higher than his IQ. On behalf of everyone who has been subjected to
> his
> writing, we'd like to congratulate him on Having Done It With A Lady.
> Miracle of birth, give us a break. Dogs and cats do it everyday and
> they
> have better musical taste.
>
> -- snip --
>
> ~ david
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