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Eggy Toast
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Sun, 21 Dec 2003 10:29:44 -0500 (EST)
Subject:
RE: [idm] Amon Tobin
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Rick Strom said:
quoted 10 lines 'Live' performances of>> 'Live' performances of >> electronic dance music usually feel a bit 'press play on tape' to me, >> and are less flexible in terms of playing to the crowds mood. > > I don't mean to be contentious here (or start a riot)... but if live > electronics are too 'press play on tape'... what then are DJ sets? I > would think they would be more so by definition. > > I enjoy a proper DJ set too, but a properly executed live act is a > wonder to behold.. a rare wonder, yes, but a wonder nonetheless.
I think it has to do with the impressions held when you go see the show. If you see that they're DJing, you don't expect a performance of live music -- you expect good mixes and song selection. If you see a live show, I think you expect more from the person you're seeing. I know I do, despite it being a rather silly semantic. derek -- eggytoast.com : eggtastic.com --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: idm-unsubscribe@hyperreal.org For additional commands, e-mail: idm-help@hyperreal.org