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Gonzi (Fresh)
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Wed, 15 Jan 1997 21:48:30 -0800
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Re: (idm) shnorbital
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quoted 1 line Are people who like Italian food more boring than people who like Mexican food?> Are people who like Italian food more boring than people who like Mexican food?
Hmmm...I don't know there are some pretty funky italian dishes. More like someone who prefers fish sticks to sashimi.
quoted 2 lines Do you expect, by claiming that Orbital's music is "safe," that anyone will> Do you expect, by claiming that Orbital's music is "safe," that anyone will > actually believe that there's anything dangerous about Squarepusher?
Maybe not dangerous. Exciting, innovative, original, daring, and just plain fucking mad is more on point. Orbital is good for what it is, but they aren't nearly as far out there as Tom J. in terms of breaking new ground and audio experimentation and that's why I thought Squarepusher should have won the poll this year. Live drum loops and harpsichords seem downright bland next to Port Rhombus. IDM (or whatever you want to call the crazy shit we listen to) should always be about moving forward and trying new things in my opinion. Innovation should always take precedent over delivering the tried and true in a competent way (despite what the whole 'but what about quality' crew seems to think). It can't stay 1993 forever lads... _____ / ,-,_) /,_) (/ RESH Live & Direct from the G-Spot, Orange County, California, USA http://www1.linkonline.net/fresh/fresh.htm