On Fri, 17 August 2001, "Anig Browl" wrote:
quoted 9 lines I'd be interested to know more people's views about IDM event experiences>
> I'd be interested to know more people's views about IDM event experiences
> and what they are looking for when they go to one. I'll probably be moving
> back to Amsterdam soon, and I'll be getting out far more often for music
> than I do now, and looking forward to seeing some of the artists that at
> present I only know through my CDs and a few DJs. Given the stories told by
> some people, I get the impression that half the IDM parties out there are
> joyless group listening sessions where it's not cool to visibly have a good
> time. Reassure me, please!
well, i went to see plaid and squarepusher when they came to
sf the first time and played at the great american music hall
(i LOVE that venue). it was buzzing with energy (and i was
on the balcony level--it looked positively booming down
on the dance floor). people were dancing and jumping up and down
and looking happy. there were of course a lot of trainspotters
talking here and there about what gear so and so were using,
and etc, but for the most part, people seemed really into the
show in a visible way. i had a good time. plaid rocked, and
squarepusher made my ears bleed (in a good way).
there was lots of applause and yet the artists didn't really
interact with the audience at all...so i don't know what the
deal is there.
-rachel (aka dj pie)
--
"time can but make it easier to be wise / though now it seems
impossible, and so / all that you need is patience." --yeats
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