In a message dated 28/09/00 4:01:55 [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Remember in Modulations, when I think Saunderson said that techno was the > only way out, the only escape of such a desolate city? Well, everyone > usually feels trapped somehow in some manner (if not, your probably an > artist!! LOL!!), and techno was created to alleviate that feeling of being > ultimately controlled... > > I also think that tonshifts have something to do with tribalism, and the > creation of very mystical moments, for the repetition of the tribal dance > sounds strange and powerful to them, and being primitive, their only option > is a God who creates these magical sounds...
I believe this tone-shift theory is just another way of interpreting the interaction between ecstasy and repetitive music - the actual 'trance' that techno music embodies itself through its tribal origins. This 'mystical experience' whether or not through extraneous assistance is central to the mind releasing itself into the 'singularity' that can be translated into this 'vibe' that is talked about. Personally I have felt this through the process of extensive listening to minimal techno music. The essence is within the rhythm, the key is in the dance - Its liberating and often addictive. That's why we love the music and this dance that transcends our perception. A_Zed
