I disagree, if you make Detroit inspired music and consider yourself part of the Detroit techno continuum, then you your music is relevant, period. Especially if you are from the Midwest. Times change, people move, and ideas spread across the globe. And "Detroit techno" now refers to an idea, and to styles of music based on that approach, not
We can continue to talk about the work of Detroit artists, as well, but the list has little traffic as it is. There's no reason to adopt a narrow minded definition of "Detroit techno", nothing is gained through that. While I think Derrick's a great DJ, he hasn't made music in years, why shouldn't we talk about stuff that people are making now? I say we should definitely congratulate fellow list members for their work getting some real exposure and recognition!!! It used to be musicians supported one another, what happened? This is the whole problem with this list, nobody cares about new music it's like a bunch of grandpas sitting on their porch talking about the good ole days... Which is ridiculous because there has NEVER been a better time for new music, despite the fact that it's terribly hard to make any kind of money at it anymore. ~David On Fri, Nov 25, 2011 at 4:31 PM, Joe Marougi <[email protected]> wrote: > Yo bro, > It's cool if u wanna pimp that cd with your track on it here, but to > be honest I think the DMay mix is a bit more relevant based on what > this list is all about. Barely anyone ever comments on what I post > but I don't get sore about it. It's all good. We're not obligated to > comment on each other's stuff. > > Thanks, > Joe > > > On Fri, Nov 25, 2011 at 2:15 PM, Kevin Kennedy <[email protected]> wrote: >> You know...we're talking about Derrick May, mix CDs...and all that: >> >> FBK and Reel By Real were just featured on a mix by Marcel Dettman >> called CONDUCTED. >> >> as memory serves me correctly, FBK IS a member of this list. From >> what I know, Derrick May isn't...and based on pushing things >> forward...I would probably rather buy this. I don't buy CDs...I make >> them....but I just thought since NOBODY BOTHERED TO say anything about >> this disc...I guessed I would. Sorry to hijack your thread. >> >> FBK >> >> >> Do people buy mix cds anymore? Shoot, I don't know...but the liner >> notes for this disc are quite interesting... >> >> http://www.electronicbeats.net/music/reviews/marcel-dettman-conducted >> >> cheers... >> >> On Fri, Nov 25, 2011 at 4:21 PM, David Powers <[email protected]> wrote: >>> I guess I personally don't know anyone who really buys mix CD's. >>> >>> But you're right, SOMEONE must buy them. I suppose if you're name is >>> big enough, you can sell a lot of anything, and Fabric has a >>> reasonably big name. But with the number of free mixsets available >>> from sites like Resident Advisor, there's already more mixes out there >>> than one can keep up with. >>> >>> I feel like scarcity made mix CD's a big deal in the past. That >>> scarcity is long gone, as anyone who knows how to use google can find >>> mixsets of their favorite DJ's online. And a mix CD does not have the >>> interest for collectors that vinyl has. >>> >>> On the other hand, mix CD's are great for impulse buys, certainly I >>> could see people buying them at a show, though I don't recall anyone >>> other than m-nus doing much in the way of merchandising at their >>> events. >>> >>> ~David >>> >>> On Fri, Nov 25, 2011 at 3:06 PM, Benn Glazier <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> On 25 November 2011 17:11, David Powers <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hi Mike, I'm trying to figure out what you are saying here? >>>>> >>>>> People don't buy mix CD's really any more, as far as I know, so surely >>>>> that is correct. >>>>> >>>> >>>> Hmm.. I can't say Fabric would release mix CDs as a loss leader to promote >>>> their club. Perhaps people don't buy them as CDs but purchase them >>>> digitally. >>>> >>>> What drives your perspective on the matter? >>>> >>>> Benn >>>> >>>> Benn Glazier >>>> [email protected] >>>> www.BennGlazier.com >>>> www.twitter.com/BennGlazier >>>> www.facebook.com/BennGlazierPhotography >>>> +44 (0) 7714 3000 18 >>>> >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> fbk >> >> absoloop >> >
