This is quite an interesting subject, a subject he spoke about quite
vehemently at Musikundmaschine last year during a breakfast/brunch
session, courtesy of Axis. Sitting across from me and plus other
journalists, the distinguished man went on in a rant about how tired he
is of it all. Tired of the press, tired of conforming to what is
expected of him. Seems to me, he just wants to move on with his music/dj
style. Like totally move on. I thought he must've gone off his rocker
but then as he explained himself, I gradually understood.
Frankly, I believe its up to his audience to appreciate the switcher-roo
he is contemplating and perhaps progress along with him. Those I think
are the true believers of this talent. Its unfair to carelessly lump
Jeff in the 'overrated, under skilled + massively over paid superstar dj
category, if not "tech". Looking at his career, he has worked his butt
off (ever noticed how skinny the man is?) to arrive at his current
prestige. His schedule is non-f***ing stop. In observing him at Musik,
I've come to the conclusion that this man is just amazing. A bloody
genius who has a genuine passion for the music and its progression.
So basically my friend, with all due respect...I don't know what to tell
ya. Heheh, it is what it is, eh?. We can only progress with him in the
belief that he can lead this music into a new direction or get out there
and make it ourselves. Me, I'm sticking around.
My 2 ¢,
--Glyph
innercity records wrote:
we just heard that jeff's quitting (quit?) techno and
in future will only play house clubs with dates
this year at fabric and the god awful tribal sessions
in manchester.
he's totally blown out the uk's most important clubs
orbit, lost, slam and atomic jam after constant assurances
that he'd be touring uk this year.
if he feels the need to take his sound to another new
audience then fair play but to turn his back on what
he's best known for really beggars belief.
i for one won't be putting on me best shiny shoes and
sparkly shirt and paying £20 to see him while in the
company of a bunch of clueless fashion victims who
are probably in the club only to prance around to
some overrated, under skilled + massively overpaid
superstar "tech" dj.
after 3 years of not playing the uk due to his bollocks
immigraion excuse this is how he repays his long time
fans and followers who've spent countless money on
his records and hours queing in the rain to go hear
him spin.
i don't think i'd actually be as angry over any other dj
doing this which just shows the kind of admiration this
guy has over here and i'm sure it'll be the same for
many others.
simple reply of course is for all us to turn our back
to him and stop buying his music and going to his
club dates. it works both ways.
pure arrogance (again)
innercity.
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