I think that even if most of us have issues with taking out our frustrations about techno-accepatance-at-large on Jeff Mills, we can understand Paul's frustration that his favortie DJ is (supposedly) turning his back on underground venues in his home country after a three year absence. Isn't this the same beef we heard about Mills in the US on this list forever until he came back to Detroit this year? Why should Paul's feelings be any different if he's invested as much of himself in Mills as many of the people who were upset about not seeing him in Detroit?
I for one don't have nearly as good a time at "the big venues" as I do at more intimate places. If there is any truth to this rumor, I can see where Paul's coming from, even if we have no right to "dictate" what Jeff Mills should or should not do. Don't we want to see our favorite DJs in a setting packed with purists who are all going nuts? Isn't this what made those after-hours at DEMF 2 so special this year - in direct counterpoint to the festival itself? Can't we see where he's coming from even if we can also sympathize with Mills' own creative drirection? To me, this feels like a beef with the scene directed at its leader - which if not fair, seems understandable given the dissapointment, especially after a three year absence. It's not like Paul is making enough money dedicating his life to techno that he can travel regularly to see Mills. Sound familiar? Most people who have given their lives to this music must be able to relate. It would be dissapointing for those who had their hopes up. All that said, try DC - the 4th largest music market in the US, which had less than 10 recognized techno DJs pass through town all year. Thank God for house music - it's much less frustrating... Tristan ---------- http://www.mp313.com <- Music http://www.metrotechno.net <- DC techno + more http://www.metatrackstudios.com <- DC DJ/Production studios http://phonopsia.tripod.com <- Hub [EMAIL PROTECTED] <- email <FrogboyMCI> <- AOL Instant Messenger --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
