Please forgive my slight snippiness there... It's just that anymore it seems like so many are so "protective" of their "scene" or whatever that it's like if anyone shows any kind of interest who doesn't know the "in's" and "out's" of the situation you're just asking to be "excluded"
I've read a lot of interesting commentary on this list through the time I've been a subscriber. I thank all for the knowledge. Mind you I still haven't listened to the many many suggestions that are posted here. The sad part is - the general public still doesn't realize where all this came from and I see the DEMF as a way of communicating that knowledge. I personally would really like to go and maybe catch up with some of the people here even if it is just to say hello. I subscribe to a variety of lists and this one by far is one I've subscribed to the longest. (other than ceremony - the new order mail list - hehe) I guess I just had a "gut" reaction when I read the one post (one of the replies to Cyborg K's post): > that's pretty easy (imo) ..last year people raved about how great it was and so > it attracted a large element of scenesters..now every idiot from missouri is > showing up > > In general, I thought that there was a preponderance of ravers at the last > festival who didn't necessarily know what they had even come to see. It kind of rubbed me the wrong way. I don't think "ravers" are the biggest problem that the music in general faces.. It's more like corporate exploitation categorizing and marketing the music like it's some sort of disposable commodity. (that is my feeling about music in general, not just 313 style techno etc..) one other thing: > oh Jesus...before more people get their Joe boxers bunched up in a wad > (or Hanes her way for that matter) the subject at hand was _balance_ I am a firm believer in "balance"...... I like to believe based on what I've read here and some of the links that people have posted about the advisory board for the DEMF, that they tried to move towards some sort of balance. (k - not picking on you, please don't take it as such - besides, who am I to do such? that would make me no better than those with "elitist" attitudes - and that's something I do my best not to do/be) Just wanting to enjoy the music and experience Jim J. P.S. Tristan - I've made some more new tunes too.... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Phonopsia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "JL Jones" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2002 8:38 AM Subject: Re: [313] scenes vs The Scene > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "JL Jones" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2002 6:25 AM > Subject: Re: [313] scenes vs The Scene > > > > So, I guess I shouldn't bother considering going to this > > one, not being able to make it to the first two....... > > Hey there Mr. Jones, > > In my mind, anyone who's never been should still go. I think if you don't > know what you missed the first year, these following years won't have the > tinge of longing. Plus you'll get to put faces with names for fellow 313ers > who would like to meet you in person. :) > > > Seems like this attitude kinda puts a damper on people > > exploring their curiosity with regards to the acts at this > > event as well... It's almost like you're saying: > > "If you have no clue about who's performing, you shouldn't go"- > > even if you do have an interest in the music > > I don't feel that way, but I was quite dissapointed by the different vibe > the second year. It was impossible not to be, and I think this is what > Cyborg K was originally asking about. The first year was unbelievably > exciting - nearly a religious experience for some. No one there knew if it > would go off. In the days leading up to the event, there was nearly as much > controversy as this year and last year. No one could anticipate how many > people would actually show up, or what kind of feeling the festival would > have. When I finally arrived, after months of discussing it, it surpassed > everyone's expectations. <snip> --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
