----- Original Message ----- From: "K Money" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, December 16, 2002 6:28 AM Subject: RE: (313) Re: Cubik
> This may be BS, but from what I recall, some of the early 90's IDM > artists came about as a reaction to the Criminal Justice Act in England, > which had a piece to it which basically said that if more than 2 people > were gathered in a spot and dancing to rhythmic music, they could be > charged with a crime. Making music non-rhythmic may have been a cheeky > way of keeping on. To be extremely literal about it, there's one example of exactly what you're talking about. Autechre had already released Incanabula, Amber and a couple EPs before the CJB was passed, but the Anti-EP was contemporary with the debate. The A side 'Flutter' had a disclaimer that it was composed entirely of non-repetitive beats, and that you should have a musicologist on-hand in case the authorities should attempt to stop you from playing the song under the proposed new legislation. The B side said something like 'This side is comprised entriely of repetitive beats. Do not play under the proposed legislation.' On that note: 'Flutter' is one of the best tracks ever. Sorry. In general I think there's got to be something to the strength of England's contribution to IDM, and this may be it, but if you're going to draw a causal relationship, you need to explain how drum 'n bass peaked during the first couple of years of the CJB. Tristan ===== Text/Mixes: http://phonopsia.tripod.com Music: http://www.mp313.com Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] New Mix in mp3, 'Live in Iowa City' available for a short time from http://phonopsia.isoprax.com
