Hmmm ... Everyone here is passionate about music, esp. techno so
opinions can be strong. Anyone saying a DJ/artist "let them down" seems
a bit extreme. Is the point of a DJ/artist to meet the expectations of
everyone? I don't think so.
I didn't see Richie or Juan so I cannot comment about that. As I said
about Mills I kinda wished he'd played a wicked bangin' set (vs the hit
parade) but so what! I still enjoyed seeing him - even given a few
mismatched beats and a commercial, overplayed song that I personally
dislike. My opinion of him remains unchanged.
I'd also throw in that those here who DJ, create music and do other
music-related things see the world thru different eyes than those who do
not. Given that, many will notice things that someone in the "general
public" will not. There's no escaping it. So perhaps that adds to the
critic part? imo, there's nothing wrong with being honest & saying what
you think. In fact, I like that people say what they are thinking here,
no matter if I agree or not.
Regarding the "narrow view" point below - I don't see that. I think the
general public doesn't give a sh*t about the inner-workings of and
bickering re: techno DJs/artists/etc. Or if they do they want to read
about drama (just think about what makes headlines in entertainment
mags). My belief is that this music often asks for more time & attention
from the listener (less formulaic, less heuristic) so that is why many
people don't readily give it a chance. Of course, if they do give it a
chance they're usually hooked - hehe.
lisa
ps - have fun @ DUST tonight!
Martin wrote:
What gives with this list?
Juan can't mix, Mills let us all down, so did Richie and so on...
It's a couple of hours of music man, as much as I love the scene and
actively support it, I find it a little odd that some people will knock
anything and everyone.
Surely you didn't grow up want to be a critic? I don't know anyone who did.
I strongly feel that "narrow" view of techno is actual one of the many
reasons the general public don't give it a chance...techno by numbers - no
thanks, anyone can see that we are highly creative, just visualise the Mona
Lisa, now, visualise one done by paint by numbers - can you see the
difference? Or are you more worried that someone has painted over the lines?
Martin
