We can go on and on about Movement, and I don't intend to do that here, but I have a few things to say on the subject:
1. There has been much criticism of Movement '04, some of it valid and constructive, but every picture I took at the Festival had people smiling in it. There was a vibe there that is rare. That, to me, is the most precious thing about the Festival. 2. Without discounting in any way the time, money, and heart Derrick May put into the festival, the disorganization and last-minute drama didn't help. There needs to be someone involved with the festival who can sell it to large-dollar sponsors, manage logistics, and get ahead of the curve. Booking the lineup is the fun part, and only about 1% of the job. Kevin Saunderson seems to be poised to take on this role. I don't know Kevin personally, but in the press conference he seemed calm, articulate, and tactful. The fact remains that these guys are at the top of their game in the studio or in the DJ booth, but the skills required to put on a 3 day festival are completely different. Beyond that, everything I have to say about the festival has already been said by Brian Mccollum in the Free Press. http://www.freep.com/entertainment/music/move1_20040601.htm
