The original question, IIRC, was whether Detroit Techno (as a term)
brought to mind abstract, string-laden melodies ....
Of course, the question, "what does Detroit techno mean today?" is
open, and answerable by all who care. Whether they're Aril Brikha
(not from Detroit) or KDJ (militantly from it, and of it), all who
care contribute to the ongoing answer.
Put simply, the *breadth* of the field, and the willingness to
engage and invent, are what characterize early techno. And I think,
given the immense musical variety of those who still point back to
Detroit, these things still characterize Detroit Techno today.
I am constantly drawn back to sounds of Detroit Techno, because it
is one of the few
places where I am presented discussion related not only to the
music but the character
of dance & electronic culture.
Techno introduced me to the concept of society through music. In
terms of communicating
ideas and creating connections, 'Detroit' the music identity is a catalyst.
As a discussion platform, the music is a structure which engages people.
As a creative reference, speaks of a purposed thinking. And this
is a fairly protected identity.
Detroit ' is passively 'non-commercial'. It eludes to a more a
organic path. It relates to a fluency
& naturalness in musical ideas. It suggests harmony in the
circuitry, beauty in the machine state.
Defiance, hope, succession, mastery, conscious, fearless, humanity.
I understand Detroit Techno as a language and a culture.
.simon
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