Tiesto is probably a better example than Derrick May for the point you are trying to make. Aril Brikha is a modest little guy from Sweden. I have this wonderful memory of dancing like a maniac directly in front of his setup at a live performance in Paris. After his set I said "thank you!" and he replied "no, thank you! You really kept my energy going!" (or something to that effect).
What's not to respect? I listened to his Kompakt release several times today trying to see why anyone would call it crap; I like it very much actually. But either opinion is subjective. I realized what a waste of energy it was to think of music in terms of love or hate, good or crap. I either like something or I am indifferent. But that takes the fun out of beard stroking techno snobbery. Judging from the responses already I am going to assume that this post is going to spark off a few more interesting responses. -----Original Message----- From: Robert Taylor [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2007 2:04 PM To: Christopher O'Grady; list 313 Subject: RE: (313) Aril Brikha Well it's true - look what happened to Derrick May. Mindless deference is not good for art Rob Taylor VT Librarian x8599 Hatch Desk x1088 VT Library Users' Guide -----Original Message----- From: Christopher O'Grady [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 07 April 2007 12:02 To: Robert Taylor; list 313 Subject: RE: (313) Aril Brikha Hilarious! -----Original Message----- From: Robert Taylor [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2007 10:02 AM To: Martin Dust; Christopher O'Grady; list 313 Subject: RE: (313) Aril Brikha The quickest way to make an artist disappear up his own arsehole is to treat him with 'respect' Rob Taylor VT Librarian x8599 Hatch Desk x1088 VT Library Users' Guide -----Original Message----- From: Martin Dust [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 07 April 2007 07:37 To: Robert Taylor; Christopher O'Grady; list 313 Subject: Re: (313) Aril Brikha I agree with Rob, the list is pretty balanced I think. m ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Taylor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Christopher O'Grady" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "list 313" <313@hyperreal.org> Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2007 8:58 AM Subject: RE: (313) Aril Brikha "Have a bit of respect" What a load of guff If you think something is crap, you should say so Rob Taylor ######################################################################## #### ######### Note: Any views or opinions are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Channel Four Television Corporation unless specifically stated. This email and any files transmitted are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed. If you have received this email in error, please notify [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank You. Channel 4, 124 Horseferry Road, London, SW1P 2TX. VAT no. GB 626475817 ######################################################################## #### ######### ############################################################################ ######### Note: Any views or opinions are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Channel Four Television Corporation unless specifically stated. This email and any files transmitted are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed. If you have received this email in error, please notify [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank You. Channel 4, 124 Horseferry Road, London, SW1P 2TX. VAT no. GB 626475817 ############################################################################ #########
