11/12/2002 7:17:02 AM, DJ Entropy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I like Ritchie Hawtin and Happy Hardcore at the same time, imagine that. > >Both are cheesy and stupid, yet genius, in their own ways. > >Music is music, and it all doesnt have to serve purpose, and thats *ok*
Oops, I meant to say: "Music is music, and it all doesnt have to serve the *SAME purpose*, and thats *ok*" >:) > > > >11/12/2002 7:00:04 AM, "Cyclone Wehner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >>What I find hard to get is the musical elitism. >> >>I can understand if Detroit techno fans don't listen to DJ Sammy, but... >> >>The stereotypical fan likes electro, villifies electroclash, outright, hates >>pop, hates R&B, hates anything in the charts, maybe likes some jazz... >> >>Personally I think this has alienated people from getting into this music. >> >>You know, it's OK to like a Britney song, ya know, and like Richie Hawtin. >> >>Also I do distinctly recall that Kraftwerk had a top 40 hit once with The >>Model. >> >>We all have our prejudices, but there seems to be some secret code about >>what is OK to like and what isn't. >> >>My favourite comment was from someone who said they loved Moodymann but >>hated the gospel influence in his music. Say what? >> >>You don't find this purism among the actual producers, though. >> >> >> >>> Inbox Message >>> >>> From: techno <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> Subject: Re: (313) 8-Mile - Detroit music history >>> Date: 12/11/2002 10:20:27 >>> To: <[email protected]> >>> >>> on 11/11/02 2:29 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >>> >>> >>>>> that was my point about elitist objecting over this idea. >>>> >>>> For many people it's a job - and that is what it takes to stay on top. It's >>>> not elitist, it's survival in a crowded world. >>> >>> If information on old and obsolete techno records is putting people out of >>> business maybe they should consider a career >>> change. >>> >>>> regarding the whole section above: >>>> I don't understand. On one hand you're talking about having information put >>>> out there so that it's easier to find out about and those with genuine >>>> interest/curiosity about the music will learn about it. >>>> But then when you say that teaching yourself by reading about it, listening >>>> to DJ sets, randomly listening to old records and digging through old >>>> magazines is "a hastle and very time consuming." >>>> Who is the one with more genuine interest? The person who, without a >>>> one-stop shopping place for all things techno, goes out and finds out for >>>> themselves, dedicates time and money and goes through the "hassle" - or- >>>> the person who wants the quick and easy fix of finding everything in one >>>> place? >>> >>> I like the more practical approach of acquiring information. >>> People would just have greater understanding of the artist and labels that >>> have contributed to the Detroit techno genre. >>> >>>> The information I have in my head and the records I have are more important >>>> to me *because* I've spent sh*t loads of my time digging it all up, >>>> searching it out, and going through the hassle of it all. >>>> Sounds like you want an easy answer. >>>> >>> >>> It's only information what you do with it is what's important. >>> Besides we live in the 21st Century I like the concept of new technology >>> making old methods obsolete. >> > >------------------- >-Ian Entropy >(bhpc, happy vibe rec, new sample revolution, n.e. hardcore, boston) >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >http://www.djentropy.com > >Soulseek: djentropy >AIM: DJEntropy >WinMX: djentropy422 > > > > > ------------------- -Ian Entropy (bhpc, happy vibe rec, new sample revolution, n.e. hardcore, boston) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.djentropy.com Soulseek: djentropy AIM: DJEntropy WinMX: djentropy422
