[313] Current 02.02.02 (Dimension 5 feature)

2002-02-03 Thread Michael Taylor
Hello, For this weeks show I played an hour's worth of selections in the deeper Detroit and Ambient Techno vein. For the second hour I had the fortune to play the new Dimension 5 album in its entirety. Alien Artforms is a combination of Detroit influenced broken beat Techno and straight up

[313] Current 01.26.02 (Alan Oldham Interview)

2002-02-02 Thread Michael Taylor
Hello, Last week we had an informative interview with Alan Oldham of Pure Sonik Records. We discussed his experiences in the music industry and his perceptions of Detroit. Alan has a new project called The Sexy Adventures Of Orietta St. Cloud. The Comic comes with a compilation CD with

[313] Current 01.19.02 (The Sexy Adventures Of Orietta St. Cloud Feature)

2002-01-23 Thread Michael Taylor
Hello, On January 26th, Alan Oldham will be joining us for an interview. Alan is releasing a new project called: The Sexy Adventures Of Orietta St. Cloud. There will be an in-depth discussion about his new project, the Detroit music industry, Alan's 10 years of experience as an international

[313] Current Playist 01.12.02

2002-01-16 Thread Michael Taylor
Hello, On January 26th, Alan Oldham will be joining us for an interview. In preparation for the interview I will dedicate a section of next weeks to showcasing tracks from Alan's upcoming project: The Sexy Adventures Of Orietta St. Cloud. There will be an in-depth discussion about the Detroit

[313] Current 01.05.02 [e2-e4 album feature]

2002-01-11 Thread Michael Taylor
Hello, Last week Current did a feature on Manuel Gottsching's seminal 1984 release e2-e4. After an inspiring tour as guitar player for Klaus Schulze , Gottsching recorded this album in one pass in his home studio on December 12th 1981. Shortly after completion, a tape was send to Klaus Schulze.

Re: RE: [313] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] everywhere

2001-10-22 Thread Michael Taylor
I totally agree! computers are totally ruinging electronic music! I mean, where's the TALENT in pushing some buttons, or twisting a knob? whatever happened to what a few guys, ONLY IN DETROIT, did 12 years ago, like PLAY THE DRUMS, or LEARN THE GUITAR? the funny thing about this statement is

Re: [313] Techno for funerals

2001-10-21 Thread Michael Taylor
Blue Calx by Aphex from SAWII - Original Message - From: deliverator [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Roland van Oorschot [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: 313@hyperreal.org Sent: Friday, October 19, 2001 9:35 AM Subject: Re: [313] Techno for funerals Hm, not exactly techno, but anything off of spatial

Re: [313] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] everywhere

2001-10-21 Thread Michael Taylor
another issue the whole mp3 things raises is that it does not provide any sont of revenue stream for the artists themselves. I certainly don't think music should be made with money in mind, but it sure would be nice to buy a finalizer with royalty money. mt - Original Message - From:

Re: [313] technology

2001-10-21 Thread Michael Taylor
Hey Jeff, I think you are referring to Mute Records founder Daniel Miller. I believe it is Daniel Miller and a partner whose name escapes me, at the DEMF they were playing a set that consisted of deconstructed songs from the Mute catalogue. I have an .mpg interview with Liz Copeland on a cdr

[313] microworld

2001-10-16 Thread Michael Taylor
Hello, I was looking through the Skimo new release list today and noticed that there is a new Microworld release on Pitchcadet. Is this the same Microworld of Transmat fame, or a different artist using the same name? Any help would be appreciated, TIA. Take Care, Mike Taylor

Re: [313] nightdrive vocalsl

2001-09-27 Thread Michael Taylor
Hello, a few additions... mt - Original Message - From: Dan Sicko [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 313@hyperreal.org Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2001 11:14 AM Subject: RE: [313] nightdrive vocalsl Here's my first stab at it: Okay.

[313] Lackluster Video

2001-08-07 Thread Michael Taylor
Hello, Sorry for the mass mailing, but I wanted to share a video I found on the net that is absolutely brilliant. There is a 20 year old IDM producer from Finland name Esa Rouho. He put out a brilliant series of records as Lackluster last year on an English label called DeFocus. He is one of my

Re: [313] Andrew Duke...?

2001-08-01 Thread Michael Taylor
Last I spoke with him he was making some changes in his personal and musical life. Cognition lost its syndication awhile ago, which is why you have not heard anything from that show lately. He is still doing a local show and running a local college station, which is what is taking most of his

Re: [313] how was technomoto fest?

2001-07-31 Thread Michael Taylor
I think the dead milkmen put it best when they said: you'll dance to anything - Original Message - From: Jayson B. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 313@hyperreal.org Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2001 12:17 AM Subject: Re: [313] how was technomoto fest? Voila! Instant backwards track. ok, so

[313] (OT) FS four tickets for the Radiohead concert in Chicago next week.

2001-07-27 Thread Michael Taylor
Hey, A friend of mine just gave me a call letting me know that his friends flaked out and he is parting ways with 4 tickets for the radiohead concert in Chicago next week. I am told that the show is next Wednesday, it is general admission and the tickets are $45 dollars a piece. These seats are

Re: [313] The Master of Minimalism on thursday

2001-07-26 Thread Michael Taylor
Windy and Carl will also be on this bill. According to Windy this will actually take place in the DFT. It will really be nice to see two acts mellow acts in such a great venue. I saw a Hans Roedelius playing piano last fall at the DIA, it was a lovely concert. He was playing these hypnotic

Re: [313] Re[313]:the master of minimalism on thursday

2001-07-26 Thread Michael Taylor
Actually, come to think of it there is a Kompakt record that has a track with a sample from Moon and Melodies by Harold Budd and the Cocteau Twins. It is one of the first 10, but I cannot remember which one off the top of my head. take care, mt - Original Message - From: Jayson B. [EMAIL

Re: [313] cex,marumari,stars as eyes

2001-07-23 Thread Michael Taylor
Cex talks a lot of smack about overly serious sucker-ass idm and techno laptop producers who think that using max-msp automatically makes their boring music and live sets arty. Also, he calls out a lot of people that make careers out of cliches and talk about the underground but have international

Re: [313]Detroit Tonight

2001-07-23 Thread Michael Taylor
Hey John, I don't think that I am going to make it tonight, but are you playing live in Detroit anytime soon? I wanted to check you out at the magic bag a few months back, but I am not as good at getting out as I once was. ;) Take care, Mike - Original Message - From: john arnold

Re: [313] Moby

2001-07-21 Thread Michael Taylor
You know, I promised myself I would not get into this thead. The really sad thing about area one or moby or whoever is that it will represent this music in 20 years. I was talking with some black dudes I worked with about a year ago about music, and they absolutely refused to believe that disco

Re: [313] Gear for Live PAs?

2001-07-19 Thread Michael Taylor
How many roadies do you employ? I am going to take a wild guess that you have never toured with that rig. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Dennis DeSantis [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 313@hyperreal.org Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2001 3:57 PM Subject: Re: [313] Gear for Live PAs? My

Re: [313] tech moto fest

2001-07-19 Thread Michael Taylor
damn! - Original Message - From: Rob Theakston [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: spoon [EMAIL PROTECTED]; diana potts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: DETROIT 313@hyperreal.org Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2001 2:09 PM Subject: RE: [313] tech moto fest okay missy let's get some things straight here. in no way

[313] ALL HELL HAS BROKEN LOOSE.

2001-07-19 Thread Michael Taylor
-you people are all very entertaining. -Two well thought out troll posts and the list nearly self distructs. -moby is for suckers. -Finally, an mp3.com artist who does not make me want to vomit: http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/212/van_der_rohe.html -A few things to ponder: If congress

[313] moby

2001-07-18 Thread Michael Taylor
You know, it has been a long time since we have talked about Moby. What do you guys think about his music, is he good or a Corporate Whore? What about the Arena One Tour Sponsored by Best Buy? Is our culture being stolen from us? Disscuss... Also, What is going on with Carol Marvin? Take care,

[313] Moby

2001-07-18 Thread Michael Taylor
You know, it has been a long time since we have talked about Moby. What do you guys think about his music, is he good or a Corporate Whore? What about the Arena One Tour Sponsored by Best Buy? Is our culture being stolen from us? Disscuss... Also, What is going on with Carol Marvin? Take care,

Re: [313] CEX, MARUMARI, STARS AS EYES, IOWA CITY 7/20

2001-07-18 Thread Michael Taylor
I have to agree with theakston. If you have to sell grandma's dentures to get to this show, it is in your best interest to do so! Cex will rock you! mt - Original Message - From: Kent williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: i'd do mary [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 313 list 313@hyperreal.org Cc: [EMAIL

Re: [313] CPop Gallery @ DEMF 01

2001-07-17 Thread Michael Taylor
It is, he has a whole series of paintings in the vein of the Black Buildings cover. Neil Olliverra had a showing with Ron Zakrin at Cpop shortly before he left for San Fran. mt - Original Message - From: Mxyzptlk [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: M Elliot-Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 313@hyperreal.org

Re: [313] colored vinyl

2001-07-16 Thread Michael Taylor
Hello, I do not have scientific proof one way or the other, but that is the generally held belief. I read that in a few different places back in the early 90's when colored indie rock 7s came into vogue(at least the magazines told me they were in vogue, I was about 13 at the time. ;) That seems

Re: [313] [OT] Need some tips on what to improve..

2001-07-15 Thread Michael Taylor
I would recommend removing the picture of you dressed as a candy raver Gene Simmons. - Original Message - From: Gustafsson Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 313@hyperreal.org Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2001 8:18 AM Subject: [313] [OT] Need some tips on what to improve.. Hi! New to this list

Re: [313] Electro pointers

2001-07-11 Thread Michael Taylor
Check out the album 20 Jazz Funk Greats and singles like United by Throbbing Gristle. If anything, Adult is a total rip-off of TG doing primitive electro. I am still kicking myself in the ass for missing their show at Detroit contemporary... Take care, Mike - Original Message - From:

Re: [313] Electro pointers

2001-07-11 Thread Michael Taylor
Agreed. Aside from TG and the Normal, and the odd Gary Numan cut, what else seems to have inspired Adult? some other goodies to check out: albums: Movement by New Order Tin Drum by Japan Metamatics by John Foxx Low and Scary Monsters by David Bowie(although this is more like art-damaged

[313] Fw: Folding Chair Film Theater v.02

2001-07-11 Thread Michael Taylor
Hello, I went to their first showing last week, and it was a really great time. It definitely helps fill a void left by the DFT's summer hiatus. It is one of the more interesting events happening in Detroit at the moment. If you are not doing anything on Thursday nights, it would be worth your

Re: [313] track id

2001-01-08 Thread Michael Taylor
Hello, Are you thinking of that old track by Rockwell that came out on Motown around 1984? The one with Michael Jackson singing the chorus. If that is the track you are thinking of, it has an interesting story behind it. Rockwell was Berry Gordy's son, and that track was put out a birthday

questions, crack, human traffic, and trance-metal...

2001-01-05 Thread Michael Taylor
observations: -I used to buy records n' stuff, but I found it got in the way of my drug habit so I quit buying records...now I spend my loot on trowsers and ecstacy. -everybody comes back from vacation and the list turns to crap again. -if you want to talk about gear send a message to:

Re: [313] tonight? Motor, Bill VanLoo ect...

2000-12-29 Thread Michael Taylor
No, I am letting Dale borrow my 1969 Marshall Plexi-lead full stack and he and Rich are starting a Pantera cover band. Take care, Mike far beyond driven Taylor diana potts wrote: Does this mean we'll be seeing DJ Dale?;) d --- Dale Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [313] tonight? Motor, Bill VanLoo ect...

2000-12-28 Thread Michael Taylor
Hello, I caught a bit of Clark's set in the beginning of the evening, and he played some excellent cuts, that one really great Norken cut off Soulstatic Bureau comes to mind most readily. Bill Vanloo played the first live set of the evening, and frankly, he played the only one that mattered.

Tonight

2000-12-27 Thread Michael Taylor
Hello, Sorry for the late notice, but I just found out that I will be playing records at Forans tonight from 8-11pm. I am going to be playing a set of moody IDM, Detroit Classics, and a bit of minimal dub for good measure. It will be a low-key, unpretentious night of relaxing high quality