tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7844635773610042538.comments2019-07-09T10:49:17.052+02:00The Art and Soul of Sonic Warriors UnitedDenard Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18021515722834890235noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7844635773610042538.post-46408229526608767062014-12-08T23:28:54.402+01:002014-12-08T23:28:54.402+01:00thx swu & thx yvonne
hoffe bis bald mal wieder...thx swu & thx yvonne<br />hoffe bis bald mal wieder.<br />grüßkersmillexhttps://www.facebook.com/andermillexnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7844635773610042538.post-2290354533767429872011-06-18T10:17:31.572+02:002011-06-18T10:17:31.572+02:00...yes it was really nice. We got to meet up with ......yes it was really nice. We got to meet up with a lot of really nice people as well. We will be adding more video as they becomes more available also.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14843063058627659156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7844635773610042538.post-91160869784805631922011-06-15T15:45:44.720+02:002011-06-15T15:45:44.720+02:00Wow, it seems you guys really had a blast! That...Wow, it seems you guys really had a blast! That's quite a bit of great music right there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7844635773610042538.post-9537647577661720162011-04-18T10:05:35.091+02:002011-04-18T10:05:35.091+02:00Yes we had a great time celebrating Record Store D...Yes we had a great time celebrating Record Store Day and now we're putting the photos in order from the event. You can view video of the day in the above widget.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14843063058627659156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7844635773610042538.post-39816067803727434882011-04-17T23:23:01.315+02:002011-04-17T23:23:01.315+02:00I hope you guys had a nice time. Unfortunately I d...I hope you guys had a nice time. Unfortunately I didn't come around for the stream since I was completely knocked out all Saturday. Will catch you next time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7844635773610042538.post-60613013396972228492011-02-27T16:17:56.993+01:002011-02-27T16:17:56.993+01:00Hi,
I think you may be confusing me with the Germa...Hi,<br />I think you may be confusing me with the German DJ Hell, which I'm not. I play hardcore beats and noise that I consider completely "hell-ish! LOL<br /><br />check my bio:<br />www.s6k.com/djhell<br /><br />To clarify, I wasn't discussing ways of determining the creation of a genre. That is quite a different nut to crack. My focus was based on a person can point to an exact year or day when they found/discovered or was turned on to a musical or artistic culture. They also know what bands were around when they found the genre.<br /><br />But genres merge and shift and are influenced by a multiplicity of sources, which is more of an evolution, so pointing to an exact day/year a genre was created is rather difficult. Though the people whom are usually at the forefront of the genre transition often are forgotten when the third wave of a genre takes over. I've found this is due to the creation of genre icons via industry marketing tactics.DJ Hellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12880405433972786776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7844635773610042538.post-42302302825858361392011-02-27T13:52:01.278+01:002011-02-27T13:52:01.278+01:00The Speedy J album "Shocking Hobby" real...The Speedy J album "Shocking Hobby" really sounds like the title. I also like the track "Drill" very much.Neurobasherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03655170738312138584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7844635773610042538.post-90523247935559143942011-02-27T13:43:48.980+01:002011-02-27T13:43:48.980+01:00DJ Hell: "If you remember when a genre didn&#...DJ Hell: "If you remember when a genre didn't exist, [meaning...it actually didn't, not you didn't know about it] and the genre hadn't yet developed a sort of top-ten list of focus bands/projects, then the term "old school" is applicable for you and the genre."<br /><br />Well, following this thesis the album "Ginger" of Speedy J actually developed trance music and was influence for many top10 hits and therefore can be considered as "old school", right?<br /><br />And as for instance Marco Fürstenberg and Sven Schienhammer produce dub house tracks with the typical Maurizio/Basic Channel roots in the sound, this is considered "Old days" music.Neurobasherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03655170738312138584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7844635773610042538.post-48551689500572910452011-02-01T05:20:17.939+01:002011-02-01T05:20:17.939+01:00Interesting perspective. Funny that the problem is...Interesting perspective. Funny that the problem is a much more expansive an issue. <br /><br />That presents an interesting question; Why does a person seemingly lose the power to interpret that which they originated or were part of originating and that which was existent for a long enough period that removes the option for their renaming of it? The problem apparently doesn't have a social or cultural boundary, so what's the trigger? Maybe the need to be part of something and have purpose to the group? I'm sure it's as individual as each person is, taking into account the herd-like mentality of our homosapien species.<br /><br />It also seems this might be another industry-motivated problem. Reshaping a definition to enhance possible audience share would be the first culprit in my eyes. This guides me to see it as much less of a malicious act than one to put their own stamp, however inappropriately, on an existing genre. Unfortunately, there are victims; historical accuracy and genre longevity. After too many alterations to the original genre, the overall interest in the genre dwindles as other more developed genres obtain greater cultural influence.<br /><br />Well, Denard and I have been talking about all types of productions including bi-locational house parties. We'll have a wall in each location where you'll be able to see and talk to the other side. Then we'll be able to jam and hang to each others music and vibe! Brooklyn and Germany UNITED! :)<br /><br />Better chilling through technology! LOL!!!DJ Hellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12880405433972786776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7844635773610042538.post-46957091773246666712011-02-01T00:32:13.204+01:002011-02-01T00:32:13.204+01:00Thanx. I completely agree with you. Just because s...Thanx. I completely agree with you. Just because someone changes a small element within a genre doesn't make it a new genre. But I think sometimes it's the promotional demands of the industry that forces new genre rhetoric upon their increasingly targeted markets. As the entertainment industry became an adult in the mid 1980's and niche regions became connected with others, the fertile ground for the micro-subgenre was born.<br /><br />I really saw that in the techno genre. Though I believe having the house, breakbeat, ect subgenres for thematic specificity, once jungle showed up, it exploded with nonsensically specific subgenres. Denard and I have talked about this issue since we met in the 80's. It also happened in punk rock as it did in many other genres.<br /><br />By focusing on the connectivity of the fluent evolution of musical genres, that will always help artist stay ahead of the hurricane-like motion of trends. History proves almost all "agenda setters" follow this philosophical framework, whether in the arts, sciences, or whatever.<br /><br />Thanx for the warm welcome and conversation.<br /><br />Peaceness and Sledgehammers,<br />dhDJ Hellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12880405433972786776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7844635773610042538.post-40438161194647141142011-01-26T00:45:29.135+01:002011-01-26T00:45:29.135+01:00The misuse of the term "Industrial" seem...The misuse of the term "Industrial" seems to be a problem particularly in the USA. I didn't really notice that here in Europe. But I hear you on that because we have the same problem with the term "Electro" in recent years.<br /><br />(Younger) people suddenly started to use it to describe some sort of Tech-House with analog-sounding basslines or as a term for electronic music in general.<br /><br />I still don't know why this actually happens and admit that it can be pretty puzzling to understand what someone is actually talking about...<br /><br />I'd love to experience the events in your area that you've mentioned. But I'm afraid I won't make it there anytime soon :-(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7844635773610042538.post-91145487881479110412011-01-26T00:32:24.192+01:002011-01-26T00:32:24.192+01:00Hello Darryl, welcome to the blog :-)
I also noti...Hello Darryl, welcome to the blog :-)<br /><br />I also noticed this confusion about the term "old school" in musical discussions and think your proposed definition is reasonable and could help to avoid misunderstandings.<br /><br />However, another issue that follows hard on this is the discourse about the genesis of musical genres and if, or under which circumstances, we can actually speak of a new genre. Especially in electronic music, the whole (sub-)genre thing got a bit out of hand, in my opinion.<br /><br />Anyway, I hope to see you around here more often in the future. Feel free to share your knowledge with us!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7844635773610042538.post-56454957690950920522011-01-01T16:06:14.060+01:002011-01-01T16:06:14.060+01:00Happy New Year to all of the SWU crew! I hope you ...Happy New Year to all of the SWU crew! I hope you had a nice party :-)<br /><br />Frohes Neues Jahr an alle in der SWU Crew! Ich hoffe ihr habt gut gefeiert :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7844635773610042538.post-38545770443563426352010-07-29T19:33:29.650+02:002010-07-29T19:33:29.650+02:00Welcome! Looking forward to future posts and the p...Welcome! Looking forward to future posts and the panoptikum in kassel gig :-]Denard Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18021515722834890235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7844635773610042538.post-10947515638611391512010-07-22T15:18:12.097+02:002010-07-22T15:18:12.097+02:00PART TWO
On the other hand, there are some aspect...PART TWO<br /><br />On the other hand, there are some aspects that did have a negative influence on the scene.<br /><br />Technical aspects aside, what MP3 and internet really affected most is the way we deal with music and culture in general and how we value them today. Their availability and mass consumption degraded them to short living lifestyle gimmicks that quite often aren't perceived or respected as art anymore.<br /><br />To be a DJ or producer is way easier (and cheaper) today. This led to a situation, where almost everybody in the scene feels like he/she has to be a "maker" somehow. This culture lacks some long-term attraction for simple fans and dancers, because it is too shallow. Creating lifestyle products doesn't take a lot of artistic integrity and it won't have a very lasting impact on the audience.<br />That's why there is a lot of cookie-cutter shit and blatant rip-offs out there.<br /><br />In a difficult economic situation, indie labels tend to work more and more like mainstream companies: playing safe, offensive marketing and PR.<br />Some indies should have more of credibility and down-to-earthness.<br /><br />The younger generations basicly grew up in a situation like this and have a different approach to music and culture. There's a different audience and vibe in the clubs today, because people come with other expectations and wants.<br />You don't have this intensity and manic dancing in many clubs anymore because people have seen / heard it all on the internet. The first hand experience isn't so unique as before. Sometimes I think, a "live event" has become like a resource for material to post on blogs / Myspace / Facebook, Flickr and YouTube.<br />All this might reduce the excitement of the music experience.<br /><br />Having said that, good music and parties are still out there. Just don't expect that everything that has the tag "Electronic Dance Music" on it has to be great.<br />Maybe we have to wait until Techno has grown as old as Jazz now, where things have settled a bit. Those who like it are into it, others might pass by but continue to search for something else.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7844635773610042538.post-59666341200611321832010-07-22T15:14:39.820+02:002010-07-22T15:14:39.820+02:00PART ONE
I pretty much agree with you, this situa...PART ONE<br /><br />I pretty much agree with you, this situation isn't really new to someone who has been around for a while.<br /><br />I wouldn't maybe go so far as suggesting how to play records "the right way". For example, I don't like it how "classics" nowadays are often played like an alibi or testimonial for the DJ - it should be aesthetic criteria that determine the place of a tune in a mix.<br />And concerning statistical ratings for DJs, clubs and the like: things like that have to be a joke, really. I always thought that "underground people" - unlike more passive mainstream folks, who need somebody to tell them what to listen to - are active and seeking music lovers who are able to judge for themselves what they like and don't like.<br />Maybe one shouldn't take this self-important "scene" too serious sometimes...<br /><br />However, I think that these current diffuse complaints actually refer to a range of different things that have developed over the last ten years or so. I'm just wondering why a lot of people come to solely blame the music for everything.<br />(I still can find so much great music today, I could never have enough money to buy it all - but mind you, I'm listening to pretty much everything from Blues to Industrial...)<br /><br />On one hand, the fond memories of our youth will probably always be greater than most things that are around us today, mainly because we tend to forget the negative and remember and cherish those "golden moments".<br /><br />In the past, there weren't that many information resources (music-wise) and most people didn't realise how much crap there was. Today, we have a wealth of information and music, we can observe almost anything. But that's to much for many people to handle on themselves - they get bored, complain or turn their ear to what the "opinion makers" say. (I think in this respect, websites like Beatport, Resident Advisor or Discogs aren't that different from what MTV was in the past - although it might not be their fault in the first place.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7844635773610042538.post-56461274574366977822010-07-04T21:52:55.101+02:002010-07-04T21:52:55.101+02:00I can't judge this music in an objective manne...I can't judge this music in an objective manner anymore - these records raised me musically and became sort of a paradigma for me.<br />Because of this reason, I have no mercy for BC copy cats - I basicly shit on most what is called "Dub Techno" today. BC was more than this watered down formulaic crap - listen to those 10 records and you'll hear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7844635773610042538.post-67889890293229141552010-03-31T18:11:17.888+02:002010-03-31T18:11:17.888+02:00Hello gtz,
the widget above collects clips from v...Hello gtz,<br /><br />the widget above collects clips from various sources on YouTube so you can't grab the code directly.<br />Instead, select the video clip you want to link to, click on the "YouTube" logo when the clip starts and you'll be directed to the respective YouTube site. Grab the code of the clip there.<br />Let us know if you need further help!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7844635773610042538.post-7442934138339662322010-03-30T20:41:23.056+02:002010-03-30T20:41:23.056+02:00is there a way to directly link to a clip instead ...is there a way to directly link to a clip instead of the whole collection?gtzhttp://www.dekonstruktiv.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7844635773610042538.post-47845399310634221182010-02-19T20:28:14.115+01:002010-02-19T20:28:14.115+01:00Great set SWU ! :)Great set SWU ! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7844635773610042538.post-56170676001533233752009-12-18T08:21:17.441+01:002009-12-18T08:21:17.441+01:00Oh yeah, looking straight foreward to it... see y...Oh yeah, looking straight foreward to it... see ya in Neuhaus...retina.errorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06974693405072644142noreply@blogger.com