Greetings to all! It has been brought to my attention that some of what I wrote in my e-mail entitled "Terrence Parker/DEMF" has hurt several people. Some of these individuals are people who I've known, admired, and had wonderful friendships with for many years. The most difficult part now for me is knowing that some of those people have lost faith in me. That really disappoints me more than I could ever express to you cats in words. Having said that, I am going to attempt to make "right" a wrong, even though the damage has already been done.
The reason why the e-mail was written in that manner is because I was attempting to answer the many questions asked of me. I received more than 100 e-mail letters from all over the world, from those who did, and those who did not attend the Detroit Electronic Music Festival. They all asked WHY I did not spin. I did not (and still do not) have the time to respond to each letter, so I decided to try and answer everyone's questions in one e-mail letter (distributed via the 313 List and my TP FAN CLUB List). I thought that my e-mail was written with a very positive tone. But apparently I was wrong. Now some people who I LOVE VERY MUCH ON A VERY PERSONAL LEVEL have been hurt. Allow me to clarify certain comments written in my original e-mail: The reason why I could not spin on Monday was because there were already some very strict rules and regulations in place that would not allow certain stages to operate past certain times. For one thing, security staff who had been hired to work at these stages had agreed to work until certain pre-designated times. To extend performances on any stage past these times would not be fair to those working security, and furthermore would have violated several agreements. The equipment was insured under similar conditions. When I wrote (HMMM) after I commented about the insurance on the equipment, it was meant to be a gesture to the reader to think about and conclude that there was no malicious intent behind why I wasn't spinning, but instead a set of several important circumstances which just didn't allow for me to be involved this year. When I said "these efforts were defeated", I meant it in the same way that my desire to accept Hannah's original offer to spin on Saturday, May 27th was defeated by my preexisting booking in Germany. When I spoke about promoting the DEMF on Electric Circus, I was trying to make a point to those who sent me e-mail letters suggesting that I should be angry for not being included. if I was upset in any manner about not spinning at the DEMF, I wouldn't have promoted it on Much Music/CityTV. How could I be upset when it was I who turned down Hannah's offer to spin? I was never upset about not spinning, and I thought that sharing my experience on Electric Circus would clearly illustrate that point. When I pointed out that I wasn't offered a slot on Monday, I was responding specifically to those people who asked about the TBA's on the DEMF flyer and the originally posted 313 line up for Monday, May 29th. I wanted those people to know that I was specifically addressing their questions on this matter, as I was attempting to do throughout the entire e-mail. However, in doing so, I gave the impression that I was saying or implying something negative rather than positive. I AM DEEPLY AND SINCERELY SORRY TO THOSE WHO WERE HURT BECAUSE OF MY COMMENTS! IT WAS NEVER MY INTENTION TO HURT ANYONE. INSTEAD, I WANTED TO ANSWER ALL OF THE QUESTIONS I RECEIVED, AND MAKE CLEAR MY SUPPORT FOR THE DEMF, AND FOR ALL OF THOSE WHO WERE INVOLVED. If I am guilty of anything, it's not being an English Major, thus not being able to properly communicate my thoughts and feelings at times. I know how I feel about certain things, but I am not the best at communicating those feelings in writing. I think I communicate much better orally. In closing, I want to say that I was honored when asked by Hannah, Johnny O & Dan, Lenny Burden, Linda G, Meighan & Alvin, Beau Gangier, and Gary of Melodies & Memories to participate in various events held during or after the DEMF. If I am never asked to participate in future DEMF events, I will always support it because I believe in what it stands for - THE MUSIC. I have made a lot of sacrifices because of my belief in the music. I have lost jobs because of it; many years ago I was homeless and slept in my car in the middle of winter because of it; and apparently now I have lost some dear friends because of it. So I wont be posting anything else for a while. I hope this clears up ALL misunderstandings. peace & respect, TP
