I doubt if Jeff would turn his back on 'techno'. If indeed this report is the case (things get convoluted), then I think you'll find he just wants to play venues where he can play the 'unexpected' which is, after all, his idea of 'techno'? He enjoys playing more intimate venues and has said as much in interviews. I have to say his last club tour of Australia in 2001 was fabulous, that was one of the best tours I have experienced, so much fun, every gig really different and memorable, we still talk about them. His sets were so diverse and interesting with the element of surprise - Jeff Mills at his best. I think you should look at this as an exciting development. Jeff is the least arrogant person you could meet in this scene, especially compared to many of the UK/European DJs who have ripped off his sound wholesale. It really amazes me how misconstrued Mills is! He has given some great interviews over the years explaining himself very, very clearly, on every point raised here, plus he has used his Web site in this way. Mills at Fabric would be off the hook! Man!
---------- >From: "innercity records" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: <313@hyperreal.org> >Subject: [313] jeff mills stars again >Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 6:56 AM > >we just heard that jeff's quitting (quit?) techno and >in future will only play house clubs with dates >this year at fabric and the god awful tribal sessions >in manchester. > >he's totally blown out the uk's most important clubs >orbit, lost, slam and atomic jam after constant assurances >that he'd be touring uk this year. > >if he feels the need to take his sound to another new >audience then fair play but to turn his back on what >he's best known for really beggars belief. > >i for one won't be putting on me best shiny shoes and >sparkly shirt and paying £20 to see him while in the >company of a bunch of clueless fashion victims who >are probably in the club only to prance around to >some overrated, under skilled + massively overpaid >superstar "tech" dj. > >after 3 years of not playing the uk due to his bollocks >immigraion excuse this is how he repays his long time >fans and followers who've spent countless money on >his records and hours queing in the rain to go hear >him spin. > >i don't think i'd actually be as angry over any other dj >doing this which just shows the kind of admiration this >guy has over here and i'm sure it'll be the same for >many others. > >simple reply of course is for all us to turn our back >to him and stop buying his music and going to his >club dates. it works both ways. > >pure arrogance (again) > > >innercity. > > > > > > > > > >. > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
