The big Issue here is are we in a true state of an "Acid House Revival"..... I don't think so and I don't think we've ever seen one!! I love all of the early 80's work i.e. Detroit Techno, Chicago House, New York Garage, Acid and all the other one offs that made up the UK Acid House Scene. That is all I've loved and I don't listen to anything else if I'm honest, cause I don't "feel" it! I live very close to London have been to Back to 89 parties and have been to where Placid plays real Old Acid Sets..... but it is very rare that a club plays old "Acid House" sets. I also know that in Leeds a small club opened and closed quite quickly cause of poor turn outs for old Acid. Revival means reawakening and there is NO WAY that this beast has opened it's eyes yet!!
The other point is just because I/anyone else choose to play "Acid House" because I love it does not mean that I'm trying to start a revival. I just want to let it be heard to a new generation... if 1000's of them think is the best thing that they have ever heard and start wearing bright coloured hooded tops and pom pom hats, dungarees and timberland and shouting "Accciiieeedd!!!" at the tops of there voice, and carry it on for a year or two, then maybe..... maybe, that's when Acid House will be awake once more! Until then I think it's just being tickled. > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > unfortunately- i doubt acid will get huge in the way electro has. but, i > > > do recall hearing about someone in nyc trying to start a night called > > > hacienda (i think it failed) > > Or perhaps fortunately... Treasure the magic and the mystery... > I do hate revivals (sorry) -- it's just because I live in a *constant* state of finding out about music that has been around for ages, and should be celebrated. As a society we are sick with nostalgia, and while it might be good in terms of celebrating artists who genuinely deserve it, I just think revivals are a bit lame. I read a great quote from Mad Mike a few years ago, someone asked him about the electro revival, (now, which one? See?) and he said 'Electro never went away.' I thought 'Too f*ckin right mate.' Anyway, just my opinion! Cheers, Andrew (PS. Is there a swear filter on 313? The last two tries at this didn't work... I know there's been problems lately tho. Maybe the admins need to look at their mailserver?)
