I was at the gig Martin was at and he was quite disappointing - He played a 'party' section as if he was a at a student's union. He played Out Of Space, which was welcome last year at Sonar, but when he drops it in set after set, the novelty wears off a bit. He played an inexusable half hour of execrable nuskoolbreaks. He also played some excellent stuff but he certainly seemed a shadow of his former self - every set was full of surprises in the old days and he did seemed to be treading water on this occasion - last year's Sonar set was one of my favourite clubbing experiences ever, so I am not 'hating' him, just demonstrating why Martin made those comments about him
-----Original Message----- From: Kent williams [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2004 2:45 PM To: 313 list Subject: (313) My take on Laurent Garnier After all the hooting and hollering, I think a couple of things need to be said: 1. Laurent is one of the O.G. Technotourists, who started coming to Detroit to hang out and play years and years ago. He is every bit the fan as you or I. He LOVES Detroit -- the music and the city and the people. 2. While he's not the only producer in France, or the first, he is one of France's true pioneers in Dance music, and is a hero to French kids. France is in its own way as insular and conservative as the US, and Laurent introduced and championed US house and techno to an audience that isn't always receptive to new music from elsewhere. His infectious enthusiasm for the music, and his skills in reading and motivating a crowd, allows him to lead and educate an audience. If you don't like him, or were underwhelmed when you saw him, that's fine.. It's horses for courses. I only like some of what he's done as a producer. But I will always have huge respect for what he's accomplished ##################################################################################### Note: Any views or opinions are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Channel Four Television Corporation unless specifically stated. This email and any files transmitted are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed. If you have received this email in error, please notify [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank You. #####################################################################################
