Re: [313] True People: Detroit Techno Comp, Pacou, Rob Hood
also, i saw pacou, who was surprisngly very dissapointing. He is definitely a much better producer than dj. Rob Hood, however, was incredible. His dj set was phenominal and his live set was even better; his flawless live performance and the live female vocals were definitely the highlight of the night. I'm not sure how I feel about Rob hood's live set. I'm a longtime fan of his music, but that set left me with mixed feelings. In some ways, it was interesting to hear his take on some classic tracks. In another, I really wonder what the state of the art is when techno producers start doing sets of mostly covers. I thought covers were relegated to the classic rock set. What's next - a retro nostalgia phase of techno? A lot of people I know were really dissapointed. Which is certainly not to say you should have been, too. But it's a little distrubing when an aesthetic that prides itself on innovation starts reproducing earlier works verbatim, without really trying to make them into something new. _ Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com
Re: [313] True People: Detroit Techno Comp, Pacou, Rob Hood
Well his remixes of the covers were definetly great. I feel that his sister's vocals and his production put the original Greatest Dancer by I believe Sister Sledge to shame. Rob did a great job with both his dj set and his live set...it just seems sometimes people are trying to critique the music the deeply that they stop enjoying it. Innovation or not he was playing at a club where he is paid to play music to allow people to have a good time and dance and to what I witnessed he did all that very well. Rob was not playing in front of a panel that would be picking apart his music and making connections such as how covers are related to rock sets or if doing covers is innovative or not. The point is Rob did what he was there to do and he did it extremely well. Now for discussion sake on this list I can see where this topic would come up but to be disapointed in his set for the reasons you have stated seems kind of rediculous...just enjoy the music while ur hearing it and disect it if you want later. -Stacey In a message dated 12/11/2000 7:28:12 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm not sure how I feel about Rob hood's live set. I'm a longtime fan of his music, but that set left me with mixed feelings. In some ways, it was interesting to hear his take on some classic tracks. In another, I really wonder what the state of the art is when techno producers start doing sets of mostly covers. I thought covers were relegated to the classic rock set. What's next - a retro nostalgia phase of techno? A lot of people I know were really dissapointed. Which is certainly not to say you should have been, too. But it's a little distrubing when an aesthetic that prides itself on innovation starts reproducing earlier works verbatim, without really trying to make them into something new. ___
Re: [313] True People: Detroit Techno Comp, Pacou, Rob Hood
Interesting and optomistic post, Stacey... I wish I had been there to see Rob Hood, since he put on such a fantastic show at I/o many many months back. I don't see how anyone could have such a disdain for a techno artist doing covers. Sounds like a homage to the things that make Mr. Hood tick, and I bet it was incredible fun to put that set together. Anyone who likens it to classic rock doing covers and furrowing their brows at it might take things to seriously. It's not like Green Velvet and Farben are both putting out 12's of the Rolling Stones' Start Me Up... I think it's pretty clever of someone in dance music to do this. As for the dissection of music, this list is often the later that you speak of. Since criticism tends to weigh on the side of negative in our culture, it might seem like when someone has a lot to say about a performance, it implies that they disliked it. I'm not sure that's necessarily true. We're all just trying to chat it up. I like this discussion a lot more than drug problems and architecture. Thinking the opposite way, The Dylan Group is an instrumental rock group that covered Aphex Twin's classic We are the musicmakers with bass guitar/vibraphone/drums. Very cool... n8 On Mon, 11 Dec 2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well his remixes of the covers were definetly great. I feel that his sister's vocals and his production put the original Greatest Dancer by I believe Sister Sledge to shame. Rob was not playing in front of a panel that would be picking apart his music and making connections such as how covers are related to rock sets or if doing covers is innovative or not. just enjoy the music while ur hearing it and disect it if you want later. -Stacey
Re: [313] True People: Detroit Techno Comp, Pacou, Rob Hood
hmm..i beg to differ. The reason i asked if its still in print is because there are some excellent tracks on it produced by juan atkins, shake,kenny larkin, claude young,eddie fowlkes and little joe... also, i saw pacou, who was surprisngly very dissapointing. He is definitely a much better producer than dj. Rob Hood, however, was incredible. His dj set was phenominal and his live set was even better; his flawless live performance and the live female vocals were definitely the highlight of the night. --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, I believe that this comp came out in 1996 on Sony/React. I do not know for sure if it is in print or not, but I would bet that it isn't. I have not heard this comp in years, but I remember it as being a disappointment. Anybody care to comment? Also, did anyone catch Rob Hood or Pacou this weekend at Motor? Take care, mt np : Adult : Nausea R Vincent wrote: can anyone tell me how old the True People compilation is and if it is still in print? much thanks in advance! -robyn = For those who know stay low stay strong stay ready stay underground. For those who don't,learn. For those who'stole the soul',live in fear as the spirits will track you into your next life and beyond. Nothing good will come to you. - Mad Mike UR __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Shopping - Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. http://shopping.yahoo.com/ - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] = For those who know stay low stay strong stay ready stay underground. For those who don't,learn. For those who'stole the soul',live in fear as the spirits will track you into your next life and beyond. Nothing good will come to you. - Mad Mike UR __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Shopping - Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. http://shopping.yahoo.com/
Re: [313] True People: Detroit Techno Comp, Pacou, Rob Hood
hmm..i beg to differ. The reason i asked if its still in print is because there are some excellent tracks on it produced by juan atkins, shake,kenny larkin, claude young,eddie fowlkes and little joe... also, i saw pacou, who was surprisngly very dissapointing. He is definitely a much better producer than dj. Rob Hood, however, was incredible. His dj set was phenominal and his live set was even better; his flawless live performance and the live female vocals were definitely the highlight of the night. --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, I believe that this comp came out in 1996 on Sony/React. I do not know for sure if it is in print or not, but I would bet that it isn't. I have not heard this comp in years, but I remember it as being a disappointment. Anybody care to comment? Also, did anyone catch Rob Hood or Pacou this weekend at Motor? Take care, mt np : Adult : Nausea R Vincent wrote: can anyone tell me how old the True People compilation is and if it is still in print? much thanks in advance! -robyn = For those who know stay low stay strong stay ready stay underground. For those who don't,learn. For those who'stole the soul',live in fear as the spirits will track you into your next life and beyond. Nothing good will come to you. - Mad Mike UR __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Shopping - Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. http://shopping.yahoo.com/ - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] = For those who know stay low stay strong stay ready stay underground. For those who don't,learn. For those who'stole the soul',live in fear as the spirits will track you into your next life and beyond. Nothing good will come to you. - Mad Mike UR __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Shopping - Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. http://shopping.yahoo.com/
