From Terre Thaemlitz Sent Thu, Jun 4th 1998, 19:16
>From: Brother Alphabet <xxxxx@xx.xxxxxxx.xxx> > >one particular note that I'll discuss here, since the author has >deemed it necessary to self-quote within the context of his own ramblings. > >Thaemlitz says: > >"For example, "Abandoned Left" focuses on feelings of paranoia and >ineffectiveness among activists amidst popular anti-Leftist sentiments and >self-critique..." > >I listened to the track a number of times. I didn't get that impression at >all. that particular example of "self reference" is a FOOTNOTE to my own statement that processing and a personal desire for catharsis can "[obscure and reduce] my intentions to trivia for private coveting or disclosure through addendums." so the quote you use above IS THAT ADDENDUM stating a content in that track which I feel is not apparent - just like you noted after several listens. congratulations, i think you got it. _________________________________________________________________ terre thaemlitz comatonse recordings xxxxx@xxxxxxxxx.xxx 1097-b 54th street http://www.comatonse.com/ oakland, ca 94608-3018 usa