(idm) P.A.'s

From Shirei3000
Sent Mon, Jul 26th 1999, 04:56
 I've read alot about performing artists, and i have a few questions to post 
to kind of get an idea where people stand with this.
1. does the popularity  of the artist have anything to do with if he/she 
plays "live" or off dats, computer, etc.
my opinion, and from what ive seen, no one will say anything when say aphex 
twin decides to play "live", even if he is playing off his portable computer. 
Is this because he's the "man" of electronic music? I think if an artist does 
decide to pleasure us with a performance in our town, shouldn't we just be 
thankful that electronic music has grown enough to bring these people out of 
their bedrooms?
2. well, its actually just the second part to question one. now, im not sure 
how many of you have seen say chemical brothers, underworld live, "heads 
rolling" i know, it's the chemical brothers, underworld im speaking of, but 
from what ive seen.. it seems as if a gig they play is for a event like 
woodstock, or some local event in which they are the "techno" group part of 
the event. wouldn't you agree at least that electronic music is being 
recognized in the U.S.?
I think you know that people expect to be dazzled by P.A.'s, but isn't enough 
that electronic is getting to the point where artists are creeping out of the 
bedroom to do what anyother artist does... and thats to make money and to 
entertain you with the notion that its a good time. IDM'rs need to be so less 
demanding of artists and relize 5 years ago an electronic P.A. was limited to 
a few select artists. I give much credit to all artist that improvise in 
playing "live". for the artist that play directly from their comp.'s, at 
least for me, tease me with creating some varities in your stuff.
thanks again for reading this i dont think im out of line when i wrote this. 
i think anything to get more artist to my town and play is fantastic.. 
phonecia, I-F, funksturong, kid606, hrvatski, please come to Portland, Or. 
nice!!!!
thanks again,
mark
np: carmen through a distortion pedal and my 626 playing loops. joke