THEORY OF TECHNO & HOW TO SAVE IT..

[acidsaturation]

Yeah, but will anyone do anything about it, or will they just make techno that "sounds like".
Rather than genuinly digging ofr something new.

Is even that a problem as long as we're enjoying doing it?

Well, in a way no.

But being unchallenging and just pandering to what people already know, is the domain of kylie minogue, and the endless boybands who do the same thing over and over and over.

And this is techno, so , I think things should always push a bit, and ride the edge if possible.

[slavestudios]

dirty, to assume EVERYONE is trying to sound like someone else is foolish imo..

as much as i like Amok or BMB or Spooky or John Beltran, i dont want to sound like anyone..

obviously, my influences will be apparent to anyone who listens to my trax, but i never once set out to 'sound like techno' or any specific artist..


other than 'pete donaodson' thank you very much ;)

[AcidTrash]

I tend to find I worked to match my techno influences in terms of style and quality and when I got close I found myself in a rut and it wasn't until BOA folks gave me a hard time that I broke the mold I'd made for myself and set about making a new one.Only then did I start making music I considered good.

[FUSION]

and look where its got ya pete,,,,, watch this guy hes gunna do good :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

[dirty_bass]

dirty, to assume EVERYONE is trying to sound like someone else is foolish imo..

as much as i like Amok or BMB or Spooky or John Beltran, i dont want to sound like anyone..

obviously, my influences will be apparent to anyone who listens to my trax, but i never once set out to 'sound like techno' or any specific artist..


other than 'pete donaodson' thank you very much ;)

I don`t think I said EVERYONE at any point.


But regardless. When the majority of people make techno, you enter into a format.
909 for kicks (most people)
909 for hats (most people)
certian structures and patterns
blahblah

I hear a lot of stuff by new producers and it sounds like Dave the Drummer, or Glen Wilson or whatever.

I think people are a little reticent to take risks.

Or it would appear so, as I can play stuff from years ago that still sounds the same as new releases.

I`m getting jumped on here a little.
And it`s not like I don`t like techno, but I think things need a shake at the moment, thats all.

If you want me to sit around and pat backs and suck cock all day, I can, but it won`t help anyone.

Credit where credit is due, there are a lot of people trying to push themselves musically as well. But not enough.