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=> GENERAL DISCUSSION => Topic started by: kosmo vinyl on March 25, 2008, 12:34:00 pm
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Finally a list of confirmed acts for the Memorial Day Electronic Music festival in Downtown Detroit. Haven't been to this one in years, but decided this year would be a good time to venture back to.
Anyways confirmed so far...
ALEX UNDER ??live
ALTON MILLER
BENNY BENASSI
BUZZ GOREE
CARL CRAIG
CASSY
COBBLESTONE JAZZ ??live
COOL KIDS ??live
DBX ??live
DUBFIRE
EGYPTIAN LOVER ??live
GIRL TALK ??live
GUILLAUME & THE COUTU DUMONTS -live
HALF HAWAII ??live
JAMES ZABIELA
JORIS VOORN ??live
KONRAD BLACK
MATHIAS KADEN ??live
MIKE GRANT
MINX
MOBY -dj set
NEWCLEUS -live
SPEEDY J -live with Scott Pagano VJ
TECH ITCH
TERRENCE PARKER
ZIP
http://www.myspace.com/detroitmusicfest (http://www.myspace.com/detroitmusicfest)
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Thought posting about a festival with at first glance is a solid lineup of electronic musicians and dj would generate a tad more discussion here. Sure it's in Detroit, but thats not stopping people from flying in from around the world to attend. Besides, downtown Detroit isn't that much different Baltimore's Inner Harbor.
I guess that means that this forum taste in electronic music is <rant deleted>
So could use some help with what a couple of these acts are all about. Most of them I recognize...
Detroit Stalwarts or influenced by the Detroit Sound
ALTON MILLER
BUZZ GOREE
CARL CRAIG
DBX ??live
JORIS VOORN ??live
MIKE GRANT
MINX
SPEEDY J -live with Scott Pagano VJ
TERRENCE PARKER
Gotta to pay the bills acts
BENNY BENASSI - Apparently a member of the Number One DJ in the world club. (Trance/Progressive shite)
MOBY -dj set which appears to be of the everything including the kitchen sink approach these days
DUBFIRE - Trance/Progressive?
GIRL TALK ??live (duh)
Original School Electro
EGYPTIAN LOVER ??live
NEWCLEUS -live
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so any clue on any of these?
LEX UNDER ??live
CASSY
COBBLESTONE JAZZ ??live
COOL KIDS ??live
GUILLAUME & THE COUTU DUMONTS -live
HALF HAWAII ??live
JAMES ZABIELA
KONRAD BLACK
MATHIAS KADEN ??live
TECH ITCH
ZIP
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oh yeah $40 bucks in advance...
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I happen to catch Benny Benassi two weeks ago in Vegas at the Hard Rock Hotel. He rocked a killer set, AND did not play "Satisfaction" which was perfect not to hear :)
MindCage
Mindless Faith (http://www.mindlessfaith.com)
Deep6 Productions (http://www.deep6.com)
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the bmore city paper recently did a review of a "new" carl craig release (http://www.citypaper.com/music/story.asp?id=15398)
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yeah that was one of my recent eMusic downloads and one of the reasons i decided to attend this years festival... good thing carl signed on to spin at the festival :)
if you download it via Amazon one also gets the continuous mixes if you download the entire album, tracks not on eMusic.
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Originally posted by kosmo:
Thought posting about a festival with at first glance is a solid lineup of electronic musicians and dj would generate a tad more discussion here. Sure it's in Detroit, but thats not stopping people from flying in from around the world to attend. Besides, downtown Detroit isn't that much different Baltimore's Inner Harbor.
I guess that means that this forum taste in electronic music is <rant deleted>
oh do calm down.
you know that i'm into electronic music, but to tell you the truth there were only a handful of names that i recognized. i'm not big on detroit techno, but if i was this would be the festival to go to.
between radiohead, lolla, APW, possibly VFest (will depend on line-up), and an occasional jaunt to NYC or DC on weekends, my concert traveling schedule is pretty full. DEMF just didn't have the muscle power to get on my calendar. does looks like fun tho, wish it was closer so i could catch some of it. do let us know how it went.
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that snide remark wasn't direct specifically at you as there are other people on this forum into various forms of electronic music and festivals in general.
warning cranky old man rant...
my "frustration" at the moments stems from the lack of appreciation for the history of electronic music in general... while it's great that Justice can get 5 millions plays on last.fm, it's very disappointing
pioneering artists like Derrick May and Carl Craig only plays in numbers under 100k.
Now granted last.fm demographics are very indie rock centric but surely people who are going nutso for Justice would also appreciate music from two decades ago that helped sowed the seeds of electronica. Classic tracks that IMHO don't sound dated from artists still active and as they also have been vastly more appreciated in Europe than in the US.
Does anyone think that in 20 years time, a hot remixer like Simian Disco Mobile will be doing a remix of a Justice track, like SDM just did of Inner City's classic track "Big Fun" first released in 1998.
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does it really, truly bother you that may and craig don't get the same kind of love as justice? i've never really understood this phenomenon. isn't it nice to have something that's more "your own" instead of having to share it with people who, y'know, like justice? if it was a matter of a band/dj not having enough fans/money to be able to continue making music that'd be one thing. but those dudes are doing fine. the people who are fans are actually fans. if people want to be ignorant, then let them, i say.
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the after parties are a key part of this festival here is the logistics for of one of them...
*DOORS @ 9PM - SHUTDOWN AT 11AM.*
* Event opens at 9pm & ends at 11am, bar closing at 2am then reopening at 7am.
doubt i'll be doing any serious after partying... although this one has a couple interesting people involved with it...
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Originally posted by kosmo:
so any clue on any of these?
LEX UNDER ??live
CASSY
COBBLESTONE JAZZ ??live
COOL KIDS ??live
GUILLAUME & THE COUTU DUMONTS -live
HALF HAWAII ??live
JAMES ZABIELA
KONRAD BLACK
MATHIAS KADEN ??live
TECH ITCH
ZIP
Cobblestone Jazz are a trio that play everything live with some improvisation. They have a warm analog early Detroit techno mixed with Chicago house sound. Album is out on !K7.
Cassy a dj also has stuff on !K7. Minimal house. Worked with Swayzak, Richard Villalobos and one of the guys from Cobblestone Jazz.
Half Hawaii-smooth,bass driven minimal house.
Cool Kids are retro-y hip hop duo from Chicago. Really fun live. They drop some bass too.
Tech Itch is darkside drum & bass. Where goth and dnb meet. Not my cuppa tea.
James Zabiela is on Renaissance and has a similar sound to most of their artist Sasha, Digweed, Dave Seaman, etc.
I'd rather spend vacation time on WMC, but not a bad lineup.
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I still have family back in Detroit Area which is part of the reason for the trek back...
Slappy and eMusic has helped fill in some of the holes..
Have been checking in on a couple forums discussing the line-up so far and there are clear factions being formed along the lines of pro vs anti glowstick..
With regards to BookerT's comment, I completely understand and agree to a point.
I'm willing to share with those who are willing to listen with a open mind.
Citing Justice isn't the best example, there are better such as fans of Underworld, Kraftwerk, Aphex Twin, Hot Chip, etc.
Clearly some of these guys make Europeans go bonkers, as promoters over there wouldn't still be flying them there on a regular basis. It would be great to see these without having to back to Detroit for the occasional one off gig. And flying to Europe especially now is out of the question.
Add some these guys to the list of name brand DJs, so that the dance tent at every festival isn't a slightly different grouping of the usual suspects. And so that a Richie Hawtin or Derrick May would be able to once in awhile make the rounds in the US like a DJ Shadow.
In my own little happy world, Seth would be just as comfortable booking a Derrick May as he would Fatboy Slim...
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Originally posted by kosmo:
In my own little happy world, Seth would be just as comfortable booking a Derrick May as he would Fatboy Slim...
but where would you have him book derrick? at the 930? i love the club, but it doesn't do much for me as a dance venue. i fear that most people come to the 930 expecting to stand in one spot and face the stage all night; as opposed to dancing about, socializing, facing all directions, and moving about.
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they have in the past put dj's in the center of the club on the floor, which would give one the opportunity to move around, etc..
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Originally posted by sweetcell:
Originally posted by kosmo:
In my own little happy world, Seth would be just as comfortable booking a Derrick May as he would Fatboy Slim...
but where would you have him book derrick? at the 930? i love the club, but it doesn't do much for me as a dance venue. i fear that most people come to the 930 expecting to stand in one spot and face the stage all night; as opposed to dancing about, socializing, facing all directions, and moving about. [/b]
I went to see Fatboy Slim at 9:30 (not on my dime) expecting the same thing, surprisingly it was the opposite with everyone dancing, socializing, facing all directions, etc.
If Seth can get a deal with the Armory as rumored, it would be a nice spot.
With Five now under new management there are not really any venues bringing in quality dj's/electronic artists. It's all table service and dress codes with shitty dj's.
Five is rumored to be possibly going back to a live act venue like when it was the Garage.
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Things are beginning to shape up nicely for this festival
MOVEMENT 2008 DETROIT ELECTRONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES
BEATPORT STAGE LINEUP
Detroit- Paxahau, producers of MOVEMENT 2008 announce the line-up of artists set to appear on the Beatport Stage. This year??s diverse and eclectic Beatport Stage roster showcases established electronic acts and vanguard artists who exemplify the event??s global fan appeal, confirming the Detroit festival as a destination for the international techno circuit.
??The Beatport Stage hosts the premier artists that give the festival its global appeal?,
stated Jason Huvaere, festival director, ??We are excited that Beatport has partnered
with us for a third year ?? this year, the line-up and the stage??s new sound technology
will further intensify the festival experience.?
Beatport is a US-based online music store recognized as the internet??s leading source
for electronic music downloads. Beatport features more that 6500 labels and the site
adds thousands of new tracks weekly and offers new releases, classic and exclusive
tracks all categorized by genres such as house, trance and techno.
??MOVEMENT is one of only four electronic music events in which Beatport chooses to
participate,? Shawn Sabo, Beatport director of public relations and marketing explained.
??The Beatport Stage at Movement allows us to do what we do best ?? cater to the
tastes of the global electronic music scene by hosting top artists in genres both
recognized and emerging.?
Providing the audience with the best listening and dancing experience, a new vinyl roof and
metal structures replace old tents insuring a strong foundation which allows enough support
to hold the sound and lighting systems. The new structures give more space, better sight
lines, and hold for all weather conditions.
Some of the performances will include: Beatport??s number one selling artist, Deadmau5; a highly
anticipated tenth anniversary set with Richie Hawtin and Minus; Dubfire, half of the 2001 Grammy
award winning group, Deep Dish, nominated for best remixed recording, non-classical track
preformed by Dido. Also joining the Beatport stage are Tycho and Par Grindvik, two up and
coming artists from Ghostly International.
Stage Lineup
Saturday May 24th
12:00 pm Tycho (live)
2:00 pm Eric Johnston (live)
3:00 pm [To be confirmed]
4:30 pm Justin Long
6:00 pm Alex Smoke (live)
7:00 pm Par Grindvik (live)
8:00 pm Deadmau5 (live)
9:00 pm [To be confirmed]
10:30 pm Alex Under (live)
Sunday May 25th
12:00 pm Matthew Hawtin
3:00 pm Konrad Black
5:00 pm Heartthrob (live)
6:00 pm Marco Carola
8:00 pm Magda
10:00 pm Richie Hawtin
Monday May 26th
12:00 pm Jerry Abstract
2:30 pm Guillaume & the Coutu Dumonts
3:30 pm Mathias Kaden (live)
4:30 pm Davide Squillace
6:00 pm Lee Burridge
7:30 pm [To be confirmed]
8:30 pm Josh Wink
10:00 pm Dubfire
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additional artists
Alland Byallo
Davide Squillace
Deadmau5 -live
Deepchord presents Echospace -live
Derek Plaslaiko
Derrick Thompson
Dieselboy & MC Messinian
Eric Johnston -live
Heartthrob -live
Jerry Abstract
Josh Wink
Justin Kruse aka Kruse Kontrol
Justin Long
Lee Burridge
Magda
Marco Carola
Matthew Hawtin
Mike Huckaby
Par Grindvik -live
Paul Ritch -live
Peanut Butter Wolf
Pete Rock
Reggie "Hotmix" Harrell
Richie Hawtin
Shawn Michaels
Soundmurderer
Tycho -live
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I'm going. Specifically for the all night skate party hosted by Moodymann!
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Terrence Parker is not only one of the best DJs from America, hes a fuckin awesome dude. anyway.
i went to DEMF in 2001.
it was pretty awesome. by far the biggest party i have ever been at and i met kids from all over the world. it also confirmed my belief that John Acquiaviva is the greatest man behind two turntables, no matter what Richie Hawtin says.
if my wife still listened to electronic music, i would be there.
fuck justice.
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Originally posted by sweetcell:
Originally posted by kosmo:
In my own little happy world, Seth would be just as comfortable booking a Derrick May as he would Fatboy Slim...
but where would you have him book derrick? at the 930? i love the club, but it doesn't do much for me as a dance venue. i fear that most people come to the 930 expecting to stand in one spot and face the stage all night; as opposed to dancing about, socializing, facing all directions, and moving about. [/b]
didnt they have that detroit tent at the Curefest tour thingamabob? with May and Saunderson?
at merriweather? i swear that happened. somewhere i know it did, and it was awesome. with a capital A.
Edit: it was at that Moby Area One tour...not the Cure...duh...
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Originally posted by kosmo:
In my own little happy world, Seth would be just as comfortable booking a Derrick May as he would Fatboy Slim...
I realize Fatboy Slim is commercialized and stuff, but he didnt just come out of nowhere.
He was a major influence in the UK Big Beat and funky house scene.
and i saw him at 930 once too and he had a DJ booth in the center of the club and you could dance on the stage if you wanted. he was coked to the gills and i think even throwing records out into the crowd....that was entertaining.
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just to make sure your don't blame the club too much: jaun atkins spun at the club...7-8 years ago? drew about 150 people. not much of a demand for these guys outside of germany.
i've seen saunderson and craig do amazing dj sets at small places around the detroit metroplex, and the draw is about the same.
i'll be missing this event, mostly cuz the local politics suck ass, but if you go, craig and hawtin are not to be missed. and tune in to late night radio for some dj godfather mixes.
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no blame from me as to why the club doesn't book DJs i'd like to hear spin here... just wish some of them would have gained more level of popularity here in the US...
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The additional artists are making it a solid lineup.
With Peanut Butter Wolf and Pete Rock, I can see Madlib being added soon, esp. since he's already on tour.
Magda is very easy on the eyes as well as ears.
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Very solid lineup with the announcement of that Beatport stage.
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more choice additions to the festival
Real Detroit Stage
Saturday, May 24th
12:00-2:00 pm Big Joe Hix
2:00-4:00 pm Reggie "Hotmix" Harrell
4:00-5:30 pm Minx
5:30-7:00 pm Michael Gieger
7:00-8:30 pm Mike Grant
8:30-10:00 pm Terrence Parker
10:00 pm - 12:00 am Stacey Pullen
Sunday, May 25th
12:00-1:30 pm Gabe Real
1:30-3:00 pm T Linder
3:00-4:00 pm Darkcube - live
4:00-6:00 pm Aaron-Carl feat. Veronique & DJ E. Dubb
6:00-8:00 pm TBA
8:00-9:00 pm Mr. De - live/DJ
9:00-11:00 pm TBA
11:00 pm - 12:00 am Closed
Monday, May 26th
12:00-2:00 pm Drew Pompa
2:00-3:00 pm Josh Dahlberg
3:00-4:30 pm Derrick Thompson aka DriveTrain
4:30-6:00 pm Twonz
6:00-7:30 pm Rich Korach
7:30-9:00 pm Derek Plaslaiko
9:00-11:00 pm Kevin Saunderson
11:00 pm - 12:00 am Closed
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i'm so excited that this pre party has been announced...
THE FUZION OF SCIENCE & TECHNO
presented by The Detroit Science Center
Juan Atkins, Derrick May, Eddie 'Flashin' Fowlkes, T. Linder, Stacey Pullen, Mike Grant, DJ Body Mechanic, Mike 'Agent X' Clark, Delano Smith, Norm Talley, Terrance Parker, John Collins, Scan 7, Bruce Bailey, Minx, Alton Miller, Reggie 'Hot Mix' Harrell, DJ Seoul, Rick Wilhite & Kenny Dixon, Jr. & Theo Parrish (aka 3 Chairs), Super Mario 'The Brother'.
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the m_nus party has been announced, but there is kinda bizarre gimmick involving interacting with this specially created cube at the event...
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parties at science centers were always my favourite.
Liberty Science Center being A+ number 1!
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a better flyer with the cube
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ixkpd-bk might be interested in pre festival event...
Originators of Motown, Funk and Soul
MAY 23RD
Campus Martius Park
"4th Fridays with Ford"
11:30am-midnight
FREE
ALL AGES, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Woodward Ave, 3 blocks north of Hart Plaza
MUSIC
KING SOLOMON BURKE
8:00pm-9:30pm
AMP FIDDLER
10:30pm-midnight
DJ FRANK RAINES
9:30pm-10:30pm
Resident at Detroit's premier FUNK NIGHT, DJ Frank Raines spins 60s and 70s Deep Funk music.
DENNIS COFFEY
11:30am-1:30pm
REGGIE SMITH & the AFTERPARTY
6:00pm-8:00pm
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Originally posted by kosmo:
so any clue on any of these?
TECH ITCH
If you are into drum and bass, you will like him.
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Originally posted by kosmo:
ixkpd-bk might be interested in pre festival event...
Originators of Motown, Funk and Soul
MAY 23RD
Campus Martius Park
"4th Fridays with Ford"
11:30am-midnight
FREE
ALL AGES, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Woodward Ave, 3 blocks north of Hart Plaza
MUSIC
KING SOLOMON BURKE
8:00pm-9:30pm
AMP FIDDLER
10:30pm-midnight
DJ FRANK RAINES
9:30pm-10:30pm
Resident at Detroit's premier FUNK NIGHT, DJ Frank Raines spins 60s and 70s Deep Funk music.
DENNIS COFFEY
11:30am-1:30pm
REGGIE SMITH & the AFTERPARTY
6:00pm-8:00pm
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!
You're damn right I am!
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i'd go but had already bought my ticket for the Science Center Event...
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Schedule has been posted
http://www.demf.com/loudbaby/demf_schedule.swf (http://www.demf.com/loudbaby/demf_schedule.swf)
And holy conflict DJ Boatrocker...
Looks like I'll never get to see Girl Talk and may miss Richie Hawtin with Kenny Larkin and Carl Craig performing live are at the same time. May have to plunk done for the M_inus aferpary..
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I'm all about the Beatport stage on Saturday.
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i knew it was to good to be true an event featuring top names in detroit electronic music that was going to end at a reasonable hour outside of the festival, just got cancelled... :( looks like i might be stalking ixkpd-bk friday night
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ok nobody gives a rats ass, but the event i was looking forward to go moved to a different location... woohoo, i am so very old when something ending at midnight makes me happy
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interesting from an interview with Pete Rock
What can we expect from you at the Movement festival?
I got memories of Detroit, so I got something up my sleeve. Just look forward to real hip-hop and real music ?? whatever the crowd calls for. Basically, I got a whole hour and a half dedicated to [the great Detroit producer] Dilla.
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so didn't really feel it for the part of Pete Rock's set I caught...
The highlights were Egyptian Lover who rocked the wheels of steel, Kraftwerk and some live 808. DBX was mind blowing. Enjoyed Sonikus's boy Terrence Parker, rocked it last night and for the bit I caught him tonight, dropped Jay Dee "Plastic Dreams" into his set. Didn't really spend to much on the main stage, ambient music in the bright sunshine not that interesting when the techno be bangin' in the underground. Caught only the beginning and end , but Moby was partying like it was 1993. Solid get the crowd pumped rave anthems, started with "Good Life" and ended with "Thousand"
Was disappointed by Newcleus who started out strong but faded as their set went on, to bad they didn't perform live with instruments instead of using a laptop. Wasn't really feelin Joris Vroon sounded like an extended remix of a couple songs.
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Day two...
The highlight of the day and probably the festival was Carl Craig live. Legendary tracks performed live with additional tasteful funky keyboard and jazzy saxophone flourishes. Much like DBX/Daniel Bell on day one, it was like watching a musicians record live in the studio. Add those to the mind blowing experience of seeing Inner Cityl ive in 2001. Now I have to see Model 500 live...
Biggest surprise of the day was Ectomorph who a really warped version of Kraftwerk meets Old School Electro. The Cool Kids were a lot of fun as well...
The rest of the day was spent enjoying interludes of pounding techno in the underground and funky house from the main stage. And continuing to be disappointed with most of what I heard on the Beatport stage. I guess that I just don't get minimal or what most of the DJs are doing. There is annoying rhythmic pattern that always seems to present almost if it's the same track over and over. The part of Hearthobs set I caught was the most enjoyable. Really didn't get a kick of Magda, sure she's got a nice smile, but the portion of her set I caught just didn't anything for me. Caught a brief part of Hawtin's set but it was so crowded around the tent I couldn't be bothered.
As much as I like pant fluttering pounding techno, I'm finding hard to take the beats for more than 30-45 minutes or so. Am in general enjoying the house DJ...
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and i'd like to coin the phrase "Needs More Fender Rhodes", really dig that sound..
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Originally posted by kosmo:
and i'd like to coin the phrase "Needs More Fender Rhodes", really dig that sound..
everything in its right place.
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day three stick a fork in my i'm done....
highlights of the day Guillaume & the Coutu Dumonts doing funky techno house what ever you want to call it, nice fun way to start the day. Willing to be Guillaume and whoever the Coutu Dumonts are, would be fun in a club. Guillaume dropped a little "Brick House" in the middle of his set.
Cobblestone Jazz another fine example of the blending of electronic backing beats and flourishes of live keyboards. Most excellent and not to jammy...
Pleasant surprise of the day was that there was hope for Beatport stage artists who could deliver on tunes that actually had a groove to them and not more of the clicky Minimal nonsense that just don't have any soul to it. Enjoyed what Mathias Kaden and Davide Squillace had to offer.
Which is a good thing since one call only handle so much slammin techno in four days and clearly i'm to old to appreciate the "Ghetto Tech" which was on offer all day. everytime i wander over that it was overly loud, completely distorted, rapid fire blah.
Kevin Saunderson delivery a workshop in electronic data music as one of the closing festival highlighss...
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Movement - DEMF 09 initial lineup revealed
(http://www.paxahau.com/mailer/03-19-09_movement-nove-prodigy/movement_ad_1.jpg)
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woa - i'd hit that.
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Movement 2010
Whoa the top acts alone make it worth back to Motor City for this years festival.
Inner City Live
Model 500 Live
Richie Hawtin?s live Plastikman
Acid Didj
Agoria
Anthony "Shake" Shakir
A-Trak
Cassy
Chris Liebing
Claude VonStroke
Dan Bain
Derrick Carter
DJ Dick
DJ Godfather
DJ Hype
DJ Koze
DJ Pierre
DJ Sneak
Francesco Tristano - Live
Hudson Mohawke
Ida Engberg
ItaloBoyz
Jamie Jones
Jennifer Xerri
Joel Mull
John Acquaviva
John Johr
Josh Wink
Kenny Larkin - Live
K-HAND
Kid Sister - Live
Kraak & Smaak
Kyle Hall
Larry Heard
Luke Hess - Live
Magda
Mark Ernestus
(Rhythm & Sound)
Martin Buttrich - Live
Martinez Bros
Martyn
Matthew Hawtin
Michael Mayer
Minx
Mr. Scruff
Onur Ozer
Paco Osuna
Phat Kat & Guilty Simpson
w/ Will Sessions - Live
Pretty Lights - Live
Punisher
Radio Slave
Recloose
Rex Sepulveda
Rick Wilhite
Rob Hood - Live
Rolando
Ryan Crosson
Scion - Live
Secrets - Live
Simian Mobile Disco - DJ set
Stacey Pullen
Starski&Clutch
Theo Parish
Woody Mcbride
More to be announced!
http://www.paxahau.com/movement/
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Seeing Inner City live in 2001 was a truly memorable performance...
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It looks good but if they are trying to attract a somewhat nationwide crowd it's kinda lacking in comparison to Ultra at the WMC. I dig the 'Detroit sound' but they should try to go beyond Simian Mobile Disco and Kraak and Smaak for larger name diversity.
Friday, March 26
ULTRA MAIN STAGE: TISTO, DAVID GUETTA, GROOVE ARMADA LIVE, PASSION
PIT, LITTLE BOOTS, DAN BLACK, WOLFGANG GARTNER, MISS NINE.
BAYFRONT LIVE STAGE: THE DISCO BISCUITS, THE CRYSTAL METHOD LIVE,
RABBIT IN THE MOON 3D, INFECTED MUSHROOM, PRETTY LIGHTS, LOTUS.
CARL COX & FRIENDS ARENA: CARL COX, GREEN VELVET, TIMO MAAS,
LUCIANO, UMEK. UMF IBIZA ARENA: ERIC PRYDZ, DIRTY SOUTH,
WILL.I.AM,KASKADE, FELIX DA HOUSECAT, LAIDBACK LUKE. BISCAYNE STAGE:
PLUMP DJS, FAKE BLOOD, STANTON WARRIORS, ADAM FREELAND, BASSBIN
TWINS VS. UBERZONE LIVE, ALEX METRIC LIVE, BOY 8 BIT, EVIL NINE,
Saturday, March 27
ULTRA MAIN STAGE: DEADMAU5, SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA, ARMIN VAN BUUREN,
FAITHLESS SOUND SYSTEM LIVE, BENNY BENASSI, DAMIAN MARLEY & NAS,
GROOVE ARMADA DJ SET, CALVIN HARRIS DJ SET. BAYFRONT LIVE STAGE:
ORBITAL, CROOKERS, BLOODY BEETROOTS LIVE, GHOSTLAND
OBSERVATORY, A-TRAK, BOYS NOIZE VS. EROL ALKAN, DIPLO, STEVE AOKI,
AFROBETA JAPANESE POPSTARS. CARL COX & FRIENDS ARENA: CARL COX,
SASHA & JOHN DIGWEED, ERICK MORILLO, FEDDE LE GRAND, YOUSEF. UMF
BRAZIL ARENA: ABOVE & BEYOND, PAUL OAKENFOLD, ATB, MARKUS
SCHULZ, SANDER VAN DOORN, GARETH EMERY, RODRIGO VIEIRA, JEROME
ISMA-AE, MARCOS CARNAVAL, FERRIS. BISCAYNE STAGE: MAJOR LAZER,
PENDULUM DJ SET, LTJ BUKEM, BASSNECTAR, ANDY C & MC GQ, RUSKO, THE
GLITCH MOB, PLANET OF THE DRUMS, SKREAM, SUBFOCUS, BENGA, FREQ
NASTY, NERO, CASPA, TODDLA T.
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It looks good but if they are trying to attract a somewhat nationwide crowd it's kinda lacking in comparison to Ultra at the WMC. I dig the 'Detroit sound' but they should try to go beyond Simian Mobile Disco and Kraak and Smaak for larger name diversity.
Movement doesn't want to be Ultrafest... two very different festivals, on purpose. it's sorta like saying "the line-up for pitchfork fest look good, but they really need to add lady gaga and the black eyed peas."
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And there are people who travel to Detroit both nationally and internationally... And it's seems kinda silly to add a bunch of name brand DJs in order to attract some more "beautiful people" seeing as Detroit is not exactly known as a swanky party town. Much more suited for chin scratchers....
Besides they in the past they have booked the likes of Deadmau5, I'm guessin' at this point they are a little out of their price range.
I'd go for the chance to see Model 500 live and doubt that the vast majority of the people attending Ultrafest have ever heard of them.
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Much more suited for chin scratchers....
funny: i used "chin-scratchers" in my original reply, but edited it out. i thought it too pejorative, as if no one is there to dance.
detroit techno: music to cross your arms to.
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Silly Rabbit people dance to Detroit Techno, i've even been known to twitch a muscle or two on occasion....
Along the likes of your Pitchfork festival analog, just like the indie beard squads flying in for it, the chin scratchers are the ones like to fly in for this one...
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As someone that would fall more in the 'chin scratcher' than 'beautiful people' category.
I love everything from Ellen Allien and Laurent Garnier to latest dubstep remix by 16 bit and Skream.
The lineup isn't enough to book a flight and it isn't anywhere near as good as Ultra/WMC.
Kid Sister is playing at DEMF, in context that's up there with Lady Gaga.
The non-Detroit more mainstream acts could be better at DEMF.
The Pitchfork reference also doesn't really work. Because Ultra is more like Austin City Limits Fest if it was during SXSW.
The Detroit techno 25 years party at WMC on Thursday alone is just about as good as the DEMF (and cheaper) - Carl Craig, Juan Atkins, Theo Parrish, Kenny Dixon Jr. (aka Moody Man), Kevin Saunderson, Kenny Larkin *live, Stacy Pullen, Kyle Hall, Monty Luke + Very Special Surprise Guests!