Electronic Music NewsChief organiser talks about “Ha Noi Sound Stuff”
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- Chief organiser talks about “Ha Noi Sound Stuff”
- Cole: Disparate DJs mix it up at the Grotto
- Mixmag celebrates 25 years of clubbing
- FORESIGHT FROM FORSYTHE
Chief organiser talks about “Ha Noi Sound Stuff”
VietNamNet Bridge – Apr 18, 2008
We hope to create another “playing ground” for people who share the same aspirations of developing this kind of music professionally. We?ve created a website sponsored by the Independent Artist Club for those who would like to upload their compositions and share their views on the music and lifestyle. But DJs and electronic music have been in Viet Nam for a decade already. Where do you see it going from here?Last year I was able to attend a few Asian and European music festivals and I realised that Vietnamese musicians are on par with many of the world players. But we have a limited audience. Therefore DJs and electronic music remain unpopular on public stages. With the swirl of global integration I hope that Viet Nam will be able to join the world stage in the near future… Where do you see it going from here?Last year I was able to attend a few Asian and European music festivals and I realised that Vietnamese musicians are on par with many of the world players. But we have a limited audience. Therefore DJs and electronic music remain unpopular on public stages. With the swirl of global integration I hope that Viet Nam will be able to join the world stage in the near future. What do you think Vietnamese musicians can do in order to attract larger audiences?We need to identify exclusive traits in our traditional music and find the best way to mix these elements into modern music. This will allow us to attract larger audiences. When playing at international festivals I try to highlight Vietnamese music using traditional pieces in my performances.
Cole: Disparate DJs mix it up at the Grotto
Knoxville News Sentinel (subscription) – Apr 18, 2008
Together with the turnouts expected following the return of Sundown in the City the DJs hope to alter perceptions of electronic music by portraying the immense spectrum of what electronic music can include. Belmont (who contributes much to El Deth Productions and his own subsidiary Planet Icon) met Mic One (a contributor to Lava Productions) last year through El Deth founder and jack-of-trades Arrison Kirby and have collaborated on tracks and shows ever since. The two cite their different styles as being a reason for their compatibility.
Mixmag celebrates 25 years of clubbing
BBC News – Apr 18, 2008
Dubbed ‘nu-rave’ they include bands like Brit nominees Klaxons New Young Pony Club Hadouken! and newcomers Pendulum. Mixmag’s DeCosemo agrees it can only help secure the future of the clubbing scene. He said: “The interesting thing now is that you have a whole generation of kids who have grown up with indie rock from The Strokes onwards and they’re discovering electronic music and the joys of dancing in dark sweaty rooms. “You have all these exciting new clubs where kids are taking rock elements and taking rave elements throwing it together and seeing what comes out.
FORESIGHT FROM FORSYTHE
New York Post – Apr 18, 2008
They looked as though they had been dancing it all their lives. And of course in fact they had. For despite Forsythe's fondness for electronic music his choreography is still rooted in the classic tradition plus Forsythe's sense of "cool" which seems second nature to Russians. THE KIROV BALLETNew York City Center 55th Street between Sixth and Seventh avenues; (212) 581-1212.