[Dynagroove] Awkward adolescent stage of dance music = growing pains?

[Splaticus at aol.com]

Thanks to Cade for taking to time to share his views on the state of the LA 
house scene.

I think its cool that he sticks his neck out there and states his opinion on 
things, knowing it will probably not please everyone on this list, and/or 
those that support his events. This type of discussion, addressing the problems, 
is the first step in a resolution to the issue. 

I think that club culture in general is suffering, and the house scene is but 
a microcosm. I liken it to an 'awkward adolescent' stage of growth - a 'young 
adult' scene is trying to find itself through trying times. 

Aside from the social issues we face, there are also technological conflicts 
taking place. 
Digital music threatens to overtake vinyl in the clubs, to redefine our 
medium and rob us of 20 years of 12" legacy. And the ever-shrinking 10 second 
attention span of our plugged in, media-saturated culture is making it harder to 
hold people's interest.

I think the challenge will be to re-connect with people, while welcoming in 
new ones to share in the riches of our culture. And to make the experience 
exciting for everyone. The last part will be the hardest, as the newness of this 
kind of dance dynamic may never be re-created. The music will be a key part in 
this. Unite and excite!

Hopefully these tough times are the conflict through which a metamorphosis 
will occur, bringing our way of life back stronger and more vibrant than ever! 
>From the coccoon comes the butterfly.

To quote an old house track that still rings true, "Dreams do come true... 
you know you've got to have them- you know you've got to be strong."

Thanks for reading this, I welcome your thoughts on any of the above.

Jason Dey
www.phunkeduprecords.com