This list has been an invaluable tool to me also. I first joined I think in
98 or 99 and was mostly a lurker then. Although I did talk about DJ Qool
Marv, Maxwell, German Hip-hop, and the rebirth of vinyl a lot back then. It
was helpful to me as a DJ looking for different things to play, and as a
journalist, trying to make connections with independent artists and labels.
I left the list for quite some time and recently came back within the last
year or so. I know I have talked a lot about hip-hip here, but I see AJ as
an extension of and in many cases sometimes the same thing. Well, that is at
least in the kinds of hip hop that I most like.
Since I don't like a lot of what is on the radio, I find the playlists folks
share helpful as well as John Book's MP3s. Also the opportunity to end up on
other lists from folks on the lists who are DJs and musicians and record
label publicists. Reading reviews provided by others on this list has also
been helpful. As I am writing again, and lately thinking of DJing
again...this is my main source of inspiration.
Perhaps folks are looking for more discussion and that is why they think the
web is dead, or that this list in particular, is dying. But I still find out
a lot about some really good music and artists here. I also have learned
whose opinions I trust, because I know who are the folks on the list who
pretty much like some of the very same things that I like.
I am sorry about the Harvard hip-hop list, but let us not go out like that.
Just really hoping that Erik Borälv doesn't ever decide to give this project
up.
Peace.
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From: "MvC" <marco@estereofonico.com>
Date: Thu, 9 May 2002 14:25:23 -0700
To: <acid-jazz@ucsd.edu>
Subject: RE: the web is dead?
Hey list, I been a lurker on the list since 1995, I must say that
the acid jazz list is one of my favorites and the recommendations
and input from all the listees has been a very important influence
in my life.
I been a music lover since I can remember, I can say that my life is lived
thru music and the list keeps my hunger to know all about good music
satisfied.
I really enjoy the postings from Cukipapa, Elson,Lars, Velancha (you all
know
who you are)they are very entertaining and informative, respect to you all.
Also the list is very important to me as I recently opened a record store in
my native Tijuana, Mexico. I can proudly say that all the nice music that I
get to know thru the list gets a mention when my clients ask for what's new
in the acid jazz - house - eclectic scene.
By the way please visit www.estereofonico.com we are uploading dj sets from
dj's from Mexico there are various styles of music but I hope you like it.
Saludos desde Mexico.
Paz.
Marco Antonio Vazquez Contreras
Fkcorecords + dj store
Tijuana, Mexico.
-----Original Message-----
From: De Angela Duff [mailto:de@nettmedia.com]
Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2002 9:33 AM
To: acid-jazz@ucsd.edu
Subject: Re: the web is dead?
i've been on this list since 1995. I rarely post and lately when I
have it's been for song ids.
This list has been a godsend for me. I don't listen to the radio and
rarely go out to clubs so ALL the music I'm exposed to is through
this list or from playing connect the dots. I value highly all of
your recommendations, and the playlists (I know some listees don't
like them). For example, If I see a song on multiple playlists, I
know it's something I should pick up.
I'm a little late, but I just got Domu's up + down because of someone's
post.
A fantastic record. However, Verve remixed just knocked it out of
constant rotation. Particularly, the mixes of summertime (ufo),
return to paradise (mark de clive-lowe), don't explain (dzihan &
kamien), and my absolute favorite, wait till you see him (de phazz).
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