tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11704017.post54440854457899051..comments2023-12-20T02:50:32.941-06:00Comments on Livepa: Where Electronic Music Comes Alive: Valve Sound System DocumentaryM.A.S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13944710567280372295noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11704017.post-52082087750248883412007-05-26T06:08:00.000-06:002007-05-26T06:08:00.000-06:00Where have you guys been?Live sets (which is simpl...Where have you guys been?<BR/><BR/>Live sets (which is simply called a 'live' on the European mainland) have been a mainstay in sound system culture since late 90s.<BR/><BR/>I guess it started off with basic sets from a PC or laptop (I started out bringing a desktop with Fruity Loops about 9 years ago), but was also mostly kicked out using a string of grooveboxes and fx units.<BR/><BR/>Simplicity has been the key element as sound system parties have generally been illegal, so therefore taking place in volatile situations in warehouses, squats and in fields.<BR/><BR/>Travelling sound systems, I am happy to say, are still prominent in Europe and they regularly meet up for huge outdoor autonomous gatherings.<BR/><BR/>Back here in London there are parties most weekends and sometimes over half the lineup is made up of livesets from the sound-system collectives throwing the parties.<BR/><BR/>For more info on my activities within this realm check out:<BR/>www.headfuk.net<BR/>www.nofixedabode.info<BR/><BR/>:: RoninAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11704017.post-68182074635056226452007-05-15T18:23:00.000-06:002007-05-15T18:23:00.000-06:00Haha, I never said the music was good. Nope nope.Haha, I never said the music was good. Nope nope.J. Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17257437462952152308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11704017.post-20565654045650281262007-05-14T08:31:00.000-06:002007-05-14T08:31:00.000-06:00A) That's too big, it's unnecessary and dangerous ...A) That's too big, it's unnecessary and dangerous - unless the venue is truly huge, or outdoors (outdoors, this would be the BOMB).<BR/><BR/>B) The problem with sound quality in most clubs is in fact high end, and room treatment, (ringing ears anyone?) neither of which are helped by taking a single system to different venues. <BR/><BR/>C) There's been a DnB sound system in Sydney Australia since the mid nineties, this is NOT the only one in the world.<BR/><BR/>Griping aside, they really put a lot of work in and should be commended for their effort and commitment... Even if the music is stale as hell.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com