Monday, January 5, 2009
Tip / News Memo to the Seattle Music Scene: Chill Out
Posted by Dave Segal on Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 12:55 PM
In light of the horrible shooting at the Young Soprano/Fatal Lucciauno/etc. gig at Chop Suey Jan. 4, perhaps people could use a refresher course on how to chill.
The concept: Before and after each performer’s set at a gig where the music is generally aggressive (gangsta rap, hardcore punk, death metal, power electronics, etc.), a DJ (preferably one with vast knowledge of beatless music and experience in chillout tents at raves) should play the most tranquil tracks imaginable, be they ambient, new age, spiritual jazz, space rock, minimalist composition, loved-up reggae/dub, etc. Such pacific sounds ideally would ease the room’s tension and perhaps diminish the toxic machismo that tends to flare up when shit-stirring musicians commandeer the stage.
Below are some examples of the music I think would engender peaceful atmospheres at such events. Of course, there is the danger that such unaggressive music could backfire and have the exact opposite affect, but I think this approach should at least be considered as one possible way to instill positive vibrations. (I'm not being flippant; I'm searching for a heretofore untested way to treat a recurring problem.)
Brian Eno, “An Ending (Ascent)”
The Orb, “A Huge Ever Growing Pulsating Brain That Rules from the Centre of the Ultraworld”
Steve Hillage, “Garden of Paradise”
Terry Riley, “A Rainbow in Curved Air”
Fripp & Eno, “Evening Star”
Carlos Santana & John McLaughlin, “A Love Supreme”
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There is another huge difference between these artists and most hip-hop artists, but I just can't put my finger on it..... what could it be?
But the shooting at Chop Suey was a particular poor example, unfortunately, because the suspects weren't even at the event. They opened the door of the venue, took shots, then left. Allegedly, this was gang related. If so, no amount of chilling-out music could have prevented this.
Shelly Fabre? I love Shelly Fabre!
The Hokey Pokey is a good one.
Yakety Sax.
If the crowd is really asking for it, give 'em the Rick Roll.
Shelly Fabre? Who's Shelly Fabre?
Did you mean Shelley Fabares?
Your sarcasm is not only blunted, it's lost.
As my mom always said, "If it's sloppy...eat it over the sink."
yes!!
p.s. I hate that you can't use embed code. What kind of cheap shit is that?
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