Re: [microsound] Re: electronic music as Other

[Arelar33@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 15 03 00 23 48 06, Arelar33@xxxxxxx writes:

<<<<Here's a thought, and a serious question, all my carping aside.  Why is it
that mainstream pubs like Salon always feel compelled, when covering any
form of electronic music (from big beat to extreme glitch) to begin by
presenting electronic music as Other?>>

Could it have something to do with the science fiction/b movie films of the 
50's + 60's using electronic sounds to represent the Other (This Island 
Earth, Forbidden Planet), in much the same way that 'disonance' was used to 
represent madness (Psycho)? >>

Sorry..forgot to sign it!!
cheers
Rob
(!!)