Re: [microsound] the smooth and the cooked

[geoff <geoff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Out of context this phrase is as meaningless as it seams. This may be OT,
but these folks are Marxist cultural critics who have views on culture that
support a lot of the same views present in contemporary music, such as the
idea that meaning in music is social and does not come from the "Genius in
the Ivory Tower," etc. I did some writing on Marxism and Electronic Music
myself if you're interested:

http://www.secretstars.com/thesis.html

on 10/31/00 6:14 PM, Gord & Alicia at sallyroaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx  wrote:

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> 
> "the smooth always posseses a greater power of deterritorialization than
> the striated."
> - Deleuze & Guattari
> 
> can someone, perhaps kim, explain (in english) what the hell this statement
> means and why i see these names brought up so often in regards to current
> electronic music?
> 
> thanks!
> g.
> 
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