what is idm? what does it stand for?
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06-12-2009, 06:32 PM #1BOA Lifetime Member
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06-12-2009, 06:38 PM #2Parsnip
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(I)ntelligent (D)ance (M)usic.
Originally Posted by DarkYoung
It's one of my least favourite genre names.
Firstly because it implies that all other "dance" music isn't intelligent, which is just patent bollocks, and secondly because a lot of "IDM" isn't particularly danceable anyway.
I think Electronica is a better word for it.
What is it?
It's basically a catch all term for electronic music that doesn't fit into any other pre-defined slots.
Oooh, also just remembered ISAN: http://www.isan.co.uk/Last edited by TechMouse; 06-12-2009 at 06:43 PM.
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the name reminds me of the album ISDN by FSOL, which i really used enjoy along with eatstatic. i'm also a big fan of hawkwind some of their instrumental tracks are pure electronica (imo) Originally Posted by TechMouse
i know what you mean i've always been a fan of things that enhance my mood, and i can't dance for toffee.
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06-12-2009, 08:20 PM #4Parsnip
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ISDN Originally Posted by DarkYoung
ISAN
Integrated Services Digital Network
Integrated Services Analogue Network
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