Claude Young Ditches Techno

[dbit]

i figure my energy is better served helping people.

so im considering being a volunteer in a foreign
country. possibly an aid worker or something similar.

anything to help make other peoples lives a little
better.


C

Yes!!! DJ for unfortunate souls in India! I have a friend who operates there who has a spiritual bent, so let me know if this interests you! The interesting thing is that techno can resonate with the indian people, and they don't put barriers between things, they just move! (forgive the stereotype, I have been there twice, so I can at least make a small general statement).

All suppositions aside, I understand why you have to step back. I did it once for a couple of years, without being the prolific legend that you are, and it only improved my life in many respects, even after picking up a sword previously set down that I felt was now more armed with wisdom.

On all accounts, you have done the techno community a tremendous service, and whatever your choices in the future I'm sure you will have at least a core dedicated support.

Also, on a closing note, I work with a strong handful of up and comer's, and their energy everyday drives me. These people love what they do, and they will do it rain, sleet, or shine, regardless of their bank accounts. It is inspiring to me to be a part of such a raw energy and dedication in this scene, and I think it's what we need more of. Grass roots. **** how glossy your flyer is, how hot the chicks at the gig are, I mean, I know these thigns go hand in hand with traditional marketing, but it aint really about all that. I'm reminded of Aphex's Window Licker video. He, as far as I heard it, intended to explore gender roles in culture and marketing. Now, we are all used to his love for pasting his distorted image upon all walks of life as hell's demons. But here, the beautiful people in the limousine, the rock star, the beautiful models, the glamour lifestyle, was portrayed as ugly, actually internally ugly. And the idiots obsessed with this outer beauty couldn't recognize the inner uglyness of what was going on cause they were so blinded by appearance. DON'T get me wrong. I have met people that were beautiful inside and out, but I think that there was a deeper message that was lost on many, including myself, due to the hysterical nature of James's sarcastic style.

I dunno. I've had a couple drinks, and I'm rambling. I just really feel that our music is at a growing stage, and we're going through adolesence and maturity issues. I mean, entire cultures are stuck in adolesence. It's not an easy thing to get through. But at the end of the day I have faith in all of us, and like Claude, I believe underground communities built on higher ideals can and should lead the way to our future. The problem is we have to grow up to do it.

I have spent a good amount of my life in Detroit, and have lived there twice for years. I have seen street justice. And my feeling towards it has always been, if you buck the system, if you want to challenge the system of justice for being unfair, than YOUR system of justice has to be MORE just. It has to make more sense. All systems of justice have to confront violence and ill behavior. It's a fact of our illusion of civility. But you can't challenge a system for injustice and at the same time be LESS just.

OK, that was my half buzzed rant. Cheers to all involved, and party on...!

d

[Patrick DSP]

Even though I’m absolutely floored by your decision to take a break, I can fully understand why you are though with the music industry.

"so im considering being a volunteer in a foreign
country. possibly an aid worker or something similar.

anything to help make other peoples lives a little
better. "

If it makes you feel any better, you've helped out a lot of us already; with some great track or with a great show that gave us new ways of looking at electronic music.

Everything in life is a struggle, and there are always good points with a lot of bad points all around it. I sincerely hope you find what you’re looking for and some true joy in it.

Reading your responses to some posts, both on this message board and other locations on the Internet, has left this up-and-coming producer with a hopeful feeling that there are big named artists (aside from those that post on this board) who aren’t full of themselves and have their heads up their asses. Thanks for that.

Hopefully, you'll see a big change soon, and you'll want to come back and celebrate electronic music with us again. Hopefully

Either way Thanks,
-Patrick DSP

[PDT]

Much respect to you Claude...very sad to read about this but, it may be the right thing for you...

Here's hoping the bug has you bitten hard enough to keep you going.

Respect once again,
Pete.

[killarava2day]

I won't clog up this page with your second quote, but you sound like an amazing human being, just like most of us on this board. I would've been honoured to have been in your company and to have had the opportunity to have spoken with you. So many other DJs I've encountered have had me question my own beliefs and values with regards to music / drugs in quite negetive ways. I congratulate the fact that you've even given a thought about humanitarian causes, and should you do so, you'll only learn and develop the great qualities you already posess. Respect to you.

[romelpotter]

my lasting inpression of claude was in voodoo, the whole place was rocking big time and i was giving it large on the dance floor by the dj booth, i turned around and asked a lady who was by the side of claude if he could play forklift, she told me that he had already played it, i just pointed at everyone in there and smiled. claude looked up and winked at me then played it as his last tune.. man it when off...and i felt like a million bucks. :lol:

[killarava2day]

my lasting inpression of claude was in voodoo, the whole place was rocking big time and i was giving it large on the dance floor by the dj booth, i turned around and asked a lady who was by the side of claude if he could play forklift, she told me that he had already played it, i just pointed at everyone in there and smiled. claude looked up and winked at me then played it as his last tune.. man it when off...and i felt like a million bucks. :lol:

Moments like those are priceless.

[tioneb]

Hmmm well i havent experienced the techno wrold as much as Claude did, but im feeling quite the same for some things he says ...

The big drawback of growth of techno is the "maketisation" that came with it. Thats a reality, it all bacomes about promotion. Many many techno artists succeeded in staying simple and down to earth and though i havent met him and had the chance to hear him only once @ rex club last year, Calude is the famous for that.

SO yes its hard living in a world where all the promoters, label managers and some djs live for the money. When you try to express your feelings and share emotions, some other people just see the profit they can make with it.

This is kinda paradoxal, but its seems we all need to live with this promotion aspect even living in our own musical world. It seems it has become necessary to do that to be able to share your musical tastes and feelings. Sometimes i do promote about by myself, send CDs post links to my sets... I have chosen the weak solution, sometimes i have some regrets for doing that, but all the people around me say its sad, but we have to cope with it.

It seems Claude cant cope with it anymore. I understand this, it seems being a nice and simple guy isnt compatible with eovlving in the tchno world. It seems now you only have to sign deals with big labels, know the big parties promoters, do not accept small fees etc. to survive and thats really sad.

I understand giving up this world doesnt seem a bad idea to feel better, but thats not that good to make the goo spirit survive. SO yes lets hope all the nice minds wont give and will try to make techno stay a genuine state of mind instead of a political war.

[The Overfiend]

Claude is a champion, it would be sad to see him go, but he would serve as a beacon of what I call perserverance. His humble attitude is what we need in the states and in techno period. I wish more techno enthusiasts would share his vision and his attitude the scene as a whole would be a better place now, Me and Zahn we're talking one day and one of the things we mentioned was the fact that most real humble good hearted techno enthusiasts in the states are few and far in between, so a solidified scene almost seems like a pipe dream. So many ego's and cliques, it's hard to discern who's heart is in the right place. I sincerely wish you the best in whatever you do Claude, I only beg you stop by New York before it's lights out for your reign in quality. Please reconsider your decision to leave. But if not fullfill what makes you happy before anyone else. Your contributions will never be forgotten. A lot of people are out here to make sure of that man.

[Adverse]

best wishes in the future claude.

[CLoaX]

I think Claude is one of the best performers in the industry today, and that we are losing a champion. He has kept it real, which is a trait much needed amongst todays producer/dj. I will miss him greatly, and wish him the best in his future endeavors...

[killarava2day]

You talk about Djing being such a money earning enterprise, I'll still never forget seeing the Paul Oakenfold roadshow...in this club with his name plastered on every visable surface...a grand enterance with fireworks (much like the American election campain crap) and then to hear on his first mixing effort a trainwreck of proportional disgrace, to be followed up even worse so. When he was in full flight, his hands were pumping, the lights were full on bright, everyone was jumping in the air...and he had two tracks double beating and no-one gave a ****?!?!

Needless to say I felt really weird after that experience.

[networkacid]

Was lucky enough to see him play 3 times in Melbourne (where he knows he'll always be a favourite ;) Remember Filter?) - Definitely a huge influence on me.

Was lucky enough to meet him at a radio station gig in Melbourne and share a few words and be in awe of his down to earth perspective, his openness and friendliness. I can totally see how the scene of today would get you down after having it be such a life-changing inspiration, I think that too sometimes and I haven't seen a millionth of things he has.

Was lucky enough to read his replies posted on this board and know that he's still the same thoughtful guy who knows that whatever he chooses, he's special and he's going to keep on making a huge difference to people in whatever way he wants to do it.

RESPECT.

[gunjack]

dang! fellyFel and CY on blackout!

[Fordy]

Sad news, he is a true legend. Love his style, rocked it at atomic jam recently :(

[CY2]

Sad news, he is a true legend. Love his style, rocked it at atomic jam recently :(

Cheers mate, I always loved going to Birmingham, it always reminded me of Detroit. Same kind of city... no BS just real as you can get.

Ill probably see you in town one day my mates Surg & Reg live there and we keep a tight community some of us producers / DJ's.

Stay true...

[jake]

felly fel.. weekdays.. 7-12


claude u still gotta come to la one more time.. and ill promise ill go next time :-p

[CY2]

claude u still gotta come to la one more time.. and ill promise ill go next time :-p[/quote]

I might do one off's from time to time, it's like quitting smoking you cant just give up cold.

Im also considering doing set's on line from time to time with video content from my studio so people can watch the mix. Just an idea im playing with.

Stay cool

C

[heavy beats]

i remember seeing you scratch the record with your face when you were here in houston (2000). good times!

all the best mate

henrychow

[djvartan]

i say give him two years off. he will return but not full force.

[viagratek]

TARGET: CLAUDE YOUNG

ASSIMILATED: 1998

NOTES: SKILLS OF A MAD MAN


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gotta love that pic