Most divided music scene in the world

[OriginalTechnobastard]

Defiently techno. If you look at other scenes, people have their fav artist but they also buy and support many other artist in that scene. Techno seems to have lot of anger towards other styles in the same genre. Maybe we are all guilty of it but I can't believe how divided techno actually is. Some of it probably has to do with the fact everyone wants to be a dj(not me though). Some has to be with the vast variation. Don't know

[schlongfingers]

I'm not sure that's true, people just buy music that they like at the end of the day - it's not about 'supporting' a label or an artist, it's about individual tracks that rock your boat.

[eyes without a face]

i wouldnt say its true at all... far from it... sure people dont like certain styles and artists/fans fall out from time to time, but who doesnt, only human afterall!

what about hip hop and the east/west violence that used to be present.... u dont see people into techno pulling guns on each other

[TechMouse]

what about hip hop and the east/west violence that used to be present.... u dont see people into techno pulling guns on each other

Gurns, not guns!

[fresh_an_funky_design]

i definetly think that there is a certain snobbery in techno to a) those who don't play techno and to b) those who play certain styles of techno... from my experiences

[gumpy green]

dunno about this....from my experience we all luv many styles of techno..

at free partys round here ya get everything from old skool, techno, drum and bass, breaks, hardtek..

the whole lot and all the tek headz are up for it all.

and even at our club night weve had a broad range of styles

[RDR]

I think this is a glass half full/ half empty question.


The most "divided" things in life are generally the most rich. The reason 'other' scenes appear to be more compact is that there isnt enough material in them to split apart.

Techno is such a broad broad genre that it can afford to expand. IMHO it is all the more richer for doing so.

And while we are at it - what about house? what about disco? what about rock?

;)

let the flaming begin! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Mirsha]

I think it's because the people who are into techno tend to be more into the music than in other styles which leads to stronger belief in the music and folk can feel a bit more argumentative over it as they can talk about it on a slightly different level to that which exists in other musical genres.

[detfella]

i love music

i dont think there's a genre where i havent found something i love.

[audioinjection]

i think electronic music fans are the most open minded when it comes to music

not all of them of course

[Tony]

uk garage could be described as music with a lot of in-fighting, a bit more than techno.
and it only seems to be on forums where any hatred of other niche styles is really expressed. therefore - ignore opinions on forums, its easier that way!

[OriginalTechnobastard]

But you guys are getting fights in the the different music scene mixed up with divisions with in that scene. Sure there is personal and 'crew' anger that exist in hiphop and garage but its usually is brought up to bring controversy and bump in sales. Everyone who likes that kind of music usually bought music from both ends of the 'beef' where in Techno people act like musical spectrum within the Techno can be from worse thing they heard, to the best. Sometimes it seems like they rather listen to Aguliera then a bad Techno song. People in Techno just don't support other styles in the genre like people in pop, hip hop and garage do.

[gunjack]

the problem with techno is that people think in terms of "scenes" instead of INDUSTRY.

[Joseph Isaac]

the problem with techno is that people think in terms of "scenes" instead of INDUSTRY.

good point, brian...

[The Divide]

In-fightings happening in most music which has different subgenres

[schlongfingers]

I'd say that the problem is people think in terms of industry rather than party.

[Komplex]

the problem with techno is that people think in terms of "scenes" instead of INDUSTRY.

I wouldn't think "industry" is a good term at all. It just smells of business and money. Music is the main focus no? Maybe not for some.

Industry and art/music is a sh!tty combination.

[OriginalTechnobastard]

In-fightings happening in most music which has different subgenres

yeah but not to this extent. People usually buy other subgenres in that music style. Where is here you have people only sticking to few names and denounce everything else. I've mean everyone knows I have my favs. But I give other artist a listen and try to understand where it comes from. I've think thats why there isn't a strong scene any more. People are sticking by only on their subgenres and artist. And I must say I hate the way people just stick to the artist because they have a 'hot' name among other djs and there is a fuss about. It should be what you like instead of trying to play

[OriginalTechnobastard]

I've think this will open us up to new artist. I always want to learn more artist rather then the same old record going back forth.

[schlongfingers]

I really don't think people do this, it's not a football match, and it's not about being a fan or supporting a side, that's just dumb.