Disregarding Broken Beat -the new fad & my last post for a bit

[Cyndi]

So,

Been hearing a reoccuring grumble in the air from people about broken beat being over ya di da...

I am in no way the most hardcore broken beat advocate who was there at its inception and all that jazz but I find it extremely petty when I hear people who say they like progressive music be so quick to dismiss something because they weren't a part of it. And let's face it, that's what it's about imo. The thing I've always respected about broken beat is before and after it's relative commercial success it has never compromised, nor it's musical family. All the people who moulded this were working WAY BEFORE this making exceptional music even then and have seen many genres come and later get bastardized with little recognition being given to the innovators. (I'm sure there are PLENTY of stories) So if they are a little precious with their scene or sound, think about the many genres that all started with so much bliss, hope and musical freedom only to have it stuffed up by the winning formula that is: bad mcs+sugary vocalist+"accessible face"+watered down basslines..

Additionally, it's funny how if the comments are actually about the music that it can't be faulted for it's production, instead as one mentioned "it's all so clever", like intelligent music is a crime.

Unsurprisingly, this cat has tried to push failed novel concepts like Balkan Beat and B-More and seemed far more committed to try and promote this cos they "didn't have to be cool like with broken beat".
There is no formula to being cool, so stop trying to buy it man.

These rants just seem to revolve about people wanting to be a part of something they actually played no part in. Why the need to be? I wouldn't go to a rock gig and expect kudos, I 'd just go and enjoy it with no expectance of saying hi to the band.

I will continue to support and enjoy all music that moves my heart, feet and head so don't worry broken beat I'm still with ya.x

[bopstar]

word - broken beat is dead, so long live broken beat. broken shmoken. genres shmenres. on one hand there's not really a lot of 12s coming out, and barely any club nights for the hardcore. on the other hand zen badism and 2000 black are probably better than any albums that came out all of last year. in another twist tho, if u're 21 and getting into beatmaking, u may be hearing broken beat but u'r hearing it being referred to as funky house, and thats the sound thats licked london, and while the debate rages over on that scene about funky and wonky and bait tunes and blah blah blah, who cares man. music is music. none of the originators of broken beat are bothered about such labels and really everyone else should shut up too. who gives a f about broken beat anyway. i like music. i like dancing. i like 2000 black. i like dwele. i like donaeo. i like skepta. i like nerd. yagetme

[Zane Tate]

Man, the funny thing is, at least state-side, most people have no idea what you're talking about with the sub-sub-genres. There are plenty of opportunities to promote Broken Beat music here, but I think when any style comes along with so many names and sub-genres, people either don't get it or feel like they can't get on the inside (like it's too much of a clique). I think, whatever we call the music, we need artists to communicate and market more. And as much as we might hate labels, names help us communicate - that's why they exist. At the very least it helps you say 'this is the kind of music I love.'

And I'd love to see more albums. 12s and club nights are great for the hardcore, but I'd rather see more records coming out that are available to everybody - including those of us who don't live in London.

And since you asked, I still give a fuck about Broken Beat. I don't really care what the name is, but I do love the music.

[bopstar]

I agree with you completely

[Zane Tate]

Peace to you bopstar...

[dannyNATIVE]

"CO-OP IS DEAD EP" coming soon..........

sorry you were saying?

its easy for sweet boy house producers like Bop to post validate the rumour here of broken beats untimely death.
but was it truly alive in the first place to actually die its death? not really!
i think its still waiting to be born.
truly born.
shame though, cos i wanna be a sweet boy house producer now like Bop, lol!
f***in broken beat!!!

and what the rass is balkan beats?

and

"CO-OP IS DEAD EP" coming soon..........




(free footage of Bopstar doin the rolex sweep at carnival with every Ep sold)

[dannyNATIVE]

sorry Bop for calling you a sweet boy house producer.
your a good pal and that

but i say what i see. lol!!

..................... do the rolex sweep!!!

[MARK FORCE]

I MAKE GYPO HOUSE
FOR THE YOUTHS WITH STICKS AND BONES AND NO HOPE
I MAKE BRUNKY HOUSE
FOR CHAVETTES AND RUDE GAL DEM SKEEN
YES AM BROKE BUT NOT BEAT
THE KING IZ DEAD LONG LIVE THE KING

[MARK FORCE]

OH YEAH I HAD THIS DREAM
ABOUT THE OMNIVERSE
I WAS IN A BLACK SPACE
LOOKIN UP
AT A BALL OF NRG
WITH A CENTRAL POINT THE SINGULAR
NRG WAS MOVING OUTWARDS FROM THE SINGULAR
THEN RETURNING
THIS WAS IN A 3D FIGURE OF EIGHT MOTION
IN THE MOST BEAUTIFUL COLOURS

I COULD SEE MILLIONS OF THESE MOTIONS
MY POINT

NOTHING EVER DIES

[MARK FORCE]

I NEED TO STOP SMOKING WEED
AND GET A REAL JOB

[dannyNATIVE]

you done know
me too
broke ass beats!
i heard brunky is sellin well though.
only available on mobile phones, lol!

[Mr Mikey presents Futuristic Sounds]

Brunky...hahaha. Yes man brunky is doing it right now!!

[MELANIN]

Good topic Cyndi, I'd like to see how many people care, and respond to this instead of just the self promotion...

Some good points also Zane and Danny! Plus it don't help when people go round with the attitude of "it's a West London thing"

I'd like to think firstly, that the music ain't dead yet! Instead i'd like to know.. and people should be asking "WHO SHOT BROKEN BEAT?"