I was also thinking about the notion of "electronic music" as a tech forward, even tech dependent, genre. While certain tech is necessary for it, and the theme of futurism and innovation is prominent, I think there are other prominent themes that are actually potentially contrary to or separate from this notion and are things to consider in periods of arguably lesser innovation in instruments/gear:
- The theme of abandoned, overlooked, or lost technology
- The theme of technology as a dislocating, disconnecting, dehumanizing force
- The theme of decay, lost civilization or empire
- Roboticism/cybernetics combined with "soul"
- Loss of innocence and ideals
- Sexual disassociation
- Economic immobility, making do with limited means
- Inauthenticity, disposability, low culture
Again, this all points back to the artist and what the music is saying overtly or otherwise. The tech is really just a tool, and sometimes a hindrance, in expressing the themes and messages.
- The theme of abandoned, overlooked, or lost technology
- The theme of technology as a dislocating, disconnecting, dehumanizing force
- The theme of decay, lost civilization or empire
- Roboticism/cybernetics combined with "soul"
- Loss of innocence and ideals
- Sexual disassociation
- Economic immobility, making do with limited means
- Inauthenticity, disposability, low culture
Again, this all points back to the artist and what the music is saying overtly or otherwise. The tech is really just a tool, and sometimes a hindrance, in expressing the themes and messages.
Statistics: Posted by mjudge55 — Fri Mar 08, 2024 7:21 pm