Re: house?

Marc Wright (mw@eis.net.au)
Sun, 5 May 1996 22:36:38 +1000


>
> jo> sorry for such an oblivious question, but what exactly constitutes
> jo> "house music?" i.e., what is it? :)
>
> from my knowledge of it, it's short for WAREhouse music, connoting the
>underground
> dance music of the time (1986+). it "started" in chicago according to legend.
> i remember hearing something about dj frankie knuckles being part of the
>genesis.

<big snip of useful info>

Now, this is a prime example of the discussion getting off the subject of
AJ. But I, for one, think it's very appropriate to make minor diversions
into subjects like this.

One of the reasons I'm on this list is to learn. And my musical tastes
encompass a lot of different styles of music. So, if I can also learn about
other genres while talking mainly about AJ, then that's great.

Jordan obviously thinks so too, as he asked the question. And probably Tony
as well, as he answered it. (I was expecting, but hoping it wouldn't happen,
that Jordan would get flamed for his question - so far so good).

As long as it doesn't get out of hand, of course.

Marc.