Legendary French DJ Laurent Garnier accused The UK Dance Music scene of being narrow-minded and conservative this week and stated the over-commercialisation of Britain’s music industry has eroded audiences’ keenness for experimentation.
“England used to be the land of musical experimentation, a heartfelt land of discovery but I think England has completely mislaid that nowadays,” Laurent complained.
“Now Germany is a lot more accepting of experimental music projects than England, and so are France and Belgium.”
The hugely influential techno pioneer spent the the 80s emerged in UK Dance Music Culture at nights like the Hacienda during its rave climax. Returning to France became the first idol DJ in the country and on to become one of the most respected ambassadors of dance worldwide. Still as passionate about Dance Music as ever, he strut with disappointment more than malice when reflecting on The Current UK Dance Music field.
His comments came as part of an interview about his new album Tales Of a Kleptomaniac, a typically wildly diverse mixture of tracks from many musical bases, The Album Has been critically acclaimed in Germany and France has attracted mixed reactions from UK Dance Music Fans
Tales of a Kleptomaniac is out shortly on F Com.
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Friday, 29 May 2009
UK Dance Music Superstars The Prodigy To Play Glasto!
It has just been announced that The Prodigy will play Glastonbury festival. They are set to Headline the Other Stage on Sunday 28th of June.
The Prodigy are true legends of UK Dance Music and are not to be missed.
With their latest single from the Album Warriors Dance - Invaders Must Die Topping the UK Dance Music Charts they will join the likes of Erol Alkan, Skream and Benga and 2ManyDj's representing UK Dance Music at the festival.
UK Dance Muisc Festival SW4 - Full Lineup Announced!
Having become a regular summer fixture in London's Dance Calender, UK Dance Music Festival SW4 Once again comes to Clapham Common on the August Bank Holiday Weekend.
The Full lineup has just been revealed and includes Dance Heavyweights Sascha and Digweed, Armin Van Buuren, Dubfire, Eirc Prydz and Richie Hawtin.
Also don't forget to check Upcoming UK Dance Music Talent Anil Chawla in the Global Underground Tent.
Highly Regarded as one of UK Dance Music's Best Festival experiences, this is one not to Miss, For tickets and info see -
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