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Posted by Mc Lazy (80.3.96.40) on 15:59:12 17/April/04
In Reply to: Re: Discussion Topic : When did the "rave" scene die?, or does it continue ? posted by Pete
: : I think the bad press surrounding the drugs had a lot to do with the scene dying out. Plus the scene is changing and the youngsters of today maybe wanting to do something new!!
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: : Oh yeh, and the government putting the clangers on the best parties!
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: I think the bad press didnt do that much damage to the scene cos those that were doing it didnt care about that, or should I say I didnt know anyone who cared.
: I personally believe we all just grew up and when the scene changed we left in droves.
: There isnt that much of a take up amongst youngsters these days, cos the music isnt new, its nothing special th thousands of raves a year now, there are maybe a hundred if that. If you heard a tape of raindance now it would probably be all remixes of old tunes. no originality equals boring...
: I agree that the law did their best, but it was nothing to do with the law, if the music kept its originality the scene would still be strong..
Money has to be the real reson behind the death of the british Rave scene, As soon as the corporate big wigs (And Drug Dealers) finally realised what money spinning potential our beloved parties had, it was all down hill from there. The on-slaught of shit Party prescriptions added to the dramatic change in atmosphere coupled with new cheaper replacement Psycotic drugs which made people feel paranoid and detached. This caused a fatal shift in the production values of the music, The dance tunes became more moody and mirrored the general feeling inside the party. I don't think the club scene of today is any less impressive or emotional to the fresh faced party go'ers of today as they don't know any different. The phrase " If it Ain't Broke" Springs To Mind, Too much of a good thing is bad for you anyway.