tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220957931635097123.post207498853216736424..comments2023-09-25T22:26:25.692+10:00Comments on mnml ssgs: MX FNLchrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17030219185948353658noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220957931635097123.post-52222972438909726612012-06-08T18:34:35.652+10:002012-06-08T18:34:35.652+10:00Mnml.ssgs is one of maybe 2 or 3 websites I came b...Mnml.ssgs is one of maybe 2 or 3 websites I came back to consistently, simply because your skill in curation was unmatched. I've always likened this space more to a gallery of performance art than anything else. I would download mixes of artists I had never even heard of, simply because I trusted the opinions that uploaded them. Incredibly sad to see the end of the mixes. Please do not dispense with musical content completely. I enjoy your writing...just not as much as the music.Brunohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00458549992873728993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220957931635097123.post-75483821753279493322012-06-07T21:38:25.595+10:002012-06-07T21:38:25.595+10:00I really can't imagine life without Chris and ...I really can't imagine life without Chris and PC curating music for me! But like the tone of the blog the whole time, this was for the music and not for money or fame, then there is no point sustaining it if you have achieved what you set out to do.<br /><br />This has been the best curated techno blog in the world for many years. RA and others have had to keep up, and a better because you found the music before they did.<br /><br />Your honesty and sharp intellect was so refreshing and very seldom found in the techno world. You both put some challenging views out there, many couldn't handle it, but I think we all were forced to reflect on what we were listening to (and how) and are too better for it.<br /><br />You should be so proud.Aaron the Rexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708869916156944007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220957931635097123.post-47067523296388259452012-06-07T21:37:06.752+10:002012-06-07T21:37:06.752+10:00yes there are many other podcasts, but what really...yes there are many other podcasts, but what really shaped me as a dj and a listener was mnmlssgs...<br />thanks alot for everything! i hope there will still be a niche for some mixes in the future, something special that you always presented and just simply could not be found anywhere else!Rokashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02347485108202159022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220957931635097123.post-76128241277580729472012-06-07T18:24:45.505+10:002012-06-07T18:24:45.505+10:00Thank you for opening our minds to a whole new wor...Thank you for opening our minds to a whole new world of sounds and a whole culture of like-minded people.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08067506292909398401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220957931635097123.post-10157574693231597062012-06-07T11:51:27.876+10:002012-06-07T11:51:27.876+10:00There have been so many standout mixes and artists...There have been so many standout mixes and artists featured... the effect you guys have had on my listening tastes over the last four years has been huge, although I hope that will continue to be the case as that's not completely a result of the mix series itself. Whilst I'm sad in one sense, I'm goddamn excited about what's to come over the next few weeks. Thanks for the hours of listening pleasure. <br /><br />PS I'm hoping for another beasting Ancient Methods mix as part of the farewell, they're still up there in my favorites.daragh99https://www.blogger.com/profile/06376195624456291966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220957931635097123.post-44911701839748297112012-06-07T10:40:39.243+10:002012-06-07T10:40:39.243+10:00So long and thanks for all the mix.So long and thanks for all the mix.confusedmachinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17439888172571020138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220957931635097123.post-60582963341740139262012-06-07T08:48:40.091+10:002012-06-07T08:48:40.091+10:00f*cked up, funked up, finished, fanksf*cked up, funked up, finished, fanksThe Rhythm Methodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09029475707902387381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220957931635097123.post-60500522702018003102012-06-07T01:37:38.116+10:002012-06-07T01:37:38.116+10:00Thanks for the hard work guys.
Hearing some of t...Thanks for the hard work guys. <br /><br />Hearing some of the earlier sets from this site got me back listening to music after a few years in the wilderness. <br /><br />It's cool to think back some of the sets and the different approaches to music, and how they've all influenced my current tastes in different ways.Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08391023792426888178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220957931635097123.post-7549776002174253112012-06-07T01:21:27.108+10:002012-06-07T01:21:27.108+10:00Not so much suprised about this decision. If the m...Not so much suprised about this decision. If the mixes serie has continue you could find the risk to be repetitive and then maybe forget the original roots of the project.<br /><br />Music change, party and people continue to grow up in a strange way but i'm definitly sure that all your works about ssgs and friends could be a really good base to encourage the rest ofr promoting and support other artist who 'll come.<br /><br />I mean it's really not easy decision to stop a journey but i feel like most of what u could do has been did.<br /><br />TIP for all trippy and fantastic mixes, they 'll stay for long time as a reference about creative electronic music and done honestly with respect.<br /><br />BestHoaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12676146681186866571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220957931635097123.post-54952005304361183472012-06-07T00:10:45.990+10:002012-06-07T00:10:45.990+10:00Many people will look back on the mixes put up her...Many people will look back on the mixes put up here with very fond memories. I first came to these mixes auspiciously in the form of Donato Dozzy's 2008 Labyrinth set. From there, Ancient Methods, Silent Servant, Panabrite, etc followed. Thank you.<br /><br />Look forward to what comes next, lads.TWBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02910850462348309021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220957931635097123.post-74431095538519942702012-06-06T20:16:02.935+10:002012-06-06T20:16:02.935+10:00It's NEVER quite what you want with ssgs, is i...It's NEVER quite what you want with ssgs, is it Rokas?Rob Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16097966450219377990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220957931635097123.post-77215655331793786272012-06-06T18:13:05.520+10:002012-06-06T18:13:05.520+10:00thanks for the kind words.
@ Lindsay: this post i...thanks for the kind words.<br /><br />@ Lindsay: this post is just about the mix series. so yes, definitely there will be more sessions at orbit. the next sound garden is on sunday 22 july.chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17030219185948353658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220957931635097123.post-6699615023681944762012-06-06T17:25:47.630+10:002012-06-06T17:25:47.630+10:00What a pity. Is this the end of the sessions at Or...What a pity. Is this the end of the sessions at Orbit as well?Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18364871727342552058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220957931635097123.post-81918983520142016012012-06-06T15:08:28.066+10:002012-06-06T15:08:28.066+10:00I feel two ways about this news. The first is that...I feel two ways about this news. The first is that i'm truly saddened by it. I've been reading (and listening to) ssgs since the beginning and over these years the music presented in the mixes has had a huge influence on me and my taste. <br /><br />I can think of numerous 'breakthroughs' i've had musically as a result of listening to these mixes and it has always been a comfort to know that sounds I may not be aware of yet were coming soon to a post near me (and you), so naturally the selfish part of me feels sad to hear that this is coming to an end.<br /><br />I do however completely understand, and paradoxically approve of the decision. The thing I first reacted to about this blog was the lack of presentational journalism, hype or the sense that it existed for the sake of existing. One of the things I love about Electronic Music is that there is a kind of self-governed culture; perhaps not unlike the peer review system of Academia, that encourages evolution. There's very few (or at least fewer) examples of Rolling Stones type figures being wheeled on stage to perform at their 50th greatest hits tour, lauding the same old formulas or resting on a celebrated nostalgia for achievements made 30 years ago (please note I have no problem with reverence for the past, its important that we value Krafwerk, just as long as the past is not the only thing we value - or immitate).<br /><br />Fans of this music and artists alike are interested in pushing things forward (or at least trying to) and this blog has been a huge exponent of this attitude. Some people were confused by the move toward the drone/tape/electronica type stuff and away from 'dancefloor techno' as if the blog was explicitly involved in promoting the latter from it's inception. In my opinion it's always been about promoting sounds and artists who doing something new, something interesting.<br /><br />For me there are a lot of parrallels between the approach of mnml ssgs and what is good about Electronic Music and its cultures. With this in mind I completely understand and respect their decision to put the mixes to an end if they feel they no longer serve a purpose or have a place. The mix series as it stands is a phenomenal archive of work and who knows if this would be the case if it had continued for another 10 years - the chances are it wouldn't be. <br /><br />After having had the privellage of being spoon-fed this level of new and interesting music for so long I see the end of the mixes as a challenge to maintain this quality of exploration through my own devices - and I embrace it.<br /><br />Maybe something else that is good and doesn't currently exist will come of this, i'm excited for whatever it is. All I can say is THANK YOU and good luck.CloudTwohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15300406688504056920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220957931635097123.post-17225829573326592792012-06-06T10:08:43.454+10:002012-06-06T10:08:43.454+10:00Rokas,
I don´t want to speak for PC and/or Chris,...Rokas,<br /><br />I don´t want to speak for PC and/or Chris, but personally, I understand this decision<br /><br />They feel that they achieved what they set out to do, and they prefer to go out on top. <br /><br />The scenario in 2012, as to what regards podcasts, live streams, online mixes of all sorts and in all kinds of platforms, is quite different than when they started doing this. I´d venture to say, it´s excessive, in "dance music" in general and of course, house and techno in particular. Now, the type of artists showcased here in the past, have many outlets for exposure; and the lovers/listeners, many different resources to turn to to get their fix.<br /><br />Finally, I get the feeling they aren´t as excited about techno as they were.<br /><br />When I put all of this together, not only does it make perfect sense, I would also probably do something similar (assuming I am at least partly correct as to why this is being done).<br /><br />I can only say a massive THANK YOU to mnml ssgs and all the contributing artists, for all the music I´ve discovered, enjoyed and fell in love with because of what they showcased here. Even when taking risks going outside techno, I took risks with them, and 9/10 times, it paid off and my horizons were expanded.<br /><br />Cheers guys!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11480833015149429648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220957931635097123.post-90218400618658848122012-06-06T07:18:33.523+10:002012-06-06T07:18:33.523+10:00Whats the point? Why stop if the mixes was getting...Whats the point? Why stop if the mixes was getting you the most readers? Dont get me wrong, i love reading stuff you write, but stop something which was the main thing, kinda sad really.. <br />Whats wrong with situation right now? You just ask some people around and if they have a mix that you want to share, just share.. Why stop it and then regret you cant put something up because you said you wont.. <br />I dont really grasp the concept here.. Unless you stop with music altogether..Rokashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02347485108202159022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220957931635097123.post-59806617342285853822012-06-06T06:51:18.223+10:002012-06-06T06:51:18.223+10:00Sad to read that you guys are ending the series bu...Sad to read that you guys are ending the series but thanks so much for bringing the various sounds to my ears over the last few years. <br /><br />I'll still be listening to many of the ssgs mixes long into the future. They will be the perfect soundtrack for when I'm retired and sitting in my armchair with a small glass of whiskey and a good book in my hands.<br /><br />Bravo.<br />xxmfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09937007339614615217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220957931635097123.post-8689527536530823082012-06-06T06:50:44.764+10:002012-06-06T06:50:44.764+10:00End of an era. I've thoroughly enjoyed the mi...End of an era. I've thoroughly enjoyed the mixes these past years. Most podcasts and mix series are disposable, but I've never deleted a mnmlssg mix. What you guys have done is truly special.Jeremyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16876350491961155212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220957931635097123.post-24809470021805679582012-06-06T06:49:44.659+10:002012-06-06T06:49:44.659+10:00This comment has been removed by the author.mfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09937007339614615217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220957931635097123.post-38556774956511617482012-06-06T05:52:55.977+10:002012-06-06T05:52:55.977+10:00Svreca?Svreca?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14651094773075105683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220957931635097123.post-16212774264188452712012-06-06T01:57:14.067+10:002012-06-06T01:57:14.067+10:00Despite the deluge of mix podcasts, the absence of...Despite the deluge of mix podcasts, the absence of this one will definitely be felt. I don't think there's another site out there presenting carefully-curated boundary-pushing techno. Bravo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220957931635097123.post-18464712185784970332012-06-05T23:23:56.957+10:002012-06-05T23:23:56.957+10:00Wow, I'll be sorry and saddened when you stop;...Wow, I'll be sorry and saddened when you stop; however I think it's understandable.<br /><br />I've been with you guys almost from the very beginning. You were there and were the narrative of my exploration into electronic music. You charted and captured those brilliant, and exciting years that happened a few years back when possibility abounded. In fact you are evidence that they occurred, and have perhaps now departed. When the mix series ended, I felt a loss. Which is why I can understand your choice.<br /><br />Thank you.never really beganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919666571746723630noreply@blogger.com