I got an email from Darien this morning with some clarification on what exactly industrial is. Here's what he had to say:
"Just to clarify, early industrial music *was* experimental / noise music. The etymology was pretty bizarre as far as the idea that it split off into its own sects of the genre. Industrial music in the 80's became fairly structured and more electronic-instrument oriented, whereas the 'real' industrial artists (the guys kling-klanging about with their jackhammers, drills and sheet metal) peeled off and started calling what they did experimental and noise, although some stuck to using the same instrumentation and the compositions became more structured instead of free-form."
Thank you, Darien! I knew that the blog would eventually come in handy with keeping up with correspondents while on the road.
Check out Darien's record collection on the Picasa page. The link can be found on the right side-bar ("more pictures of incredible covers").
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Just catching up as we were out west on a significantly less academic adventure, although I could discourse on our research into the brewpubs of Missoula. Sounds like there is another trip to the east coast necessary to add balance to your thesis!
You are your father's son, James.
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