James Stinson (Drexciya) 1999 phone interview w/Andrew Duke скачать в хорошем качестве

James Stinson (Drexciya) 1999 phone interview w/Andrew Duke

While this interview has been floating around the internet for sometime I only got a copy of it now and think it is well worth sharing and archiving here for a wider audience to hear overtime. The quality is okay but his answers are a little quiet, one for headphones. The interview was done on 13/12/99. Andrew Duke's interview can still be read here. http://cognitionaudioworks.com/drexci... Andrew also wrote the following moving tribute about James after he died. September 3 marks a sad anniversary--the passing of Detroit's James Stinson at the age of 32 from heart complications. I remember clearly the day I heard the news; I ended up spending the day listening to my Drexciya records over and over. The raw power and passion of "Positron Island" has been not just one of my favourite Drexciya songs, not just one of my favourite electronic music songs, but one of my favourite songs of any genre since the first time I heard it; just as Drexciya remains one of my favourite bands--regardless of genre. Though I have been very lucky and have had the privilege of interviewing many of my electronic music "heroes" over the years, my interview with James stood out to me right after I spoke with him--and continues to resonate even more so since his passing. After hearing the news, I re-listened to the tape of that interview from December 13, 1999 and was reminded of how many plans Stinson had--to tour, to release even more material, to build relationships with those who connected with his music. Stinson's music continues to be released even after his death, such was his level of quality productivity. And we know from the Submerge mail outs that the spawn of Drexciya are hitting vinyl. But what struck me most about my interview with Stinson was that, despite the incredible focus he obviously had on music, more importantly, he was always able to achieve a balance. James told me that music was the third most important thing in his life. I asked him what was ahead of music; "My family and God," he replied. I am not a religious person, but I do understand the importance of family, and today, as I did the day I heard the news, I thought of James' family and wished them peace and strength. We now have only James' music to remember him by. He was only here on earth for 33 years, but he managed to give us so much joy in the time he was here, and we can continue to keep his memory alive by thinking of him whenever we play and enjoy the music of Drexciya in the future. I am sure James is now in that calm and tranquil place he fondly spoke of--somewhere over the Red Hills. Rest in peace, James Stinson. Take care. Andrew Duke More info at http://drexciyaresearchlab.blogspot.com