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dubstep/bassline?
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just wondering if it's different in other cities...here in Vancouver, the only music they play at any steampunk-y events is dubstep/laserbass/crunk/bassline/whatever. think mimosa, vibesquad,…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dizzy Nov 15, 2009.
Zeppelin City
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Michael Swanwick is probably tied with Neal Stephenson as my second-favourite author of all time, with William Gibson in third place and (*blush*) John Varley as number one.If you don't know…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Cap'n Tony Jul 15, 2010.
greetings
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I am Drew,I am enjoying the dieselpunk/steampunk aesthetic, but more as a revisitation to clothing and equipment that was designed to be functional, utilitarian, and lasting. I like wool, canvas,…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tome Wilson Oct 14, 2009.
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drew23 replied to Tome Wilson's discussion 'Pattern for a Men’s ‘Prince Albert’ Skirted Frock Coats with Two Vests'
Dizzy replied to drew23's discussion 'dubstep/bassline?'
"i like the speakeasy club idea. maybe with an seperate room for sedate elegent waltzing and a rauccous bar room playing everything from steampunk music, to swing to ragtime, I like my steam deisel shaken together not stirred!"
R. Austurias replied to drew23's discussion 'dubstep/bassline?'
"It would be a club that played an assortment of Baroque, Neoclassical and tribal inspired music.
Essentially-very classy danceable music."
Tome Wilson replied to drew23's discussion 'dubstep/bassline?'
"I think that the consensus is still out as to what defines steampunk music. I believe steampunk to be an aesthetic as opposed to a genre, so building a consistent setlist from more than two bands who self-label as steampunk can be difficult at…"
Dizzy replied to drew23's discussion 'dubstep/bassline?'
"hmm it's a bit on the gothy side, the steampunk club nights when and if they happen mix in some steampunk music, AP, Doc steele, Us (but never when I'm in the room somehow)and then a lot of goth... I mean alot.."
Hayen Mill replied to drew23's discussion 'dubstep/bassline?'
"In my city there are no steampunks, let alone dieselpunks... :("
Tome Wilson replied to drew23's discussion 'dubstep/bassline?'
"In Philadelphia, the overlap of *punk to goth is almost 100%. So, if you're meeting with other *punks to dance, you're doing it at a primarily gothic/industrial event.
Thankfully, Philadelphia has a rich cultural history, so get-togethers…"
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dubstep/bassline?
just wondering if it's different in other cities...here in Vancouver, the only music they play at any steampunk-y events is dubstep/laserbass/crunk/bassline/whatever. think mimosa, vibesquad, bassnectar, glitchmob, that sort of thing.in fact, I'd go so far as to say that any 'steampunk' movement here in Van started from the bassline-addicted leather-and-feathers crowd starting to embrace more and more of the steampunk aesthetic, rather than the other way around. I haven't yet met a 'steampunk'…See More
drew23 replied to Hayen Mill's discussion 'Global Warming aka Climate Change'
"man-made or not, real or not, the purported effects of climate change will be a massive increase in very heavy weather events; floods, tornadoes, epic snowstorms, ice storms, etc. I don't know about you folks, but we've definitely seen…"
drew23 replied to Jonny B. Goode's discussion 'Show off your duds'
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at the Vancouver, BC 'Steampunk Symposium' this past Friday. that's me on the right."
drew23 replied to Hayen Mill's discussion 'BioDieselPunk?'
"I don't know about biodieselpunk - what has drawn me to the idea of dieselpunk was more the diy ethic and return to victorian/industrial styles, but without the fantastic portion. IE the throwing off of the "wow, wouldn't life have…"
lord_k replied to drew23's discussion 'Zeppelin City'
"I found it a couple of days ago at Tor.com and started to read. Fascinating!"
Tome Wilson replied to drew23's discussion 'Zeppelin City'
"Thanks for the heads up, Drew. I'll definitely check it out!"
Tome Wilson replied to drew23's discussion 'greetings'
"Welcome to Dieselpunks, Drew. Keep us in the loop as to your seafaring adventures!"
Hayen Mill replied to drew23's discussion 'greetings'
""I am probably one of the few folks here who consistently smells of diesel."
That's certainly a plus. Hopefully you'll start a trend!
Anyway, welcome on board. You've got a pretty sturdy blog, i'll be sure to check it…"
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