@thelog 481621 wrote:

Indeed. they have drifted so far away from the psytrance scene, I don’t even think they know who they are anymore.

While I’m probably biased since I have worked with the guys for about five years, I am also very respectful of people’s opinions when it comes to music. I mainly DJ tech & progressive house/trance, but I have a tremendous amount of respect for IM. Just wanted to make a few friendly points…

-Why knock anyone for always trying new things? I think innovation should be encouraged in music, it’s the only way to progress genres… And sure they started out as Psy, but they still incorporate a Psy twist to all of their tunes, why should anyone be stuck doing what they did years and years ago? It would be wrong to pigeonhole experimentation should always be applauded in my opinion – this is why I dig making chill out music, an attempt at trying something different – the very thing that has brought their niche project to the forefront of the global dance music scene over the last 15 years.

-Empirically when IM has tried new things, or experimented with new sounds, their fan base goes into shock. “Becoming Insane” caused a frenzy among the IM loyal when it first came out, and now it is one of their most popular tunes. While it is true the first single ‘URSF’ was not the typical IM sound, it has been destroying dance floors, and incorporates Reggae in the breakdown among other styles, including Psy, something you don’t always hear in standard ‘step’ music. Their recent single ‘Nation of Wusses’ is Trance, not dub-step at all. The new album is a mixed back of solid tunes and it hit number 1 in the iTunes Dance Music Album charts in many countries when it came out a few weeks ago, including in America… and on the Beatport album charts too.

-Last thing I will say is this: The IM live show as you knew it (with the band) is an endangered species, ergo this Sutra DJ set… this year Infected will be debuting a new stage production for a hefty US tour to coincide with the album launch… I have seen the stages for Daft Punk, Skrillex, Deadmau5, and many more… I think this new chapter will be very well received… a step back into the world of EDM. Check out this clip teasing their brand new 3d mapped stage production – over a million views – they “don’t know who they are anymore??” I think they are just hitting their stride…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnCZPYKCg9g

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-Hm6e-jx80

“So far away from the psytrance scene now”?? The new album and live show features their 2012 update of their old popular Psy tune with Jorg ‘The Messenger’
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lmy7zWZBW14

These guys are hard working, talented musicians (and family guys with kids) who are constantly trying to evolve their music. IM isn’t for everyone AND all people are for sure entitled to their own feelings, but to brush them off as garbage I think is a bit misguided. Anyway, always down for a friendly music discussion.

Best regards,
Randy