In the final instalment of the In Memoriam mini-series, we tackle the difficult topic of heritage and place. Using the example of the recent destruction of the Paradise Garage, we ask how we should remember sites.
All tagged New York
Through The Looking Glass - In Conversation with David DePino (FoH2018)
Foundations of House chew the fat with David DePino, Paradise Garage DJ. Memories of Larry Levan, New York, and some tips on how to be a great DJ.
Feel The Music - In Conversation with Kevin Hedge (FoH2017)
The latest post sees us chatting with Kevin Hedge of Blaze on the importance of vocalists in house music, and a reassessment of disco's place in the historical narrative.
On & On - In Conversation with Jesse Saunders (FoH2017)
We chat to Jesse Saunders about the birth of house music, what the new sound meant to audiences, and how we should think about house's history.
Somethings Gotta Give — Cultural Idealism
FoH offers some personal thoughts on the connection between right-wing political climates and the stimulation of artistic endeavour in dance music history.
David Mancuso 1944-2016
FoH presents a quick round up of the obit pieces on David Mancuso, arguably the architect of disco, house, techno and everything in between.
FoHDiary Day 14: Someday...
FoH waves goodbye to America and somehow try to sum up the past two weeks in this baffling and wonderful country.
FoHDiary Day 13: Musical Freedom
With the field research coming to an end it's time to ask questions about what I've learned while here, and what's next for house music.
FoHDiary Day 12: Love Is The Message
Back in NYC. I'm thinking about how the two cities treat their own legacies, and comparing their attitudes.
FoHDiary Day 8: Love Saved The Day
On Day 8 (Chicago) we saw hello to Vince Lawrence and the Cloud Gate and say goodbye to David Mancuso.
FoHDiary Day 6: The Spirits In It?
FoH's final day in New York faces up to the reality that disco is gone, and pretty much forgotten.
FoHDiary Day 5: We Built This City
On the fifth day FoH brings to me... an interview from the garage, some thoughts on mechanistic techno, and an acoustic playlist.
FoHDiary Day 4: Too Old To Disco
More house music explorations on day 4 of the diary finds us asking just what we want from our important spaces? Is music history valuable?
FoHDiary Day 3: Dancing Is Dangerous
It's Wednesday in NYC. The day was spent exploring the city, photographing too much, and walking way too far. But it's all making sense. Read why here...
FoHDiary Day 2: One Nation Under God
The second instalment of the foundation of house research diary asks why religion is so prevalent in the USA, and how that intersects with house music.
FoHDiary Day 1: Time To Jack
The first day of the foundations of house diary turns out to be a mixture of vaguely appropriate ideas, and a lot of luggage-based drama.
FoH2016 - November Mix
The latest FoHMix sees us exploring slightly different tonalities and textures including garage, and elements of a deeper Chicago-based sound.
Prelude to NYC
House music research being funded in the name of one of England's most wonderful composers?! Who'd have thought it eh? A blog about the Gerald Finzi Trust.
Danny Rampling's Love Groove Dance Party
A quick examination of the sleeve notes to Danny Rampling's Love Groove Dance Party mix compilations offers some interesting insights.
FoH2016 - October Mix
The second instalment of FoHMix gets into even funkier melodic territory. Including cuts from Mark Picchiotti, Brian Tappert, and Kenny Bobien.