they are pop stars
and they're both very good DJ's

I saw Moby perform last summer at the Area 2 festival where he was the headline act. He was actually kinda funny to watch, because he basically runs full speed around the stage from instrument to instrument trying to play them all. He'd run to his keyboard and play some chords, then run to some bongos and go crazy on those, and then he'd run up to the center stage mic and yell "GO!" and he'd repeat this process pretty much every song. Of course, he had like a full stage of back-up singers and instrumentalists who were actually making the majority of the music, but nevertheless, it was very entertaining.

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Originally posted by zenperson The article refered to them as "electronica pop stars".... I would so take that as an insult!

Erm... why? Is it bad to be successful?

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That Brighton Beach DVD looks like the best party ever. Fatboy is an awesome dj! And of course they're popstars, who cares?

As an aspiring electronic music artist and a professional musician, i would personally consider it an insult to be placed in a "pop star" category. Being held in this regard brings a lot of "unwelcome" attention to the scene. But hey, I'm not badmouthing either of them. I like music by both Moby and FBS, I'm just stating how I would view the label of pop star ->>>>>

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Originally posted by zenperson As an aspiring electronic music artist and a professional musician, i would personally consider it an insult to be placed in a "pop star" category. Being held in this regard brings a lot of "unwelcome" attention to the scene. But hey, I'm not badmouthing either of them. I like music by both Moby and FBS, I'm just stating how I would view the label of pop star ->>>>>

theyu're making $50 million an album, and producing some of the best music around
I hardly think being called a popstar is going to bother them

I see Moby as an artist. And even though his songs are best when remixed(my opnion), he is still very unique.

Fatboy is a very good DJ and producer.

Seen Moby a few times. Area 1, Area 2, and his own tour with Hybrid. Would definately go again and so should you

Ive seen Fatboy Slim at Glastobury in 1999 - it was mint - although I wasnt really old enough to appreciate fully, even though he was my favourite artist at the time.

But back on track, if them being labelled as popstars doesn't affect the music in any "bad" way then why should we care. Still the same bloke producing the same quality music - only it's spread to a wider audience and he makes more money. Everyone's a winner. I dont see the problem at all

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technically fatboy slim is a terrible DJ. he hardly ever mixes, he mainly cuts the cued track in and out and eventually just whacks the x fader across. the only reason I respect this man is for putting on the past 2 big beach boutiques more or less on my doorstep.

if you think about it, he would no way be where he is today in the DJing aspect without his production work. That is how he manages to get sets and obviously his tie in with the boutique.