I used to listen to hardcore in the 80s and went to a lot of shows in Boston and a few in the NY area too. One of the interesting aspects of the scenes is they were really local (which led to intense and sometimes violent rivalries) and highly dependent on word of mouth, fanzines, and pre-Web distribution channels such as college radio, clubs, and special record stores.<p>I always wondered what happened to the people. It’s cool to see that this music led to some really creative careers and different ways of thinking that they’ve carried through to the present. For myself, it sparked a DIY spirit and an idea that alternative paths can lead to worthwhile endeavors.<p>One thing that surprised me in this video is the fact that the music lives on and has sprouted new hardcore scenes, including overseas. I’ve gotten the sense in the past few years that guitar-oriented rock is fading as fans age, but it was refreshing to see young people still getting into the music and the spirit. It’s totally underground, but that’s OK, too ...
If you're a hardcore fan, the series on Judge is good, too: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eHPIBP5a0Y" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eHPIBP5a0Y</a>
i had the pleasure of playing CBGB before it closed, and ABC No Rio before i stopped playing out. i've opened or headlined for a few bands in the documentary as well.<p>i mostly just want to brag, it is very rare my interests intersect like this. so i'll try to add some value: there is something we can all learn about community from the hardcore scene. regardless of how large it grows or how transient members can be, it is self policing of it's values which remain unchanged for probably 40 years now. it remains original and pure in a way that HN couldn't dream of.
Anyone interested in both NYHC and HN would be into this if they haven't seen it (I'm sure it's been posted here before): the history of the old Kickstarter office, which is across the street from ABC No Rio, and is also the location of the Rancid "Time Bomb" video.<p><a href="http://fredbenenson.com/2014/01/19/digital-forensics-rancid-reas-kickstarter-hq/" rel="nofollow">http://fredbenenson.com/2014/01/19/digital-forensics-rancid-...</a>
With so much politicization on the internet today, I was skeptical while I watched this, thinking there would be an ulterior message, but it's actually really good. I enjoyed watching it a lot. I also am not sure if this should be on HN, but it was enjoyable enough that I'm cool with it.
What stood out for me was I didn't notice a single woman out of the hundreds of people shown in this video. And with a few exceptions they were all white.<p>I very much want to know the attitudes of all those white men toward women and non-whites.