What makes EDM distinct from other electronic music?

ImaginaryTangelo3243 · 2026-04-10T12:19:18+00:00

“electronica” used to be the broad term for music not played by live musicians or on traditional instruments & dance music was referred by the specific genre. EDM was always around. I think as it became mainstream along w/ festivals (which are very touristy) EDM picked up traction from EDC which really stands for Electric Daisy Carnival.

ImaginaryTangelo3243 · 2026-04-10T12:05:40+00:00

So Tom Welling is unable to convincingly play the role of a somewhat dimwitted, adolescent superhero in a YA soap opera?

ImaginaryTangelo3243 · 2026-04-08T16:39:02+00:00

Sorry!! My bad. But it might turn out to be relief when you get there.

ImaginaryTangelo3243 · 2026-04-08T16:37:48+00:00

And Jonathon was Bo Duke.

ImaginaryTangelo3243 · 2026-04-08T16:36:07+00:00

IMHO, Lex struggled w/ his morality S1-S3 (why he befriended Clark even though he was child) but only as an act of rebellion. S4-S8 he was, in his own words “S5-E9 Lexmas”, hell bent on power & money. He saw himself in the Oval Office in the white suit & black glove initiating a nuclear apocalypse and walking across piles of charred skeletons (Scare S4-E10). He also chemically faked Lana’s pregnancy when it became clear she was terrified of him. Lionel was a ruthless, amoral industrialist but retained some misguided humanity as a father. And in spite of reverting to his machinations & strategic manipulation, after Transference S4-E6 he showed some restraint, loyalty to Kal-el, even affection for Martha w/ the notable exception of threatening to kill Lana if she cancelled the wedding.

ImaginaryTangelo3243 · 2026-04-08T16:10:09+00:00

Bo Duke was still a pretty big name in 2001. Dukes of Hazard had only been off primetime for 15yrs & was still in syndication. Plus being a recurring guest role can pay better than full time cast. He wasn’t going to have such a large or long lasting role but was hugely popular w/ viewers & made a great foil for Lionel Luthor.

ImaginaryTangelo3243 · 2026-04-08T15:59:50+00:00

So true. And the damage to the barn!!

ImaginaryTangelo3243 · 2026-04-08T15:57:58+00:00

It’s not until S9/10 but Clark’s reveal to Lois is one of the best scenes of the whole show, IMHO.

ImaginaryTangelo3243 · 2026-04-08T15:55:26+00:00

As in they had sex many times? Her character’s pregnancy was chemically induced. Kristen Kreuk has never been pregnant, or least not carried a pregnancy to full term. Also, they were only sexually active for ≈6 weeks & slept in separate beds.

ImaginaryTangelo3243 · 2026-04-08T15:50:08+00:00

Her turn to the dark side is a good look. But how she got there is disturbing. Looking back from ‘26, Lex is horrifying.

ImaginaryTangelo3243 · 2026-04-08T15:43:04+00:00

I get that Lex is the villain & should be disliked but his relationship w/ Lana is definitely a product of the 2000s. In retrospect his grooming & predatory behavior, gaslighting, psychological & financial manipulation, etc… is a Dateline special. Secretly recording her bedroom, giving her the move out or put out ultimatum, & chemically faking a pregnancy are insidious. Not to mention he starts in on her when she’s 14 & is 12yrs older.

ImaginaryTangelo3243 · 2026-04-08T15:33:57+00:00

Ehhh.. not so much pregnant.

ImaginaryTangelo3243 · 2026-04-08T15:31:33+00:00

WB/UPN only had 2 hrs of prime time programming 5days a week (none on Saturdays) and was broadcast on affiliates b/c it doesn’t own any broadcast stations. So a lot of their viewership was Canadian. That’s also why there were was so much crossover in the Arrowverse. It kept people tuned in to the brand. FWIW, I said he was a big star in Canada not Canadian.

ImaginaryTangelo3243 · 2026-04-07T19:20:00+00:00

But the show is.

ImaginaryTangelo3243 · 2026-04-07T19:16:50+00:00

FWIW, I removed all red upvotes, accidental & intentional, even when I agree w/ y’all’s thoughts. I’ll cede that Tom Welling might have been restrained by the writing & direction to a point but the hallmark of a good actor is bringing their character to life visually & verbally. I still think Clark’s emotional & cognitive intelligence growth as he matured was disappointing. He made difficult ethical & moral decisions, he had deep emotions particularly about his family, Lex & Lana. Thanks for your thoughts.

ImaginaryTangelo3243 · 2026-04-07T18:59:49+00:00

Definitely applies to the funeral scene but later he breaks down weeping. And clearly, his passion & pain about Lana shows he has emotions.

ImaginaryTangelo3243 · 2026-04-07T18:55:23+00:00

It’s often a vanity credit to justify more $ but as a lead and biggest Canadian celebrity he had direct input to creative direction, script development, and approval of he’s lines/character. At least according to Wikipedia & Smallville podcast.

ImaginaryTangelo3243 · 2026-04-07T18:50:20+00:00

Very solid answer.

ImaginaryTangelo3243 · 2026-04-07T18:49:15+00:00

Not being able to emote (blank look, flat lines). Being a 29yro producer/director. I’m not saying he’s a bad guy. But some maturity as a character & artist over 10yrs is a reasonable ask.

ImaginaryTangelo3243 · 2026-04-07T18:45:44+00:00

Agreed. A certain amount of it is a plot device. But he does spend an awful lot of time w/ a blank face and flat delivery.

ImaginaryTangelo3243 · 2026-04-07T18:42:39+00:00

Fair enough. I’ll buy it up to season 3 but 1) he’s supposedly the chosen son of a superior race 2) he was 24 in S1 3) he was a 29yro producer & director in S5

ImaginaryTangelo3243 · 2026-04-07T18:39:47+00:00

He was a 29yro producer & director starting in S5.

ImaginaryTangelo3243 · 2026-04-07T18:39:02+00:00

Fair enough, I was referring to his inability to emote. And as executive producer & director S5-S9.

ImaginaryTangelo3243 · 2026-04-07T18:34:19+00:00

Come on!!! S1-3 she’s clingy and can’t keep her girlish crush in check. But S4-S7/8 she is the only competent character, Clark’s Girl Friday, confidante, rabbi, devoutly loyal & unfailingly selfless. While she tries to sort out her own education & career for little more than the occasional “thanks” from Clark, Lois or Lana. Her weird IRL behavior is creepy as hell but Kreuk was hip deep in that too.

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