All of which caused things to get very messy, very quickly. On one hand, the white heat and unbelievable pace of innovation, the opportunities for outsiders to be recognised as creating true art, the camaraderie and breaking down of social barriers – but also the derangement and sketchy dealings that came with music which by its very nature was tied up in excess and lawlessness. It captures the best and worst aspects of the rave, hardcore and jungle explosion. The story of Moving Shadow is a triumph, but also a tragedy.
