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What kind of electronic music would you call this?

Discussion in 'Recordings [BG]' started by *ToNeS*, Jun 18, 2019.

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  1. Jun 18, 2019 #1
    *ToNeS*

    *ToNeS*

    Jan 12, 2001
    Sydney AU
    Heavy... groove? Something?



    :whistle:
     
  2. Jun 19, 2019 #2
    Michedelic

    Michedelic MId-Century Modern

    Jun 18, 2013
    Yucca Valley/Joshua Tree
    Sounds like a lot of stuff I heard in the early 80’s, but without much direction. In other words, nothing new, in spite of its futuristic(/retro?)aspirations. At least outfits from DAF and The Normal to Depeche Mode, Sisters of Mercy, and Ministry(and so on)were able to fashion songs out of that kind of rhythmic content. “Warm Leatherette” might have been essentially just one note, but at least it had a hook.
     
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  3. Jun 19, 2019 #3
    MonetBass

    MonetBass ♪ Just listen ♫ Supporting Member

    Sep 15, 2006
    Tulsa
    ^ Agreed. Some more harmonic & melodic content would make that track a lot more interesting.
     
  4. Jun 19, 2019 #4
    *ToNeS*

    *ToNeS*

    Jan 12, 2001
    Sydney AU
    I'm just wondering what you might call it re: genre.
     
  5. Jun 19, 2019 #5
    JimK

    JimK

    Dec 12, 1999
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  6. Jun 19, 2019 #6
    *ToNeS*

    *ToNeS*

    Jan 12, 2001
    Sydney AU
    That seems closer? It doesn't seem to be trying to be a song in the conventional sense. It's like something you might hear drop at a warehouse party instead.
     
  7. Jun 19, 2019 #7
    Spectrum

    Spectrum

    Apr 10, 2011
    Alexandria, Virginia
    Synth pop.

    For an actual example from the 80s, look up Harold Faltermeyer or Thomas Dolby. Both of whom are way better at it than the guys who uploaded that.



     
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  8. Jun 19, 2019 #8
    *ToNeS*

    *ToNeS*

    Jan 12, 2001
    Sydney AU
    Mmmmmmmm, I'm not hearing it. That stuff is a bit hokey and one-dimensional in terms of mood. It seems to be straying a bit more into synthwave territory (closest I got so far). Made me think of this:



    and even this crew?

     
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  9. Jun 19, 2019 #9
    Spectrum

    Spectrum

    Apr 10, 2011
    Alexandria, Virginia
    Which stuff is hokey? The SoundCloud track?
     
  10. Jun 19, 2019 #10
    *ToNeS*

    *ToNeS*

    Jan 12, 2001
    Sydney AU
    That funny older stuff you linked to. Like it's kinda cute but nowhere near these sorta vibes?
     
  11. Jun 19, 2019 #11
    ihaveaquestion

    ihaveaquestion

    Jan 9, 2018
    I don't think it sounds like them(synthwave). To me it's a mix of detroit techno and ebm (electronic body music). But there are some elements of both styles in synthwave
     
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  12. Jun 19, 2019 #12
    Thumpin6string

    Thumpin6string Supporting Member

    Apr 25, 2013
    Shoals Indiana
    Elektronika Noise.
     
  13. Jun 19, 2019 #13
    *ToNeS*

    *ToNeS*

    Jan 12, 2001
    Sydney AU
    Do you have any examples of Detroit techno and EBM? Never heard of that stuff, sounds cool.
     
  14. Jun 19, 2019 #14
    ihaveaquestion

    ihaveaquestion

    Jan 9, 2018
    Detroit techno:





    ebm:





     
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  15. Jun 19, 2019 #15
    SoundOfOneHandSlapping

    SoundOfOneHandSlapping

    Sep 5, 2014
    Ottawa
    The opening rhythm reminds me of older Nitzer Ebb. The rest of the composition makes me think of projects from the Wax Trax Records catalogue.

    I like it.
     
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  16. Jun 19, 2019 #16
    *ToNeS*

    *ToNeS*

    Jan 12, 2001
    Sydney AU
    This stuff is awesome. Finally, someone who's clearly into the same vibes. Thanks!
     
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  17. Jun 19, 2019 #17
    merseymale

    merseymale

    Oct 28, 2018
    “Industrial Trance “
     
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  18. Jun 19, 2019 #18
    *ToNeS*

    *ToNeS*

    Jan 12, 2001
    Sydney AU
    Getting introduced to so much mad stuff on this thread! Legends :roflmao:
     
  19. Jun 19, 2019 #19
    ihaveaquestion

    ihaveaquestion

    Jan 9, 2018
    These are not that similar to the OP track, but i think you might like them as well:













     
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  20. Jun 19, 2019 #20
    callofcthulhu

    callofcthulhu

    Oct 16, 2012
    I don’t think it would be totally inaccurate to call that synthwave, though it’s a little less aggressive than what I’m used to hearing from that genre.

    I’m gonna go with trancewave.
     
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