drum n bass
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- skwiotsmith1
My daughter (three & a half) & I get into the car yesterday, and "So Long" comes on...and she immediately asks "is this drum & bass?" Yes, yes it is ☺️
- shapesalad0
- Towa Tei's b-sides were always golden.shapesalad
- @ 1:20 :-)shapesalad
- man.. i need to get some gear and start making this style of music. all the modern crap sounds shite. lets bring back this era.shapesalad
- imbecile3
I interviewed ChatGPT
- Do you know the origins of the genre of music known as drum and bass?
Drum and bass originated in the United Kingdom in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It emerged from the British rave and jungle scenes, and is characterized by its fast tempo (usually around 160-180 beats per minute) and heavy use of breakbeats, samples, and synthesizers. The genre has its roots in the breakbeat-driven sound of jungle and the bass-heavy sound of UK garage. The term "drum and bass" was coined by the UK music press in the early 1990s to describe the emergence of this new style. It has since evolved and splintered into many sub-genres.
- Who was the first in the UK press to call it drum and bass?
It is unclear who specifically was the first person in the UK press to use the term "drum and bass" to describe the emerging genre of music. The term was coined in the early 1990s, and was used by various members of the UK music press, including journalists, editors, and critics, to describe the sound that was emerging from the rave and jungle scenes. It appears to be a collective term used by the press and not coined by a specific person.
- Why was it called drum and bass in the media?
The name "drum and bass" was used in the media to describe the genre of music that emerged in the UK in the late 1980s and early 1990s because it emphasizes the use of breakbeats, which provide the "drum" element, and the heavy basslines, which provide the "bass" element. The genre was a fusion of two existing sounds, jungle and UK garage, both of which had heavy use of breakbeats and strong basslines, respectively. The name was used by the UK music press to describe this new sound that was emerging, and it caught on as a way to refer to the genre as a whole.
- Who is credited with being the first drum and bass artist?
It is difficult to say who is credited with being the "first" drum and bass artist as the genre evolved from different scenes and styles, but some of the early pioneers and innovators of the genre include:
Roni Size and his band Reprazent, who won the Mercury Prize in 1997 for their album New Forms.
Goldie, whose 1995 album Timeless is considered a classic in the genre.
LTJ Bukem, who is known for his atmospheric and jazz-influenced style of drum and bass.
Shy FX, who is credited with popularizing the "ragga jungle" style of drum and bass, which combines elements of jungle and reggae.
The Aphrodite, who is known for his use of breaks and hip-hop influence.
These are just a few examples of the early pioneers of the genre, there are many other artists who helped shape the sound and scene of drum and bass in its early days.
- Can you provide a list of other artists who helped shape the sound and scene of drum and bass in its early days?
It would be difficult to provide an exhaustive list of all the artists who helped shape the sound and scene of drum and bass in its early days as the genre evolved and many artists contributed to it in different ways. Some of the other notable early drum and bass artists include:
Adam F, who was known for his use of samples and his role in popularizing the "intelligent drum and bass" sound.
Dillinja, who was known for his hard-hitting and aggressive style of drum and bass.
Ed Rush and Optical, who were known for their experimental and futuristic sound.
Fabio and Grooverider, who were known for their role in popularizing the jungle sound and as pioneers of the genre.
Photek, who was known for his use of samples and his role in popularizing the "intelligent drum and bass" sound.
Roni Size, who was known for his use of live instrumentation and his role in popularizing the "big beat" sound.
4hero, who were known for their use of samples and their role in popularizing the "intelligent drum and bass" sound.
The Prodigy, who were known for their use of samples and their role in popularizing the "big beat" sound.
Again this is not an exhaustive list, but it gives you an idea of the diversity of the early drum and bass scene, and how many artists contributed to the genre's development and evolution.
- Can you continue providing examples?
Sure, here are a few more examples of early drum and bass artists who helped shape the sound and scene of the genre:
Alex Reece, who was known for his use of samples and his role in popularizing the "intelligent drum and bass" sound.
Andy C, who was known for his role as a DJ and his role in popularizing the "jump-up" style of drum and bass.
Bad Company, who were known for their use of samples and their role in popularizing the "techstep" style of drum and bass.
Black Sun Empire, who were known for their dark and experimental sound.
Calibre, who was known for his use of samples and his role in popularizing the "liquid funk" style of drum and bass.
Doc Scott, who was known for his use of samples and his role in popularizing the "intelligent drum and bass" sound.
Grooverider, who was known for his role as a DJ and his role in popularizing the jungle sound.
High Contrast, who was known for his use of samples and his role in popularizing the "liquid funk" style of drum and bass.
John B, who was known for his use of samples and his role in popularizing the "techstep" style of drum and bass.
As you can see, many artists contributed to the development of the drum and bass genre in its early days, each with their own unique style and approach.
- You mention intelligent, jump-up, techstep and other styles. Can you give me a more detailed list of specific drum and bass styles?
Sure, drum and bass has evolved into many different sub-genres over the years, here are a few examples:
"Intelligent Drum and Bass" or "IDM": This style is characterized by its use of complex rhythms and melodies, and often incorporates elements of experimental and electronic music. It is sometimes referred to as "intelligent" because of its focus on musical structure and composition, rather than just basslines and beats.
"Jump-Up": This style is characterized by its energetic and upbeat sound, and often incorporates elements of jungle and breakbeat. It is known for its heavy use of samples and its "jump-up" basslines, which are designed to get people dancing.
"Techstep": This style is characterized by its use of complex rhythms and dark, heavy basslines. It often incorporates elements of industrial and techno music and is known for its experimental and aggressive sound.
"Liquid Funk": This style is characterized by its use of smooth and soulful melodies, and often incorporates elements of jazz and funk music. It is known for its "liquid" sound, which is characterized by its use of atmospheric pads and melodic leads.
"Neurofunk": This style is characterized by its use of complex rhythms, aggressive basslines, and often incorporates elements of industrial and techno music. It is known for its experimental and dark sound, and its focus on intricate sound design.
"Ragga Jungle": This style is characterized by its incorporation of elements of jungle, reggae and dub, it is known for its use of ragga vocal samples, and its heavy basslines.
"Jungle": This style is characterized by its use of breakbeats and heavily syncopated rhythms, it was one of the first subgenre of drum and bass and was hugely popular in the 90s.
"Drumfunk": This style is characterized by its use of complex, breakbeat-driven rhythms, and often incorporates elements of funk and hip-hop music. It is known for its focus on intricate drum programming and its use of breaks and samples.
- Are there any other genres or sub-genres of drum and bass worth noting?
Yes, there are several other sub-genres of drum and bass worth noting. Here are a few examples:
"Minimal drum and bass": This style is characterized by its use of minimalistic rhythms and sparse elements, usually with a focus on deep and atmospheric sounds, with a slower tempo than traditional drum and bass.
"Neuropop": A subgenre of drum and bass that fuses the genre with pop, rock, and electronic music. It is known for its catchy, melodic hooks and its use of vocal samples.
"Halftime": This style is characterized by its use of half-time beats and dub-influenced production techniques. It often incorporates elements of hip-hop, dub, and dubstep and is known for its slow and heavy sound.
"Jump up DnB": This subgenre focuses on energetic and upbeat sound, it's known for its heavy use of samples and its "jump-up" basslines, which are designed to get people dancing.
"Hardstep": This subgenre is characterized by its use of heavy and aggressive beats, often incorporating elements of breakcore and industrial music, it's known for its hard-hitting sound and fast-paced rhythms.
"Juke and footwork": This subgenre is characterized by its use of fast-paced, heavily syncopated rhythms and often incorporates elements of Chicago's footwork and Juke genres.
- Do you know the names of influential drum and bass songs?
There are many influential drum and bass songs that have helped shape the genre over the years. Here are a few examples:
"Timeless" by Goldie (1995): This album is considered a classic in the genre and helped to define the sound of drum and bass in the mid-1990s.
"The Terrorist" by DJ Hype (1992) : This song is one of the most well-known jungle tracks of all time and helped to popularize the genre.
"New Forms" by Roni Size and Reprazent (1997): This album won the Mercury Prize and helped to popularize the "big beat" sound of drum and bass.
"Horizons" by LTJ Bukem (1995): This song is considered a classic in the "intelligent drum and bass" sub-genre and helped to define the atmospheric and jazz-influenced sound of the genre.
"Original Nuttah" by UK Apache and Shy FX (1994): This song is considered a classic in the "ragga jungle" sub-genre and helped to popularize the style.
"Inspector Gadget" by Ed Rush & Optical (1998) : This song is considered a classic in the "techstep" sub-genre and helped to popularize the style.
"Good Times" by Ed Solo & Deekline (2003) : This song is considered a classic in the "jump up" sub-genre and helped to popularize the style.
"All That Jazz" by Calibre (2003): This song is considered a classic in the "liquid funk" sub-genre and helped to popularize the style.
"Amen Brother" by The Winstons (1969) : This song's breakbeat is considered one of the most popular drum break of all time and it has been used in many drum and bass tracks.
- Can you continue providing similar examples of early influential drum and bass songs?
Sure, here are a few more examples of early influential drum and bass songs:
"Valley of the Shadows" by Origin Unknown (1992) : This song is considered a classic in the early days of drum and bass, and helped to define the genre's dark, atmospheric sound.
"Vicious Circle" by Omni Trio (1994) : This song is considered a classic in the "intelligent drum and bass" sub-genre and helped to define the atmospheric and complex sound of the genre.
"Trouble" by Ed Rush, Nico & Optical (1998) : Thissong is considered a classic in the "techstep" sub-genre and helped to popularize the style.
"The Nine" by Dillinja (1995): This song is considered a classic in the "hardstep" sub-genre and helped to popularize the style.
"Jazzmin" by Alex Reece (1995): This song is considered a classic in the "intelligent drum and bass" sub-genre and helped to define the jazzy and melodic sound of the genre.
"Inferno" by Photek (1995): Thissong is considered a classic in the "intelligent drum and bass" sub-genre and helped to define the experimental and electronic sound of the genre.
"The Bells" by Photek (1997): Thissong is considered a classic in the "intelligent drum and bass" sub-genre and helped to define the experimental and electronic sound of the genre.
"The Chopper" by Ed Rush & Optical (1998) : Thissong is considered a classic in the "techstep" sub-genre and helped to popularize the style.
"The Age of Love" by Age of Love (1990): This song's breakbeat is considered one of the most popular drum break of all time and it has been used in many drum and bass tracks.
- Will you continue your list of early influential drum and bass songs?
Sure, here are a few more examples of early influential drum and bass songs:
"Jazz is the Teacher, Funk is the Preacher" by DJ Die (1994): This song is considered a classic in the "jazzstep" sub-genre and helped to define the jazzy and funk-influenced sound of the genre.
"Jungle Muffin" by DJ Rap (1991) : This song is considered a classic in the early days of jungle and drum and bass, and helped to popularize the genre.
"Let it Roll" by Fabio (1991) : This song is considered a classic in the early days of jungle and drum and bass, and helped to popularize the genre.
"LK" by Carrillo (1992) : This song is considered a classic in the early days of jungle and drum and bass, and helped to popularize the genre.
"Music" by Hyper On Experience (1992) : This song is considered a classic in the early days of jungle and drum and bass, and helped to popularize the genre.
"The Burial" by Photek (1993) : This song is considered a classic in the early days of drum and bass, and helped to define the genre's experimental and electronic sound.
"The Cranes" by The Future Sound of London (1992) : This song is considered a classic in the early days of jungle and drum and bass, and helped to popularize the genre.
"The Horn Track" by Foul Play (1992) : Thissong is considered a classic in the early days of jungle and drum and bass, and helped to popularize the genre.
"The Pulse" by Photek (1995) : This song is considered a classic in the "intelligent drum and bass" sub-genre and helped to define the experimental and electronic sound of the genre.
- Is there one song that easily defines the drum and bass genre? Maybe one that stands as a prime example? Is there a song that is undeniably drum and bass throughout the world? Even if it is the most popular drum and bass song.
It is difficult to say that there is one song that easily defines the drum and bass genre, as the genre has evolved and encompasses a wide variety of styles and sub-genres. However, there are certainly songs that have had a significant impact on the genre and are widely considered to be classics within drum and bass. Some examples include:
"Timeless" by Goldie (1995): This album is considered a classic in the genre and helped to define the sound of drum and bass in the mid-1990s.
"Valley of the Shadows" by Origin Unknown (1992) : This song is considered a classic in the early days of drum and bass, and helped to define the genre's dark, atmospheric sound.
"Jazz is the Teacher, Funk is the Preacher" by DJ Die (1994) : This song is considered a classic in the "jazzstep" sub-genre and helped to define the jazzy and funk-influenced sound of the genre.
"The Terrorist" by DJ Hype (1992) : This song is one of the most well-known jungle tracks of all time and helped to popularize the genre.
"Horizons" by LTJ Bukem (1995): Thissong is considered a classic in the "intelligent drum and bass" sub-genre and helped to define the atmospheric and jazz-influenced sound of the genre.
- Would you like to add anything in summation?
Drum and Bass is a diverse genre that encompasses a wide variety of sub-genres, each one with its own unique sound and style. It's hard to pick just one song or one artist that defines the genre as a whole, as many songs and artists have contributed to its development over the years. However, there are certainly songs and artists that have had a significant impact on the genre and are widely considered to be classics within drum and bass. The examples I provided are some of the most influential songs and tracks that have helped shape the genre in its early days. The list is not exhaustive and there are many other tracks and artists that have made a significant impact and continue to inspire drum and bass producers and DJs.
- skwiotsmith1
More jungle / dub / jazz than drum&bass but this mix is insanely good.
- skwiotsmith2
Over/Shadow (run by 2 Bad Mice) has been putting out some insanely good releases from folx like Blame, ASC & Sully, just to name a few: https://over-shadow.bandcamp.com…
- The second track on this release is just so good: https://domandroland…skwiotsmith
- I've been playing the shit out of the last Paradox release on there. And that Sully "5ives" track is bonkers.section_014
- +1 to "5ives"skwiotsmith
- stoplying0
Just heard this on an Insta post and hot damn..
- skwiotsmith2
New mix from ASC
https://spatial.auxiliarymusic.c…
01 - BC & Neil Trix - Sixth Sense [Moving Shadow]
02 - Blame - Visions Of Mars [Good Looking Records]
03 - Seba - Valley Of The Moomins [Good Looking Records]
04 - Odyssey - Expressions [720 Degrees]
05 - DJ Crystl - Meditation [Dee Jay Recordings]
06 - Seba & Lo-Tek - So Long [Looking Good Records]
07 - Future Bound - Blue Mist [Timeless Recordings]
08 - JMJ & Flytronix - Set The Tone [Moving Shadow]
09 - Saint Etienne - The Sea (PFM Remix) [Columbia/Heavenly]
10 - Blu Mar Ten - Global Access [Looking Good Records]
11 - Lamb - Gorecki (Global Communication Remix) [Mercury]
12 - Future Engineers - Shattered [Renegade Recordings]
13 - Future Bound - Sorrow [Skanna]
14 - Artemis - Elysian Fields [Good Looking Records]
- prophetone1
- !!!prophetone
- That's not drum n bass, is it?stewart
- not soft serve ice cream varietyprophetone
- This is closer to jungle, IMO...jagara