Posts by lj

new video/track:
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This one's funky enough to be in this section imho.

Just re-read everything; this is one of my favorite threads on here.

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I didn't know Don Ray before, but in the meantime I came across him again on a Cerrone mix … turned out this song (like the rest of that album) was even written and produced by Cerrone! I can really recommend this album (Don Ray - Garden of Love), but "Standing in the Rain" is the standout track of it - wonderful!

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Don't Fess.

haha … I was thinking of something else though.
Hint for you, bhose: It's from Detroit and I am pretty sure you think it's a horrible tune.

complete the following:

1. star raid
2. monster beat
3. ?

(just because I saw those 2 threads about monster beat and star raid and couldn't resist.

haha, thanks!

here are some pics of the machines:

For some time now, I have been experimenting with modular synths. Along the way, I have started posting videos which more & more turned into real songs. 5 of those have been re-arranged, remixed and mastered into my album "Going Modular" which is available for free on bandcamp:

http://clausmartin.bandcamp.com

Feel free to also visit my facebook page where I'll post updates, infos, free tracks, live pics and videos:

https://www.facebook.com/clausmartinmusic

Quote from jemie;68351

the handclap sound ?

yes, the handclaps and the hihats sound like an 808.

i always thought that back then it wasn't possible to synchronize different drum machines, so how could they mix an 808 with other drum sounds?

Quote from jemie;68311

yep

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzsdza2iyvE

where's the 808?

this might not be the earliest use, but it completely caught me by surprise! if you know any other hidden gems from before planet rock, please share!

anyway, i just rewatched the movie outland from 1981 … pretty good space western starring sean connery. in one of the scenes, there's a dark electronic disco track … almost proto-techno, with a big 808 sound:

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Wow … so right down to the lead melody and the beats, it is a copy of Planet Rock! I never thought of it that way.

Some editing & proofreading would have been nice, but the content is very interesting!

thanks!

Quote from Nanomorph;68090

Honestly; who cares

I care, that's why I asked.

So, no specific information available?

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http://www.discogs.com/artist/…riting-Arrangement&q=&p=1

well, for numbers it says "music by schneider, bartos, hutter" … how do you know it's completely his song?

Quote from alavux;68078

numbers is completly his song , and alot from radioactivty and man machine album

source?

I thought he was more involved in the later albums .. computerworld and electric cafe?.

A question I have always asked myself: What was Bartos' contribution to Kraftwerk? Are there any specific songs he wrote? I know that he has writing credits on some albums, but does anyone know more details?

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What kind of magazin is this? General Music mag?
Maybe you should send them some feedback about the article.

I already have, and I also referred them to electroempire.com.

Beat is mainly about music production ... focused on popular electronic styles. Think of it as the German equivalent of Future Music, Computer Music or Sound On Sound. It has a huge print run, but the editorial quality is quite bad.

Update: This is the most confused thing I read in a long time.

They don't even care to explain (let alone define) what they mean when they write about "Electro". This means that they are simultaneously using "Electro" for ALL of its meanings:
- meaning "electronic music" in general
- meaning "electro" as in Planet Rock, and influenced by certain Kraftwerk tunes
- meaning "electro" as ALL the genres that are called electro today, as electro-clash, electro house

And that is why Daft Punk, David Guetta, Benny Benassi, Fisherspooner and La Roux are right next to Kraftwerk and Afrika Bambaataa.
Any attempt to look at stylistic differences? Nope.
Any attempt to trace historic genealogies, relations and different evolutions? Nope.
It's all one confused mess.

Oh, and as a representative of "New Electro", they interview a guy called Solar One Music who I have never heard of.

Had to post it cause this is the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen.

The German Beat magazine's current issue has a big "Electro" special … mainly focused on "New Electro" (whatever that is supposed to mean). Among the essential Electro "classics", they enlist Kraftwerk right next to David Guetta and La Roux.

http://www.maclife.de/beat-042013

I will actually buy the issue next week cause I have a long train ride coming up … will post more horror then.

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think I'd prefer the old setup.