Favortie downtempo artist?

chillhead · 15th February 2004, 10:51

Do you listen to the genre?

If so, who's your favorite artist?

Triton4 · 15th February 2004, 16:21

Haven't heard of this genre yet. I suppose it's kinda like a mix of Jazz and Ambient, right?

chillhead · 15th February 2004, 16:38

More or less, you're correct.

From my website...

Downtempo is a word used to describe a genre of chilled-out beats on an unhurried, deliberate platform of music. Under this broad definition a listener can discover a montage of smooth and fat rhythms based on hip-hop percussion and jazz textures.

Downtempo is usually an instrumental-based formula in the spirit of hip hop and jazz, but also draws from electronica, bossa nova, ambient, dub, latin, reggae and intelligent drum n’ bass compositions. Common forms are deeply dependant on bass lines found in funk, reggae and/or dub. Similar to house and drum and bass musicians, downtempo artists create morphed soundscapes that draw from a long history of musical genres.

For the last 10 years, downtempo has been constantly reinventing itself, regenerating and spawning new and unique variations.

Cylob · 16th February 2004, 15:24

This.....

They have a new album out soon - 'When It Falls'.

Triton4 · 16th February 2004, 15:27

Dude, who's the guitar guy in your avatar?

chillhead · 16th February 2004, 15:51

Cyclob,

I'm playing three tracks off the new album on my program; Passing By, When It Falls and Morning Song. Outstanding tracks!

Last week I received the promo from their UK label, Ultimate Dilemma.

Cylob · 16th February 2004, 16:36

I'm looking forward to it myself chillhead. Zero 7 are flying the flag for UK electronica right now.

Quote:

Originally posted by Triton4
Dude, who's the guitar guy in your avatar?

Six By Seven....

My second-favourite noise-pop band.

Someone once remarked (after seeing them live) 'it's just a load of noise'. I said 'Yes...... and what's your point'?

Triton4 · 16th February 2004, 16:39

Noise-pop? Hmm... another new genre I gotta check out

Cylob · 16th February 2004, 17:13

A great introduction to the genre......

Medicine - Shot Forth Self Living
*
Year - 1992
Genre - Alternative Pop/Rock, Shoegaze, Indie Rock, Dream Pop, Noise Pop

Sorry to derail thread.

Spazz333 · 16th February 2004, 23:44

I think I've heard Medicine before. Didn't they make a song called Time Baby III? I don't have my crow soundtrack near me so I can't really check on that.

Cylob · 17th February 2004, 05:36

They did.

Thanks Spazz, I must get The Crow. I'd forgotten all about it.

lostonline · 18th February 2004, 13:03

Zero 7 are good, am looking forward to hearing the new album. Also up there with Zero 7 are Air (in particular Moon Safari), Blue States and Lemon Jelly.

Cylob · 18th February 2004, 14:29

Now you mention Lemon Jelly I can't resist the temptation to post KY....

"At best, a rich man's Air. At worst, tedious, superfluous, hippy-dippy, overly ironic trash."

I haven't made up my mind yet.

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Cylob Forum Music King (Forum King) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Future Posts: 7,175	A great introduction to the genre...... Medicine - Shot Forth Self Living * Year - 1992 Genre - Alternative Pop/Rock, Shoegaze, Indie Rock, Dream Pop, Noise Pop Sorry to derail thread. Secret Snacker & Accomplished Pen Thief At:

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Cylob Forum Music King (Forum King) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Future Posts: 7,175	They did. Thanks Spazz, I must get The Crow. I'd forgotten all about it. Secret Snacker & Accomplished Pen Thief At:

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Cylob Forum Music King (Forum King) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Future Posts: 7,175	Now you mention Lemon Jelly I can't resist the temptation to post KY.... "At best, a rich man's Air. At worst, tedious, superfluous, hippy-dippy, overly ironic trash." I haven't made up my mind yet. Secret Snacker & Accomplished Pen Thief At:

15th February 2004, 16:21	#2
Triton4 Major Dude Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CA Posts: 1,307	Haven't heard of this genre yet. I suppose it's kinda like a mix of Jazz and Ambient, right?

15th February 2004, 16:38	#3
chillhead Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: California Posts: 4	More or less, you're correct. From my website... Downtempo is a word used to describe a genre of chilled-out beats on an unhurried, deliberate platform of music. Under this broad definition a listener can discover a montage of smooth and fat rhythms based on hip-hop percussion and jazz textures. Downtempo is usually an instrumental-based formula in the spirit of hip hop and jazz, but also draws from electronica, bossa nova, ambient, dub, latin, reggae and intelligent drum n’ bass compositions. Common forms are deeply dependant on bass lines found in funk, reggae and/or dub. Similar to house and drum and bass musicians, downtempo artists create morphed soundscapes that draw from a long history of musical genres. For the last 10 years, downtempo has been constantly reinventing itself, regenerating and spawning new and unique variations.

16th February 2004, 15:27	#5
Triton4 Major Dude Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CA Posts: 1,307	Dude, who's the guitar guy in your avatar?

16th February 2004, 15:51	#6
chillhead Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: California Posts: 4	Cyclob, I'm playing three tracks off the new album on my program; Passing By, When It Falls and Morning Song. Outstanding tracks! Last week I received the promo from their UK label, Ultimate Dilemma.

16th February 2004, 16:39	#8
Triton4 Major Dude Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CA Posts: 1,307	Noise-pop? Hmm... another new genre I gotta check out

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Spazz333 Major Dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Limbo Posts: 1,498	I think I've heard Medicine before. Didn't they make a song called Time Baby III? I don't have my crow soundtrack near me so I can't really check on that.

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lostonline Where am I? (Major Dude) Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Yorkshire, UK Posts: 680	Zero 7 are good, am looking forward to hearing the new album. Also up there with Zero 7 are Air (in particular Moon Safari), Blue States and Lemon Jelly.

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