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"Little" sounds that add a lot

I find that sometimes that a track will be enhanced a lot for me by a sound or element that isn't necessarily a big, central part of the track. It might not be one of the "main" sounds but for some reason it adds a bunch to my enjoyment of the track. One of my favorite examples is the high offbeat sound that comes in around 3:45 in Paragliders - "Change Me":

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

Also love when it comes back in at 5:37 after being absent for a while.

You ever notice this kind of thing with any of your favorite tracks?

One that comes to mind, being I just woke up like 15 minutes ago.

From the video edit of "Blu mar ten - believe" there is a tiny vocal clip that imo really, really adds a lot to the piece, I love it.

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Originally posted by Vector A I find that sometimes that a track will be enhanced a lot for me by a sound or element that isn't necessarily a big, central part of the track. It might not be one of the "main" sounds but for some reason it adds a bunch to my enjoyment of the track. ... You ever notice this kind of thing with any of your favorite tracks?

Yes. Most of the tracks I consider my favourites contain certain "side elements" which contribute a vital part to the listining experience. I sometimes enjoy these sounds even mor than the main medlodic element of the track.

It is these little touches that convince me I could never be a musician, because I invariably would never think of them and have no idea why they work so well.

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Originally posted by Salegon Yes. Most of the tracks I consider my favourites contain certain "side elements" which contribute a vital part to the listining experience. I sometimes enjoy these sounds even mor than the main medlodic element of the track.

+1

The smallest nuances can be the most memorable in a track. I'm not sure what triggers that in the brain, because I agree it can be the best part.

something as pedantic as a proper clap and sweeping hat can make a dance floor messier than Auschwitz. Baselines don't make the hips shake. Stomping feet are for amateurs.

There's something about the quick little laser shot sounds in this recording that give it a huge momentum boost. Element first appears at the 1:38 marker.

love that track Mark. Big fan of depeche mode in general, my older brother was a basically a "superfan", but not crazy. And I very much like the sounds used in that track as well. They're gear heads, and it shows. The laser is only the first envelope of the sound, there is a sound trailing thats part of it(seems like).

i'd give you props if youtube wasn't forbidden because you have no hair

excellent thread. I really had to think about my choice.

the scratching and "hit it" around 5:50 does it for me.

"ERMG SHONDROID IS ****** BECUZ HE LEIK DEADMAU5"

There, I've finished your sentence for you



The sailing guitar sound 50 seconds in and the strings trill at 3:10. I fucking love this entire track though.

Stoneface & Terminal - Venus comes to mind.

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Originally posted by SYSTEM-J It is these little touches that convince me I could never be a musician, because I invariably would never think of them and have no idea why they work so well.

Ironically, that's exactly what drove my interest for music writing and production; I wanted to know how all those bleeps and bloops got made.

Another one is the crunchy distorted synth beep that hits on alternate snares in Sasha - "Baja." It really "makes" the percussion loop for me:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9F4ZmrhSxw (sound starts around 6:00)

The sound is originally from Autechre - "Cipater": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHsaqUr_33Y

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Originally posted by MSZ love that track Mark. Big fan of depeche mode in general, my older brother was a basically a "superfan", but not crazy. And I very much like the sounds used in that track as well. They're gear heads, and it shows. The laser is only the first envelope of the sound, there is a sound trailing thats part of it(seems like).

Yes I agree. You can hear that the bassline was done with old school gear. Also yea that laser sound is also followed by the other sound that is sort of an answer for the laser's call. Its all one sound like you said.

Yeah its give the track an identity and I find that little sample can separate the track in particular away from the other similar sounding track flying around at the time. It give you something to look forward to in the track too.

Jimpy - Feeling Good (Part I) ,there is that sound

I always liked single metallic "pings" with a lot of reverb on them near the end of a bar. Hear it often used in dance friendly electronic sub genre's, mostly in tracks going for a dark vibe. I'm all about it.

you like to find music 7 years later

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Originally posted by Dykes_on_Jay you like to find music 7 years later

New for me = new :P

That's also why if I were ever given the chance to play a 3 or 4 hour set for a proper well-engaged dancefloor I would completely murder it. My arsenal is deep and full of 5 star tracks.

And the entire concept of crate digging is born out of tracking down old tunes to use in new sets. The dj's that insist on playing all new tracks in their set usually sound pigeon holed and pretty much fucking boring. I'm perfectly okay with talking about music that is new for me because there's a good chance someone else out there also has not heard it.

Digweed adds a laser sound to Popnoname - On the Run in his Transitions CD release from 2006. It hits every 16 beats in the beginning of the track, which for me, really helps give the track more pace.

The track is full of these little sounds.

cass & slide - opera

The trumpet sample that kicks in for a brief moment at around 0:53 in You by Andrew Bayer. Not sure what it is about it that works for me, it just does.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUE3MqsGadg

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piano at 2:52 is boss

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