Producers whose tracks have a lot of little elements going on that really reward headphone listening. I don't mean just piling up a massive amount of repetitive layers, though. I'm thinking of guys like:

BT
Hybrid
Autechre
Aphex Twin

Apart from the usual IDM suspects, who are your favorite producers who write tracks that really tickle the ears?

Way Out West. The amount of detail they put in is incredible at times- snatches of music or samples that only crop up once or twice in an entire track and placed at key places. Listen to Domination and the detail in every section of that track is incredible.

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Originally posted by SYSTEM-J Way Out West. The amount of detail they put in is incredible at times- snatches of music or samples that only crop up once or twice in an entire track and placed at key places.

Yeah, I love the way they use samples.

"Placed at key places"? Aii my inelegant repetition! It burns!

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The only one I can think of right now is Trentemöller. His usual dancefloor cuts might not be that much detailed, but listen to 'While The Cold Winter Waiting' or 'Always Something Better (Non-vocal version)' on his album and prepare for some aural sex.

Also, Telefon Tel Aviv, but you said no usual IDM suspects

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I have to agree with Trentemoller. His Last Resort album was far from being dance floor driven, yet when listened to while lying down with cans on you can really get lost in the different textures he bleeds in and out.

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Originally posted by paulandrews 'While The Cold Winter Waiting'

Yeah, great track. The pizzicato part in the middle with all the little stutters and cuts is a great example of what I'm talking about.

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Originally posted by paulandrews The only one I can think of right now is Trentemöller.

Good shout.

Most artists that spring to my mind have already been mentioned, Trentemöller, Hybrid, BT and Aphex Twin.

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you won't like the music itself, that i am pretty sure of...but Pheek uses sounds quite well.

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Originally posted by MrJiveBoJingles Yeah, great track. The pizzicato part in the middle with all the little stutters and cuts is a great example of what I'm talking about.

Exactly. Always reminded me a bit of what BT did on TBU.

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Gonna have to suggest Shpongle here...

Also maybe Luke Chable. Maybe not wuite right in terms of tiny details, but his tracks are sheer ear candy anyways.

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I think Quivver puts a lot of "little stuff" and small changes in his tracks.