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| quote: | Originally posted by DJ Intrigue
IMO, there is no "gimmick" and I never really associated naughty behavior with the dirtyness of a track. I could see how you would jump to that conclusion, but I think it is way off.
The "dirtyness" of a track refers to the overall tone and vibe it gives off. To start, tribal house and much of the older Twilo progressive house as well as some tech/deep house sound like this and you really need to properly listen to it to get a sense for what elements comprise this sound. I'm sure what is considered dirty to one person is not to another, so I'll try to break it down from my experience. I'd say that one main characteristic which makes a track dirty is its groove. The percussion and low rumbling bass are crafted in a way that a tight and very danceable foundation is formed. If anything, the gimmick would revolve around the ability to dance rather than being a sexual ass.
Another thing that seems prevalent is the tone. Many of these tracks have sort of a brooding, dark tribal feel which is accentuated by the use of certain synths and pads. I like to think of the synths to be almost industrial and warehouse sounding and that gives some nice substance to the percussion already going on. Vocal effects, reverb, and middle eastern chants/sounds add even more depth and the combination is one that results in a wicked sounding tune. The vocals could be haunting in nature or more of a Deep Dish style affair. Also, the pads and melodies that are present are not the obnoxious in-your-face shit that sounds like something from the early days of Nintendo. They are more layered, subtle, and interlocked than that of other types of dance music. Of course not all the tracks classified as being dirty are completely dark. Some have more of a lighter feeling, such as Tarrentella & Redanka's Instrumental of Datar's track "U". It just depends on the track. Maybe someone else can help me out here because it is kind of hard to explain.
Check out this liveset. It is my personal favorite and definitely gives a representation of what dirty music sounds like.
-Hernan Cattaneo - Live at Mixmasters (June 6, 2002)
Also, check out stuff from Chus & Ceballos, Steve Porter's earlier work/remixes, Lexicon Avenue, and Satoshi Tomiie as well as Steve Lawler, Danny Tenaglia, and Behrouz. |
spot on.
UnWorldly,
I don't know how to describe the difference between the way the genres sound, but I know its dirty when it makes me say "dude this is fuckin' siiiiiiick". You get this evil grooving feeling in you.
Try this tune on for size : Lil Mo' Yin Yang - Reach (Little More Mix). Nothing really crazy but it should give you a hint of the difference.
mmmm.
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Alex English - Tech House Mixes
| quote: | Originally posted by siastyle
Okay iv hurd the Album and lemmi tell you guyz.... Tiesto is gono make it back to the top again with these hits. The thing about it is that hes trying 2 bring a new style tho just like he did with Just be and it worked. they songs areunt TOO HIGHT up. but the vocals acaully are the best thing in 2007. The Track Carpe Noctum is like traffic but it hink he could of prefected the shit ouf it. but generalllyy its an amazing album...oh and Ten Seconds Before Sunrise is like Forever today TIMES 12 |
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