Fakku's Unofficial Techno Thread

So what would you say is a suitable post? Because I still want to post videos of songs that I enjoy, I mean sharing is caring after all.

Start a discussion when you post a video, compare bands or generations of metal vs another, discuss visual effect or who you believe has the best stage production/presence. It's really not hard to start a debate, and as long as one person is willing to offer up and opposing view it can create something amazing.

So, just to start something of here, what would you say is the best genre inside Electronic music? If you have any interest in Electronic music, that is.

I would have to say that mine would be Dubstep. Even if it has a lot of negative comments pointed towards it, it can still be unique in every song. Sure it's all "wubwub" but every song is, most of the time, unique with own sounds and new ways of using them. It's not likely that you find a song that sounds exactly like another song.

Next to Dubstep would be Hardstyle, while that genre can be mostly boiled down to "untz untz untz untz", there are still some artists that goes out of their way to make that one song of theirs, extra special. It's the artists that does those things that I have respect for and they are the ones that makes Hardstyle one of the genres I enjoy most.


This is an open question, people, feel free to quote and speak your mind about it.

I don't know much about electronic music, but I'm sure others here probably have an opinion of their own or an opinion of your opinion.

One of my favorite genres is House, I love how it is so "DJ Friendly", House music very is easy to mix.

Another favorite is Hardstyle/Hardcore, It's a little harder to mix, But I love the sounds they use, Hardstyle/Hardcore to an untrained ear can just be "untz untz untz", But if a good DJ is on stage, It can be magic... MAGIC!


I can listen to any type of music, I just have favorites... I also love me some dubstep.



Edit - Yoshii... You find the best avatars.

Cruz found it and posted it on my poll thread.

OT: I like listening to Drum n' Bass (DnB) because it can pretty chill, like this song called Time Bomb, or it can more like this song by Pendulum called Witchcraft. A lot of people have been producing music that mixes dubstep and DnB together, which is how I got into DnB.

Anyone else think the Top 100 DJ list is bullshit?

Good to see Armin is #1 again.

I am glad Armin got number one back; fuckin' god of a DJ. Yeah, Top 100 is bullshit now.

Tiesto is #2... It's opinion is meaningless.

Let me guess, Tha Playah is number #99?

Edit - Daft punk... Number #44... [size=8]Are you fucking kidding me?[/h]

2nd edit - Da Tweekaz; Number #99, *My face*.

The list is now null, just because of this.

Also, I just got back to listening to some good ol' Pendulum, what do you guys think about them?


Video drop:

Pendulum - Hold Your Colour

Pendulum - Showdown

Pendulum - Tarantula

Pendulum - Slam

Pendulum - Propane Nightmares

I've been listening to these tracks alot lately, I'm trying to mix them so they seamlessly transition, It's a little harder said then done.

Headhunterz & Wildstylez vs. Noisecontrollers - Tonight (Amazing)


Josh & Wesz - Let's Get Dirty Full


Josh and Wesz - Oblivion

So, anyone in here an avid Hardstyle listener? Cuz I just got back to some of the old Showtek and Project One, also found some Technoboy in there. When do you think Hardstyle was the best, now or back in 2010 and earlier?

The usual video drop:

Showtek - World Is Mine

DJ Phil TY - A Kay A

SMD - Just Like You

Showtek - We Speak Music

Showtek - Breakbeat Junkie

That is such an easy song to mix with, Play "Universal language" First And right before he says "Huh! Yeah", Spank that crossfader over to Showtek as soon as she says "We speak music".
I don't have my turntable on me, But Audiacity works fine enough.


Updated - Soundcloud <--- Fixed

I actually did something similar.

Don't mind the first songs sound quality, no idea why it was so bad.

(Soundcloud couldn't find your file)

So, I just made a new Hardstyle mix, You can listen to it if you want, and if anyone has any comments on it, please tell me.
What I'd like to know is if the transitions between songs is smooth, and if you enjoyed it or not.

SoundCloud.com

I'm not liking the transitions myself, but I'd like some outside feed back.
Track List

This thread needs more Knife Party.

I dunno if this is already posted or what. Here's my share, for watching a handful of youtube vids:

New Helblinde ft. Dantalion. 1 hour long mix.

http://soundcloud.com/allkore-riot-show/helblinde-dantalion

The "wubwub" itself just sounds unpleasant to me, like a bunch of fart sounds. In my opinion, it just ruins what would have otherwise been an excellent song. And Hardstyle feels like it's for dancing, something that's about the exact opposite of what I'm doing when listening to electro, that is, sitting in my chair and relaxing. My favorite genre would have to be House because there's always this strand that transforms throughout the song but still never really changes. It's like listening to a rainbow for the price of one color.

Also how is Daft Punk #44, is it just because they're not as active or attention-whoring? This almost makes me cry, for real.

Can we include Nightcore as a genre?

And Armin Van Buuren remixing one of my favorite songs Human by The Killers, I never knew such beauty could exist.

@Medzy, I don't particularly enjoy hardstyle, so I'll just comment on the transitions. For the first transition, I think if you just went straight to the guitar part in "Letz Rock", it would've sounded smoother. To keep hold of that hardstyle sound, you could then maybe shorten that part. The second transition is really good. The third transition is also really good.

So I've looked through the thread, and there's no Brainkicker to be found. My first hardstyle song that I actually liked is from him. After finding out about him, I listen to more songs from him. Showtek is my other favourite hardstyle composer but the songs are already posted. Other than that, I know nothing more about any other hardstyle groups or other techno songs. Here are some songs from Brainkicker.

Brainkicker - F.M.W.

Brainkicker - Metal Licker

Brainkicker vs. Bass Modulator - Ring That Shit

Brainkicker - That's My Name

Brainkicker vs. Radial Playerz - Hustlers


I would like to add an additional song which is a glitch from The Glitch Mob. I got this song after hearing it from the new GI Joe trailer.

The Glitch Mob - Seven Nation Army Remix