Ryan G. Pals writes:
quoted 12 lines although i am not claiming to be an expert on the subject,>
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> although i am not claiming to be an expert on the subject,
> the review is way off. 'ambient jungle' does not exist.
> jungle is hardcore/breakbeat with dance hall, reggae, patois,
> etc. influences. the sound could hardly be described as
> 'ambient.' i don't think it would appeal to the 'idm' crowd
> at all, as it not only has the despised 'chipmunk vocals' but
> adds 'cookie monster vocals' as well (i myself love it).
> jungle is used improperly as a blanket term. it would be as if
> i said everything discussed on this list was 'trance.'
>
I tend to call JUNGLE the stuff with dancehall, raggae, etc influences
and with the 'cookie monster vocals,' and the beats are usually fewer,
like 1 or 2 in each measure... more laid back...
And I call HARDCORE (breakbeat) the stuff with 'chipmunk vocals' and
more of a techno edge, and beats are several within a measure, so the
speed (155-165 bpm) is emphasized...it's harder...intense...thus hardcore.
But, what's in a name?
Anyhow, breakbeat is indeed very intelligent in the percussion programming
department.
-djkc