gamshad@tcs.com (Mohsen Gamshad) writes:
quoted 3 lines presented this summer. There is also an article on "Ambient Jungle"?>presented this summer. There is also an article on "Ambient Jungle"?
>Has anyone seen the article or heard the music described? One artist
>I can remember is Metalheads? Strange! And finally, there is scribbles
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.'
the 'ambient' stuff is a bit harder to describe. metalheads
make slightly darkish hardcore tunes, not your typical speed
overload old school happy hardcore stuff. i wouldn't call it
'ambient' but you might be able to stick the 'intelligent
dance music' tag on it though.
hardcore/breakbeat has really gone through a lot of progression,
and i think it warrants a closer look if you haven't kept up
with it. you might find something you like.
stuff like deep blue, 4 hero, omni trio, etc. is definately
pushing down boundaries.
if you want an easy starting point, i'd suggest the latest lp
by 4 hero, titled 'parallel universe.' it's mad combination of
hardcore, jazz, and yes, ambience. blissed out music with sped
up breakbeats. it is available on cd as well on reinforced records.
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