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Mon, 19 Apr 1999 09:00:51 -0700 (PDT)
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(idm) Guitars in techno (was Re: Carl Craig)
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Che wrote:
quoted 1 line Guitar & Techno just don't mix> Guitar & Techno just don't mix
My mileage varies. Cybotron - "Techno City" (1984) IMO defines the original spirit of techno: moody, synthetic, thematic dance music with extended instrumental passages and soulful yet otherworldly vocals. It quite prominently uses guitar.. not exceptionally well, but without it the song would have a completely different feel. Other examples out there? I can think of a couple of techno tracks that use acoustic guitar loops to great effect. -M.