where do i start with drum and bass?

[Bob]

i've decided i like drum and bass now, but i dunno what to listen to. what should i start with? i liked this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqGEl1JUUac) (thanks padster) and i bought a pendulum album with an itunes gift certificate i've been meaning to use, and i like most of that so far, too. where do i go now? throw me a bone here

[saz]

producers:

total science
digital & spirit
marcus intalex & st files

djs/live sets:

zinc
bailey
goldie
fabio
grooverider
andy c
hype
lush
marcus
mystical influence

those are just off the top of my head. some of them might be a little dated, as i've been out of the loop for a few years. but i've got a crate of vinyl and i'll check back or pm you with more suggestions or recommendations. old school jungle from 93-96 was pretty sick as well. it might not be that hard to find or download the awol ministry of sound set from '96, featuring randall/darren jay/dr. s. gachet/kenny ken/mickey finn all back-to-back, a classic and very memorable set. avoid jump-up and dark tech-step stuff from 97-99. it was a very cheese and brutal era for dnb.

[Tzar]

i saw andy c live a couple of months ago - was pretty intense but really good. (y)

[Guy Incognito]

timeless - goldie
t power - police state
d cruize - cruize control
Roni Size - anything

ANd if you only ever buy one d&b album get this one, its from about 10 years ago but imo its the blueprint for everything. "Finley's rainbow" is the track.
BLACK SECRET TECHNOLOGY by A GUY CALLED GERALD

[mate_spawn_die]

drum & bass (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xb_ylQ7Xsdw)

[Gareth]

i'd go with sazi.
that pendulum song is (n) tho.

[saz]

cheers mate

yeah that tune is cheese

the build-up is about a minute or so long, but the bass and then amen drop is sick, a classic (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLiZO5M8GXY) (y)

here's (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=8MELC176) a classic marcus intalex/calibre set from about three years back, one of the best i've ever heard from intalex.

[synch]

I was always partial to Photek, the album 'Form and Function' in particular.

Aphrodite was fun as well.

[Baseline]

Klute.
..

[kaiser soze]

I was always partial to Photek, the album 'Form and Function' in particular.

Aphrodite was fun as well.

(y)(y)(y)

Well drum and bass has many faces and sounds, so where to start is really where your taste is

I started with the "intelligent" sound - older moving shadow, LGR and GLR, omni trio, ltj bukem, older dieselboy dj sets, and then onto tech-step - 3d and snuggles), dom and roland, teebee, and the likes.

The sound of dnb is quite diverse beyond my likes, there's jump up, ragga, jazzstep, liquid, neurofunk, and some minimal stuff and extremely chaotic stuff like Amon Tobin and Squarepusher who would have been labeled "illbient", not even sure if that title is thrown around anymore.

[Bob]

thanks for the suggestions everyone; looks like i've got my work cut out for me here

also

drum & bass (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xb_ylQ7Xsdw)

this is pretty cool but i hate everyone in the audience and i can barely even see them

[Gareth]

the build-up is about a minute or so long, but the bass and then amen drop is sick, a classic (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLiZO5M8GXY) (y)

i remember this.
used to be big.

[Guy Incognito]

cheers mate

yeah that tune is cheese

the build-up is about a minute or so long, but the bass and then amen drop is sick, a classic (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLiZO5M8GXY) (y)



that is fucking quality(y)


I think i am a little behind the times but here's some older stuff

RONI SIZE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4n0iUtWEwY)

The best thing Photek ever did (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE33ygLQgKA)

just looked up a few things mentioned on here and found this piece of weirdness (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JU7kS-BE0ZI) - dunno what to make of that.

[AceFace]

i'm not a big D&B fan. i like my stuff more on the disco/electro side. but i did see this vid about the amen break once... and it's pretty interesting.

the vid is boring, but the content isn't. it's kinda long, too. heh. that's what she said.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SaFTm2bcac

[camo]

Search for 'Pandacore' and or 'machinochrist'. It's some really intense industrial drum and bass.

Really Good (y)

[Lex Diamonds]

Don't listen to these dolts, Bob. They're all misguided-ass bitches. Being "dat kid" and on the scene in the LDN I know whut's rilly good, smell me?

These punks are trying to lead you into obscure or niche shit because they think it will make them look cool. Ignore it.

Here is a little beginner's list of ubiquitous songs (you will hear at least 3 of these at any rave):

Ray Keith - Chopper (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrpLjNKv78g) (this is the remix however the original's almost exactly the same)
The Ganja Kru - Super Sharp Shooter (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2KZoWLot0g)
Dillinja ft. MC Skibadee - Twist 'Em Out (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvwO5gNzo44) (personally I prefer the instrumental version without Skibadee but can't find it on YT)
Pendulum - Tarantula (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fY8bHc53qY)
Mickey Finn & Aphrodite - Bad Ass (Remix) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_Xx7vlgSaU)
DJ Hype - Ready Or Not (DnB Remix) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfMtTOEFuwE) (probably my favourite drop ever at about 2:45)
UK Apache & Shy FX - Original Nuttah (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiMnP39O6Og) (CLASSIC)


These tunes are all very accessible and easy to enjoy for someone who knows nothing about DnB. Hopefully you will start with this list and branch into some of the other music by these artists.

And if you can, then I suggest you get the beginner's bible of Drum N Bass classics and hits: Jungle Rewind (http://www.torrentreactor.net/torrents/126883/VA-DnB-Jungle-Rewind-Mixed-by-Shy-FX-2005).

[Guy Incognito]

Don't listen to these dolts, Bob. They're all misguided-ass bitches. Being "dat kid" and on the scene in the LDN I know whut's rilly good, smell me?

These punks are trying to lead you into obscure or niche shit because they think it will make them look cool. Ignore it.


Erm.. not quite sure who you are referring to here but arent you also trying to look cool by being "dat kid" etc.


These tunes are all very accessible and easy to enjoy for someone who knows nothing about DnB. Hopefully you will start with this list and branch into some of the other music by these artists.



Having said that your list of tunes is spot on especially super sharp shooter - forgot all about that one!
Also, remixes are a good way to go as well. I cant find anything on youtube but there are a couple not mentioned here.

Smack My Bitch up - hyper remix - prodigy
breathe and stop - remix - q tip
galvanize (d & b) - chemical brothers

[sercomdj01]

I only see one mention for dillinja so far!

The valve soundsystem!! The only soundsytem built exclusivly to play drum and bass! Check it out! Dillinja is THE best drum and bass dj i seen live

Goldie-timeless is a classic album

DJ Hype is amazing live, really good!

Aphrodite need to be checked out also

Saw andy c and was a little disapointed.

Not STRICTLY D n B but the Scratch Perverts drop alot into there sets and they're are some great mixtapes available.

Pendulums new album is shit though, sounds like muse n' bass. They sold out!

[camo]

hey dude, long time no see!

[sercomdj01]

Hey yeah! Im too lazy to type here! I want to see so much, too much to bother typing. Feel outta the loop now anyway!!!
Hows it going?

[Guy Incognito]

Pendulums new album is shit though, sounds like muse n' bass. They sold out!

I was about to argue with this statement but i didnt realise you werent talkin about hold your colour. I just heard on Radio 1 a track off the new album thats out in uk next month. The track was called "propane nightmares" and the muse comment is spot on. Fuckin awful.

[ericlee]

learn the drums Bob and then drum for me. I'm tired of auditioning nimrods.

And you'll be in a band. You'll get laid, man.

[Kid Presentable]

I've been struggling not to answer this thread with 'near the end'. But I guess not everybody likes Mick Swagger's 'Sweet Thing' either.

[Lex Diamonds]

I've been struggling not to answer this thread with 'near the end'. But I guess not everybody likes Mick Swagger's 'Sweet Thing' either.
Have an open mind. Shit, if someone plays me a bit of good trance, I'll admit it's good trance. That's yet to happen so far, though.

[Guy Incognito]

Have an open mind. Shit, if someone plays me a bit of good trance, I'll admit it's good trance. That's yet to happen so far, though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ct_5jJV80dw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYk6QXknpgg

Ok then mr padster 2 pieces of old school tranceystuff you might or might not like. Trance isnt my favourite style either but some of the older stuff is ok.

[Lex Diamonds]

It's OK, you don't need to try and find some good trance. I was just using trance as an example (because it is all shit).

[Guy Incognito]

It's OK, you don't need to try and find some good trance. I was just using trance as an example (because it is all shit).

thanks for being so open minded

[Lex Diamonds]

No troubles, bubbles.

[Guy Incognito]

just like to point out that i didnt try and find any trance specifically for you padster and that your comment just made think about a couple of tunes that you and others might be interested in.
also you have completely contradicted yourself by telling mr presentable to be open minded then saying all trance is shit.

[Lex Diamonds]

It was a joke. Cool your jets, pimp.

[Guy Incognito]

It was a joke. Cool your jets, pimp.

jokes are funny
that wasnt
my jets are absolutely icebox, cocker.

[Lex Diamonds]

Jokes are not neccesarily ha-ha funny, and have many useful conversational functions, including (but not limited to):

Relieving tension
Testing people's sensibilities
A subtle display of opinion
Annoying people you don't like


OK thanks for reading, see you later!

[Guy Incognito]

Jokes are not neccesarily ha-ha funny, and have many useful conversational functions, including (but not limited to):

Relieving tension
Testing people's sensibilities
A subtle display of opinion
Annoying people you don't like


OK thanks for reading, see you later!

- I would have thought you use more conventional methods to relieve tension

- i am not sensible

- from what i have seen you arent subtle when displaying your opinions but thats not a bad thing

- you dont annoy me ,flower, i enjoy the banter.


Oh and just to get back on topic - heard another track from pendulums new album. even worse than propane nightmares.
Am i right in saying that "hold your colour" is more of an anthology of their previous work?

[Lex Diamonds]

Don't worry mate I'm just pissing about.

Yeah Hold Your Colour is in part made up of songs that had been knocking about for a while, however they remixed some of them to give the album an overall cogent feel. You're right about the new stuff being less than great though... it's pretty shit really.

[Guy Incognito]

Don't worry mate I'm just pissing about.

Yeah Hold Your Colour is in part made up of songs that had been knocking about for a while, however they remixed some of them to give the album an overall cogent feel. You're right about the new stuff being less than great though... it's pretty shit really.

No worries.

Yeah it just feels like they have gotten ideas above their station or summat. Like they think they have to push boundaries or do "innovative" things when all they have to do is more of the same really. Its as though they have forgotten the basics of what made them good in the first place.

HAs anyone heard anything by High contrast, i have heard good and bad things.

[Gareth]

you should probably just go to a local dnb night
i remember when return of forever was big

[icy manipulator]

everyone's pretty much said everything i would've recommended. all i have to add is that should check this out http://www.di.fm/wma/drumandbass.asx

and this (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=H0OkrDVR9Nw) is my favourite pendulum song atm