Re: [microsound] Re: Slow House (was: Where in the world?)

["rj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx" <rj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> anybody remember the "New Beat" movement from benelux in the late 80's?  the
> sound came from djs taking old Moroder-styled disco 45s and playing them at
> 33 1/3, then pitching up to +8.  made for some weird bass and clubfooted
> rhythms, and i've always thought that's what set up that area for the whole
> hoover/hardcore thing.

i remember new beat - i had no idea that was what they did though. all sorts of
whirlitzer organ style drum rhythms and sounds...

rj


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