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The Drum & Bass Thread (formally Drum 'n' Bass is dead?)
Posted on: 19.08.2008 by Random X
Every now and than, a musical genres foremost poet or pioneer will come forth claiming the style is dead.

We've already seen it in punk, hip hop, metal, rock and opera already.

Stupidest thing even, that this seems to be some kind of "retro- cycle" that passes along every decade.

With the coming of styles like dubstep amongst others, purists are really keen on claiming that these styles are no derative or subgenre of our beloved DnB.
Better yet, they utter the words "DnB is dead!"

If your own creative impulses can't cope with a style any longer, why claim it is dead in the first place? Couldn't it just evolve into other (sub)styles?
No, kill your idols instead!
There seems to be no better way to start something new, than completely destroy any relations with the past.

How can a genre with high BPM rates be dead, while comparing it to the ever so low BPM rates of the ever so vivid dubstep?
Ofcourse, BPM rates are not a factor in this case, but people listening and enjoying DnB are.
There are still heaps and heaps of bass-heads still jumping their shoes to the sounds of d&b pioneers as Krush, Bukem, Dom & Roland and all others still producing.

Agreed that the old spirit needs to be revived. Still, it's no reason to don the old lass after that much joy she has given us.

Drum and Bass is dead? It seems ever so vibrant as it was in 1996!
Leeanna Ayla
05.07.2010
Originally Posted by ctrld
the only thing I have to say is: drum'n bass is very much alive
As the thread with the single most replies on DJTT I would have to say you sir are correct.

Random X
05.07.2010
Originally Posted by ctrld
yeah, I'm still kinda high on the impressions... the only sad thing is I totally forgot to put a camera in someone's hand - way too busy
No worries man, your own memories are the greatest, no cam can ever come close.
sinior cliff
05.07.2010
Originally Posted by Citizen_Insane
I can imagine it would have... hell, I just wanna go to a Drum & Bass evening cause it's my favourite music (sad I haven't been to one yet), but those are few and far between in the great white north. I believe Chase & Status are playing (or played) in Toronto sometime this summer... but it's Chase & Status... much rather see the likes of Audio or Tech Itch lol.

P.S. 100th Post, WOOHOO!
My boy Saigon lives up in Toronto and plays out regularly. Come to believe of it, there's a party on 10 July called 50/50 at the Basement Nightclub. If you go, say hi to Saigon from Damien


05.07.2010
Originally Posted by Tekki
Excellent bro', loving it!
yeah, I'm still kinda high on the impressions... the only sad thing is I totally forgot to put a camera in someone's hand - way too busy
Random X
05.07.2010
Excellent bro', loving it!

05.07.2010
ontopic... this saturday we threw a half-legal dnb party, the place was unexpectedly packed and it was at least 40
Marguerite Salsedo
05.07.2010
I can imagine it would have... hell, I just wanna go to a Drum & Bass evening cause it's my favourite music (sad I haven't been to one yet), but those are few and far between in the great white north. I believe Chase & Status are playing (or played) in Toronto sometime this summer... but it's Chase & Status... much rather see the likes of Audio or Tech Itch lol.

P.S. 100th Post, WOOHOO!
sinior cliff
05.07.2010
Gein's performance blew me away. The caliber of DJing from all the acts was superb. Absolutely honored to have been a part of that evening
Marguerite Salsedo
02.07.2010
@Damien: Gein are freaking awesome!!!
@Ammunition: Ed Rush & Optical live? Jealous.
Random X
02.07.2010
Wow this is just awesome!
Ranee Boome
02.07.2010



Going down tomorrow in Ft. Laudy for any of you local heads!
Marshall Aby
01.07.2010
Don't let Superman know d&b is dead
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfM7NTJg6X0
Adolf Hit
01.07.2010
Whos this Tronick guy all up in my name ?
Mean line up bro, would love to see 6Blocc!
sinior cliff
01.07.2010
oi! Since there's no official promo board, i figure i'd pop this flyer here If you're in the LA area this weekend, hit it up Probably the largest system I've ever played on

Ranee Boome
30.06.2010
Yup, most def will man, will be focusing more on actual munitions, Guns / Tanks / Grenades / Bullets / etc.

Adolf Hit
30.06.2010
Sweet keep us posted on the next design of T-Shirt would be keen for something a bit more toned down!
Leeanna Ayla
30.06.2010
Originally Posted by ctrld
aw hell no! as long as I'm breathin' it ain't!

minimal, on the other hand, is dead. it was stillborn in the first place
Gotta have something for the freak shows!!

30.06.2010
Originally Posted by Tekki
Drum and Bass is dead?
aw hell no! as long as I'm breathin' it ain't!

minimal, on the other hand, is dead. it was stillborn in the first place
Ranee Boome
30.06.2010
That's fine man, not expecting to please everyone, as everybody has their preference. Our next one's gonna be much more toned down though.

It's funny that you say "not generic teenage obsessions" though, b/c we just sold a few of these shirts to a band, and those dudes are like over 50. They're like an old 80's big hair style band, but they loved em, lol
Virginia Ortiz
30.06.2010
Originally Posted by AmmunitionRecs
i'm sorry, do not like. you're selling music, not generic teenage obsessions
Ranee Boome
29.06.2010
Bigup BentoSan
Xavier Emanuels
29.06.2010
Sweet, ill pick one up when i got some $$ to show some <3
Ranee Boome
28.06.2010
Haha, that you did sir!

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Random X
28.06.2010
Hey... I had the last post.
Ranee Boome
28.06.2010
Can't believe you guys are letting this thread die! Haha, last reply on the 19th, I'm let down! =P


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As always, bigup for the support DJTT! Hope you guys / gals enjoy
Random X
19.06.2010
Sorry for that.

But the mp3 & tracklist will be available for download.
Adolf Hit
18.06.2010
Gah missed it again!
Random X
18.06.2010
Thanks bro', glad you enjoyed it!
Leeanna Ayla
18.06.2010
Was good while I was there.
Random X
18.06.2010
The set is done!
Random X
18.06.2010
Dannyboy is mixing a nice set @ http://restricted.ome-les.com

STill has short time left, join in while you can.
Xavier Emanuels
16.06.2010
Congrats !
Ranee Boome
16.06.2010
Bigup BentoSan! Release just made Beatport's "Top 10 Must Hear Dnb Tracks" for week 25, and currently number 7 on Juno's Top 50 Charts
Xavier Emanuels
16.06.2010
@Ammo - gotta grab me a copy of that !
Marguerite Salsedo
15.06.2010
Wow, checked out both the Sunchase remix and the original of that Black Hawk Down tune and I must say I dig em both, really good sound. Good stuff MiL0!

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Arcelia Siebeneck
15.06.2010
hehe - bigups to Sunchase... you can check the remix he did of an older tune of mine, "Black Hawk Down VIP" here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80lceTT_clU
Ranee Boome
14.06.2010
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*Copy + Paste Link in Some browsers* -
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Buy Now @ DogsOnAcid
Buy Now @ TrackItDown
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11.06.2010
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Tianna Laguerre
11.06.2010
sunchase has a whole new album ??? now that's a news to me

i am gonna check it out, right now.
Gilda Bousfield
11.06.2010
Originally Posted by Kupujte_Pytle
it's no news, but are you as blown away by Netsky's album as I am?

'slike this track has summer all over it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHFr-z4b6PY
I have to say not really, I bought some of the tracks but didn't believe the album as a whole was great. The Sunchase album was much better.

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