Description: Oldschool EBM (Electronic Body Music) is a genre that emerged in the early to mid-1980s, characterized by its fusion of electronic music and industrial influences. Here are some key features of oldschool EBM:
**Rhythmic Structure**: Oldschool EBM is known for its driving, danceable beats, often featuring a four-on-the-floor kick drum pattern. The rhythms are typically aggressive and mechanical, designed for the dance floor.
**Synthesized Sounds**: The genre heavily relies on synthesizers and drum machines, creating a cold, futuristic soundscape. Basslines are prominent and often repetitive, adding to the hypnotic quality of the music.
**Vocals**: Vocals in oldschool EBM can range from shouted or spoken phrases to melodic singing. Lyrics often explore themes of technology, body politics, and existentialism, reflecting the industrial and avant-garde influences of the time.
**Production Techniques**: The production style is generally raw and unpolished compared to contemporary electronic music, giving it a gritty, underground feel. This aesthetic is part of its charm and appeal.
**Influences**: Oldschool EBM draws from various genres, including industrial, punk, and electronic dance music. Bands like Front 242, Nitzer Ebb, and DAF (Deutsch Amerikanische Freundschaft) were pioneers in shaping the sound.
**Cultural Context**: The genre emerged during a time of cultural experimentation and technological innovation, often associated with underground clubs and alternative scenes. It has a strong connection to the body and physicality, emphasizing movement and dance.
**Legacy**: Oldschool EBM laid the groundwork for many later electronic genres, influencing styles like industrial techno, aggrotech, and even some aspects of modern electronic music.
In summary, oldschool EBM is marked by its energetic rhythms, synthesized sounds, and thematic depth, making it a significant and enduring part of electronic music history.
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(2006)
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Sturm Café
Der Löwe
(2009)
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Demo 7
(2006)
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Demo 6
(2003)
Sturm Café
Demo 5
(2003)
Sturm Café
Demo 4
(2003)
Sturm Café
Demo 3
(2003)
Sturm Café
Demo 2
(2002)
Sturm Café
Demo 1
(2002)
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Es Geht
(2017)
Stechschritt
Promo
(2012)
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Body Music (Back In Mind)
(2017)
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Stechschritt
Kulturgut Vol. 2
(2017)
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Stechschritt
Kulturgut Vol. 1
(2016)
Stechschritt
Die Neue Jugend
(2014)
Stechschritt
An Die Front
(2013)
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VA
Old School Electrology Volume One
(2011)
Batch ID
Testosterone
(2008)
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Batch ID
Tanz Anarchie
(2009)
Batch ID
Ni Skrämmer Inte Mig
(2012)
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Batch ID
Hårdare Tag
(2015)
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En Dag I Varuhuset
(2014)
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Barbro I Bostadskön
(2014)
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geronimo
carlmcoy, thx, yes of course! geronimo
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HYPNAS
carlmcoy,Thanks for suggesting 1912, it's really excellent!
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admin
HYPNAS, it's not me, it's carlmcoy - his gift, so thanks to
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carlmcoy
gweilojake, this is a VA?? the elusive 8&9 Please
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carlmcoy
Well i will let Admin put Sonic Seducer - Cold Hands
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geronimo
Hi guys; BTHX to all, making contributions !!! helpful
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HYPNAS
Great sound ! Thanks DS !!
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gweilojake
Some of the best classic shogaze out there. Right up there
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gweilojake
carlmcoy, Excellent! Love that compilation....though I am
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carlmcoy
I just sent La Danse Macabre complete disco to admin today.
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