Description: Rhythmic noise is a genre of electronic music that blends elements of industrial, noise, and rhythmic structures. It emerged in the 1990s and is characterized by its aggressive soundscapes and driving beats. Here are some key features of rhythmic noise:
**Sound Design**: Rhythmic noise often incorporates harsh, distorted sounds, including feedback, static, and various forms of noise. This creates a gritty and abrasive auditory experience.
**Rhythm**: Unlike traditional dance music, rhythmic noise focuses on complex, often irregular rhythms. The beats can be mechanical and repetitive, providing a foundation for the chaotic sound layers.
**Influences**: The genre draws from industrial music, power electronics, and experimental sound art. Artists often experiment with unconventional sound sources and techniques to create their tracks.
**Atmosphere**: Rhythmic noise tends to evoke a dark, dystopian atmosphere. The use of dissonant tones and jarring textures can create an unsettling yet compelling listening experience.
**Performance**: Live performances often emphasize the physicality of the music, with artists using hardware and software to manipulate sounds in real-time. The visual aspect is also important, often featuring intense lighting and visual projections.
**Subgenres**: Within rhythmic noise, there are various substyles, including power noise, which leans more heavily on aggressive rhythms, and ambient noise, which incorporates more atmospheric elements.
**Cultural Context**: The genre is often associated with underground scenes and alternative subcultures, appealing to listeners who appreciate experimental and avant-garde music.
Overall, rhythmic noise is a unique and challenging genre that pushes the boundaries of conventional music, inviting listeners to explore its intense and immersive soundscapes.
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harpagon21
Admin tendria este album por favor
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harpagon21
Nice
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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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