Sounds that define the history of EDM
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 16
  1. #1
    Tech Guru Lambox's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2009
    Location
    Chicago
    Posts
    1,245

    Default Sounds that define the history of EDM

    Since I'm "in between" projects, earlier today I thought it would be cool if I put together a track that sampled (or recreated) some of the biggest sounds that became staples in EDM.

    Maybe you guys have heard mashups where 25 songs are crammed into two minutes. That's not what I'm trying to do. I want to find an elegant way to reference and/or use these sounds.

    I'm looking for things that really are classics, such as
    • The Amen Break
    • The 'Hoover' Sound
    • Acid Synths


    I'm looking for anything that really paved the way for other music. I know you guys can think of more than I can off the top of my head.

    Oh, and if anyone wants to do a mini-collaboration for this, that would be cool.
    LamboxMusic.com
    Newest release: A Pimp's Overture in B-Flat Minor
    Check out my free "Robo Rhythm" EP: Here

    Soundcloud - Facebook - Twitter

  2. #2
    Tech Guru
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Location
    Raleigh NC
    Posts
    985

    Default

    the fresh sample

    jk.

  3. #3
    Tech Guru djproben's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Location
    Hollywood, CA
    Posts
    2,709

    Default

    Roland 808 kick drum and "handclap" sounds.

    some music history trivia: the handclap most likely dates back to the cholera outbreaks of the 15th century, it was a way of letting people know you were infected.

  4. #4
    Tech Guru
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Location
    Raleigh NC
    Posts
    985

    Default

    the dog bark sample! the 606 cowbell (I think it was 606? idk though). and the 90s WHOO!

  5. #5
    Tech Guru
    Join Date
    Nov 2008
    Location
    Canada
    Posts
    2,597

    Default

    i
    FOCKIN WHISTLES BRAH

  6. #6

  7. #7
    Tech Guru Fatlimey's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    Redmond, WA
    Posts
    1,169

    Default

    This sound (0:13 onwards):

    [youtube]2Cnsp06_7Rw[/youtube]

    Is a really short piece of this:

    [youtube]AP_CSQgBPpQ[/youtube]

    P.S. This is still surprisingly effective. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PkD-...eature=related

  8. #8
    DJTT Infectious Moderator photojojo's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2010
    Location
    Sherman, TX
    Posts
    13,925

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Fatlimey View Post
    This sound (0:13 onwards):

    [youtube]2Cnsp06_7Rw[/youtube]

    Is a really short piece of this:

    [youtube]AP_CSQgBPpQ[/youtube]
    Holy crap!! I always felt as if that was a familiar sample, but never knew where from.
    Chris Jennings FHP

    Podcast - Soundcloud - Mixcloud - Beatport Charts - x

  9. #9
    Tech Guru djproben's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Location
    Hollywood, CA
    Posts
    2,709

    Default

    Oh yeah how about the Chicago song where they sample "street sounds twirlin in my mind" (though they change it to "these sounds falling in my mind")...

    James Brown's "whoo yeah!" from Lyn Collins' "Think" is another classic (not to mention the "Funky Drummer" break)

    And this is going back but you probably want "pump up the volume" in there somewhere....

  10. #10
    Tech Guru Lambox's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2009
    Location
    Chicago
    Posts
    1,245

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by djproben View Post
    Roland 808 kick drum and "handclap" sounds.

    some music history trivia: the handclap most likely dates back to the cholera outbreaks of the 15th century, it was a way of letting people know you were infected.
    Quote Originally Posted by sine143 View Post
    the dog bark sample! the 606 cowbell (I think it was 606? idk though). and the 90s WHOO!
    Check and check. Nice call gentlemen. Forgot all about the old school drum machine samples.

    Quote Originally Posted by duerr View Post
    i
    FOCKIN WHISTLES BRAH
    Check!

    Quote Originally Posted by djproben View Post
    Oh yeah how about the Chicago song where they sample "street sounds twirlin in my mind" (though they change it to "these sounds falling in my mind")...

    James Brown's "whoo yeah!" from Lyn Collins' "Think" is another classic (not to mention the "Funky Drummer" break)

    And this is going back but you probably want "pump up the volume" in there somewhere....
    It's weird that you mention that. I was thinking about classic vocal samples to use a few minutes ago. Unfortunately a lot of them are still (over)used today and it might just sound tacky. Actually the whole song will probably sound tacky. But that's kinda what I want to do.
    LamboxMusic.com
    Newest release: A Pimp's Overture in B-Flat Minor
    Check out my free "Robo Rhythm" EP: Here

    Soundcloud - Facebook - Twitter

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •