A beginner’s guide to atmospheric drum 'n' bass. I kick off with some history and context, and then break down one of my tracks.
Pre-order Chronicle - Time + Space EP on Curvature here:
https://chronicle.bandcamp.com/album/time-space
You can also get it in a bundle with the new Eusebeia release here:
https://crvtva.bandcamp.com/album/curvature-bundle-02
I offer online tuition and music production assistance, book your session here:
https://bit.ly/TimCantBooking
Here’s the playlist featuring all the tunes mentioned in the video:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlNuLCZZj8jU20_e7-vg-dBcLA5n49LkA&si=ciRPL_MAhI1e9NHZ
LTJ Bukem on the Kiss jungle show, 26.07.95: https://youtu.be/rJodP6FUP54?si=hz-6KTgV01dgcFJ7
Chronicle - Outer Rings vinyl forthcoming on Okbron, check it out in this mix:
https://youtu.be/KlHko9kyvb8?t=1112
Here’s my Atmospheric Pads sample pack published by Polyend:
https://polyend.com/product/atmospheric-pads/
Check out my liquid DnB music on Spotify:
https://tinyurl.com/dfchzrdz
Check out my latest happy hardcore EP:
https://tinyurl.com/bdz4xmpd
Vibena - Camden Style/Uplifting Ecstasy forthcoming on Remix Records.
Chapter markers:
00:00 Intro
00:20 Chapter 1: Proto-atmo
03:25 Chapter 2: Music
04:48 Chapter 3: The Golden Age
07:37 Chapter 4: Logical Progression
09:14 Chapter 5: Subgenres
12:19 Chapter 6: The 21st Century
15:06 Chapter 7: Revival
16:51 Chapter 8: Atmospheric DnB Kit
18:11 Chapter 9: Track Breakdown
Photo by Alex wong on Unsplash:
https://unsplash.com/photos/worms-eye-view-of-buildings-l5Tzv1alcps