Atmospheric Drum & Bass: A Manifest

Let's check out the world of Atmospheric Intelligent Drum & Bass, a genre that seamlessly blends rapid breakbeats with ethereal soundscapes, inviting listeners into a realm where the boundaries of electronic music are not just pushed but completely reimagined. In this 20-minute documentary, I explore the roots, evolution, and profound impact of Atmospheric DnB, uncovering the soulful essence that has captivated audiences worldwide.
00:00 Atmospheric DnB - A Statement
03:52 Cinematic Soundscapes & Pads, Chord Progressions
07:00 Deep Bass, 808 Bass lines and variations
09:15 Drums, Breaks
11:45 Atmospheric Drum & Bass vs Liquid Funk
13:00 Arrangement - for the DJ and Listeners, MAYA principle
18:22 Everything around the music - Cover Art and publishing
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[@vanbraxton8422]

This is the type of DnB I've experimented with in 2017 & up, i'm so glad I found your site, keep showing us the way Brother, you are very inspirational.

[@nick.schlobohm]

Super interesting video and AMAZING production quality. You have well and truly earned a new subscriber. Keep it up!

[@moongatestereo]

Great content Marc

[@cidst8]

Great video! I love all sub genres of DnB, but the crazy aggressive, jump up, and liquid styles do seem to flood KZbin. Atmospheric, intelligent, and minimal needs more attention for sure!

[@Keenodnb]

Some great music in this video!!

[@therosskonian2579]

This is an excellent video on this topic. Thank you for this, seems like something I would have to paid for.

[@esbjornakesson3412]

Videos like this one are the gems of YT!

[@observer_music]

I love the resurgence recently, especially the 90's video game inspired ones like pizza hotline

[@Trident_Spinmaster]

An interesting video, thanks for making. Personally I find that the purely atmospheric pad based tracks need to be balanced with tunes that make more use of cool arpeggios & ostinato or some jazzy chords (nothing too complex) as the main features.

[@SyncMotion27]

It's truly remarkable that there are individuals persisting in this unparalleled journey within the "Atmospheric drum and bass" (Intelligent drum and bass) music genre. What I most desire from this genre is a greater diversity of drum variations, as opposed to a singular, repetitive rhythm. However, achieving this with exceptional quality proves to be exceptionally challenging. Where might I have the opportunity to experience your compositions?

[@MarcRenton]

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[@charliesilverman1132]

Check out some Photek's work from the mid-late 90's, his beats were truly astounding.

[@jordan_23CLiQ]

Dig for atmospheric JUNGLE then, - that has what you're looking for. Some (newer) producers to checkoit would be: Artificial Red, IJO, Kloke, Coco Bryce, Law, Thugwidow

[@_P_M_]

Interesting. In US, the closest I got to IDM would have been the Orb. I loved their music, but I couldn't find anything else I thought was nearly as good. Electronic music (outside of Rap) just wasn't very big here. Years later I discovered Jazzanova, through Micatone, who I think are brilliant -although not IDM, I would say they borrowed from it. Can you provide a list or a video for an essential listening guide to this music? There are a lot of compilations out there but they are VERY mixed bags. Good video! Thanks!

[@cidst8]

I started going to raves in 99/2000 and it was all trance and house. I was fine with that, but did wish I could find parties with dj’s spinning DnB. Got into IDM and DnB before going to raves. Aphex Twin, Autechre, Square Pusher, Future Sound of London, Photek, Source Direct, etc…

[@charliesilverman1132]

logical progression: Ltj Bukem on Good looking records. 1996.

[@mantax55]

808th viewer ;)1