Carl Craig - At les

[@niallmanchester]

My wife and my 8-year old son are as hypnotised by this the moment it comes on, as I am. Which makes me a rich man...

[@murstenby2380]

These are words with power my friend.

[@justinwilkinson2721]

Possibly one of the greatest electronic dance tunes of all time

[@piotrcurious1131]

Asked BingAI to break down the structure of at les : "At Les" by Carl Craig is a techno track that was released in 1997 as part of his album More Songs About Food and Revolutionary Art. The track has a complex musical structure that combines electronic and classical elements. Here is a brief analysis of the track: - The track begins with a four-bar intro that establishes the main chord progression of A minor, F major, C major, and G major. The chords are played by a synth pad that creates a warm and atmospheric sound. The tempo is around 120 beats per minute (BPM)². - After the intro, a kick drum enters and plays a steady four-on-the-floor rhythm. The kick drum is accompanied by a hi-hat that plays on every eighth note, creating a driving groove. The kick and hi-hat are the main elements of the drum pattern throughout the track. - At 0:16, a bass line enters and plays a syncopated melody that follows the chord progression. The bass line adds depth and movement to the track. The bass line is played by a synth that has a deep and resonant sound. - At 0:32, a piano enters and plays a melodic motif that consists of four notes: A, C, E, and G. The piano motif repeats every two bars and creates a contrast with the bass line. The piano motif is played by an acoustic piano that has a bright and clear sound. - At 0:48, a string section enters and plays a harmonic layer that supports the chord progression. The strings add richness and emotion to the track. The strings are played by an orchestra that has a lush and organic sound. - At 1:04, a synth lead enters and plays a solo that improvises on the chord progression. The synth lead adds excitement and variation to the track. The synth lead is played by a synth that has a sharp and metallic sound. - At 1:36, the track reaches its first climax, where all the elements are playing together. The track creates a powerful and euphoric sound that blends techno and classical music. - At 2:08, the track enters its first breakdown, where the kick drum, hi-hat, bass line, and synth lead drop out. The track creates a calm and serene sound that focuses on the piano motif and the strings. - At 2:40, the track enters its second build-up, where the kick drum, hi-hat, bass line, and synth lead gradually come back in. The track creates a tense and suspenseful sound that prepares for the second climax. - At 3:12, the track reaches its second climax, where all the elements are playing together again. The track creates a similar sound as the first climax, but with more intensity and energy. - At 3:44, the track enters its second breakdown, where the kick drum, hi-hat, bass line, and synth lead drop out again. The track creates a similar sound as the first breakdown, but with more variation and complexity. - At 4:16, the track enters its third build-up, where the kick drum, hi-hat, bass line, and synth lead gradually come back in again. The track creates a similar sound as the second build-up, but with more anticipation and excitement. - At 4:48, the track reaches its third climax, where all the elements are playing together for the last time. The track creates a similar sound as the second climax, but with more climax and resolution. - At 5:20, the track enters its outro, where the kick drum, hi-hat, bass line, synth lead, piano motif, and strings fade out one by one. The track creates a smooth and gradual sound that ends with silence. I hope this helps you understand the musical structure of "At Les" by Carl Craig. If you want to listen to the track or watch a video of it, you can find some links below: - [Carl Craig - At Les](^5^) - [Carl Craig - At Les (Versus Version)](^1^) - [Carl Craig - At Les (Matt Felix Remix)](^4^) Source: Conversation with Bing, 10/27/2023 (1) Key & BPM for At Les by Carl Craig | Tunebat. tunebat.com/Info/At-Les-Carl-Craig/4LpSsKYVYP9kexF6xdte0Y. (2) Carl Craig - At Les || 1997 - KZbin. kzbin.info/www/bejne/joOnYnZ3oMl_nM0. (3) Carl Craig Premieres ‘At Les,’ Talks Mixing Techno & Classical Music on .... www.billboard.com/music/music-news/carl-craig-at-les-versus-album-interview-2017-7759633/. (4) Carl Craig - At Les: MetaPop Remixes / MetaPop - Essential House. essentialhouse.club/2017/05/carl-craig-les-metapop-remixes-metapop/. (5) Carl Craig - Artists - Insomniac. www.insomniac.com/music/artists/carl-craig/. The chords used by the string section in "At Les" by Carl Craig are mainly triads that follow the chord progression of A minor, F major, C major, and G major. The strings play the root, third, and fifth of each chord, creating a harmonic layer that supports the bass line. The strings also add some variations and embellishments to the chords, such as suspensions, inversions, and passing notes. The bass line in "At Les" by Carl Craig plays a syncopated melody that follows the chord progression of A minor, F major, C major, and G major. The bass line plays the root note of each chord on the first beat of the bar, creating a strong connection with the strings. The bass line also plays some notes that are not part of the chords, such as the seventh, ninth, and eleventh, creating a melodic contrast with the strings. The bass line also adds some rhythmic variations and accents to the melody, such as triplets, staccatos, and slurs. The relationship between the chords used by the string section and the bass line in "At Les" by Carl Craig is one of harmony and tension. The strings and the bass line complement each other by playing the same chord progression, creating a harmonic foundation for the track. The strings and the bass line also contrast each other by playing different notes, rhythms, and sounds, creating a melodic and sonic tension for the track. The strings and the bass line balance each other by creating a dynamic interplay of harmony and tension that makes the track interesting and engaging. Source: Conversation with Bing, 10/27/2023 (1) Carl Craig - At Les Chords - Chordify. chordify.net/chords/carl-craig-songs/at-les-2-chords. (2) Carl Craig - At Les Chords - Chordify. chordify.net/chords/carl-craig-songs/at-les-chords. (3) Carl Craig - At Les Chords - Chordify. chordify.net/chords/at-les-versus-beatless-versions-carl-craig-topic. The bass line in "At Les" by Carl Craig is a syncopated melody that follows the chord progression of A minor, F major, C major, and G major. The bass line plays the root note of each chord on the first beat of the bar, creating a strong connection with the kick drum. The bass line also plays some notes that are not part of the chords, such as the seventh, ninth, and eleventh, creating a melodic contrast with the piano motif and the synth lead. The bass line also adds some rhythmic variations and accents to the melody, such as triplets, staccatos, and slurs. The bass line relates to the rhythm of the track in several ways. First, the bass line creates a groove with the kick drum and the hi-hat by playing on or off the beat. The bass line sometimes plays on the beat, creating a solid and stable sound. The bass line sometimes plays off the beat, creating a syncopated and funky sound. The bass line also sometimes plays in between the beat, creating a swing and shuffle sound. Second, the bass line creates a tension and release with the piano motif and the synth lead by playing different note lengths. The bass line sometimes plays short notes, creating a staccato and crisp sound. The bass line sometimes plays long notes, creating a legato and smooth sound. The bass line also sometimes plays tied notes, creating a slur and gliding sound. Third, the bass line creates a variation and complexity with the string section by playing different note values. The bass line sometimes plays quarter notes, creating a simple and basic sound. The bass line sometimes plays eighth notes, creating a complex and intricate sound. The bass line also sometimes plays triplets, creating a fast and exciting sound. The bass line in "At Les" by Carl Craig is a key element of the track that contributes to its musical structure and sonic texture. The bass line interacts with the other elements of the track by creating harmony and tension, groove and syncopation, tension and release, variation and complexity. The bass line is played by a synth that has a deep and resonant sound that contrasts with the other sounds in the track. The bass line is one of the reasons why "At Les" by Carl Craig is considered a techno masterpiece.

[@NNokia-jz6jb]

Very depth review.

[@piotrcurious1131]

@@NNokia-jz6jb Unfortunately not entirely accurate. There are subtle errors all around the analysis.

[@atarisidequest]

@@piotrcurious1131 Yeah and the date is wrong too. I have a CD released in 1996 with it on there (X-Mix - the electronic storm, mixed by Mr C)

[@koolvankloof]

One of my all time tunes. saved my life .

[@GuidoSeisveld]

This is how perfection sounds...

[@voidrecords1914]

when your heart melts to a piece of music.

[@kelsay101]

This is why God gave us ears.

[@paulcuran]

what a great comment...I'm stealing this mate! cheersď

[@kelsay101]

Be my guest Paul. Use it wisely though : )

[@paulcuran]

No worries mate! Your a gent. ..where are you located? I'm an ex pat from Northern Ireland. ..in San Diego now...been a while since I heard carl..

[@kelsay101]

Ah, San Diego. Lovely place, in the sunshine state. Im over in London UK, the not so sunshine state : / Can't beat a bit of Carl Craig eh? Feel blessed to have grown up alongside the birth of techno, house etc, tunes like this have been the soundtrack to my life.

[@michaeljarvis3342]

Yep likewise mate, we was well and truly spoilt with the material being release during those years..!!

[@germanprogrammers]

Detroit lives on with you, thank you Carl

[@grisuarchenoah]

this sound reminds of some dark autumn days back in the 90s...like a warm blanket to hide your body under...it was such a pleasure to discover this track back in the days...fell in love with it and still am...

[@KettyMar]

grisuarchenoah it’s surprising how feelings can overlap for different people over the same tune. this music brings back my memories of some dark autumn days, too, mid-2010ies, though

[@ralfkohler3671]

Fax!

[@prettycoolPJ]

Best CC track he's ever done, hands down. I remember when this came out. Such memories!

[@gkhan2973]

After all those years it still feels like i am in heaven.

[@markbaldacchino8930]

Carl craig

[@MAYDAY019]

To me, probably Carl's best, when i first heard this it was so beautiful and it still is-long live detroit techno.

[@tom4v52]

I dreamed this track 20 years ago, haven't waken up since... extraordinaire

[@TheClanDad]

The memories. Listening to this on Solid Steel on Kiss FM, with the ninja tunes lads and Mr C. Then at Megatripolis at Heaven...feeling it

[@PaulChapman1bz]

Everything you said

[@juantechno]

Melancholic masterpiece!! Pure High-Tek-Soul 👌🏽

[@sultanbebert]

Ce morceau, pour toujours.

[@gelvanedominusserafim3049]

Me lembro até hoje meados de 1994 quanto ouvi pela primeira vez de boca aberta até hoje.. in ordem to dance R&S.. box maravilhoso..

[@spontanmusikmainz]

This track and all hits newer interpretations from Craig are masterpieces of techno-music

[@danielelston7457]

The best electronic song ever, the best electronic producer ever.

[@stephenalex4345]

This track is other worldly. It'll be relevant in 50 years. It's so moving. Unbelievable techno.

[@asegal4677]

Could well be.

[@benitolazio8193]

That's a big claim , not sure , have you heard Nils Frahm and Braian Eno ?

[@Yorkipud78]

Detroit Techno at it's finest :)

[@LeafRadio]

what a tune. timeless

[@aerphax]

the notes played in the theme is kinda a chopped up delayed version (the effect) of the basic atmosphere of Jean Michel Jarre - Oxygene 4 spiced up with early detroit sound and hypnotic drive. This track is timeless. I know JJM and Carl Craig aren't comparable - it was just some elements I referred to.

[@quantumcube5391]

i think you are right

[@sOuLeR817]

right!!! this track brings me right back there

[@blowbags2008]

More music about food and revolutionary art is such a great album to play all the way through - such a reliable, timeless one... couldn't believe it when I first heard it.

[@asegal4677]

Astonishing album isn't it?

[@constellationyannis]

It's so addictive, it should be illegal.

[@brassmclean5869]

Just discovered an incredible cover of this by the Toshio Matsuura Group on the Spotify list "United Future Organization Opus;" it's done with real instruments by maintains the electronic chill wave!

[@DaveMcGarry]

An absolute classic of 90s Techno. Love it.

[@jardindunepal1493]

YES so great moment!!!!thanks mister craig!!!!!!!!!!

[@spuderito1]

greetings from peru great track james zabiela also played here great sound

[@marcelvandervelden3081]

Timelesss.

[@jeanlozes3991]

Simple thé best

[@javiermartin6424]

Te transporta a otra dimensión. El maestro Craig en esencia pura.

[@R0n1n1973]

Good times :) Really miss the early days of house music.

[@sunmoonworld3466]

Never new this was carl craig ive heard this onn a few things over the years onn things never knew the name love it thanks👍

[@danielelston7457]

The sound of Paradise.

[@djdharma900]

my fav track ever !!!!!!

[@GraveyardDave19]

why is this so amazing, im in love

[@_moya_9093]

Timeless

[@NadiaNikolova966]

Amazing

[@melodiemelo4397]

psychedelic techno sound ❤️

[@bludoudou]

... from space... 🌠🌜✈

[@robertordonez9242]

Beautiful piece

[@djkrptdnb]

Wax Doctor brought me here so many moons ago

[@Alonso-sn4rc]

good intro. love those intruments

[@murielwinnie9046]

Legend🥰

[@benitolazio8193]

Don't rip it to mp3 , buy the release and support the artist!

[@Chpimpas]

Amazing!!!

[@goodygumdr0ps]

This rolling rhythm. Wow

[@matthewmuli487]

Wow, just wow

[@BeneFeat]

Blessing !

[@BenN2323]

CLASSIC !

[@nicktapping6976]

Carl Craig is the nuts

[@aljay303]

Masterpiece

[@fael4432]

I'm listening to this track on slam fm

[@SheffieldHouseLover]

now we talkin'

[@mattwils91]

Mixes amazingly well with Boungaville by Fausto Messina, I have found. Lush track

[@VencaRaw]

audio master art by Carl Craig.

[@PaulChapman1bz]

You lovely people

[@appleman7413]

it's carl craig!!!!!!!!!!

[@jaimerincezloeil1876]

j'adore !

[@TheSweetjohnny1]

@MAYDAY019. Can't do anything but agree m8. absolutely awesome. brings back some grat memories too.

[@djdripfunk]

Yes.

[@robbieroofinsulation]

beautiful, thanks = )

[@HASH1974]

classic!!!

[@cyruspunkrock]

This is Buena Onda !

[@Hfjone-r4b]

Never As Good (Wax Doctor)

[@sovka8394]

this is beautiful wtf. If anybody knows more tracks with sounds like at the intro let me know guys, I’ll be glad

[@MrDavevr]

Orbital there 2nd

[@benitolazio8193]

@@MrDavevr Wax Doctor sampled it on "Never Enough".

[@yevhenmartyniuk8309]

Choice - Acid Eiffel

[@Tipcsi80]

♥♥

[@patsios]

this cannot be happening

[@BenN2323]

classic 100% !!

[@Nightfall4.3]

Man this song is like ketamine

[@stephenalex4345]

Real talk.

[@Dafar303]

EPIC

[@M00Nsh4dow]

♡

[@Dr23rippa]

Absolute tune! Didn't know the producer was a black guy, this is like the roots of Techno!

[@Faktory28]

+Dr23rippa And why wouldn't it be a big black guy? Techno originated from a predominantly african american city and all around scene. Also, not to mention wtf with the racial prejudice.

[@Dr23rippa]

You came with the big black guy so wtf is on you!

[@OrionB1498]

Ever heard of Kraftwerk? There's your answer.

[@sonicultura]

Well Kraftwerk could never dance... That's the difference from synth to black Detroit Techno. They gave soul to the electronic music! ;)

[@hannahf6823]

Uh yeah it’s like the “roots” of techno... Carl Craig kicked it with the like sod Juan Atkins and Derrick May..

[@DJLORDYASIN42]

WORD!!!!!

[@BKJ-88]

@ThumbsUpIn2011 You're kidding?

[@jfecapewell]

Agreed

[@spin-orbitdennis2764]

Vous avez une idée des synthés ? Prophe, Roland, autre ?

[@marcchagall8211]

In order to dance..

[@Chkhitoooo]

0:16 where is that sound sampled from?! If I can't remember I won't get any sleep tonight.....

[@hazzardousuk]

no samples there except drums

[@attilasebestyen3039]

pure genius .....stil the best....

[@soulmembrane8028]

Atesz a zseniális.

[@TehX97Spartan]

This sounds like some kind of elevator music. I like it.

[@geezerbutler4582]

TehX97Spartan Get on down

[@rubyemanuel9902]

what happened to him he stopped making music

[@boogietronix]

He hasn't... infine-rec.bandcamp.com/album/versus

[@bareminimumbrother3980]

Wax doctor, never as good.

[@kurtsamuel3883]

Sample like alien movie proper track

[@elisagobbo3265]

Colto, colto, colto, etc...

[@atkinsforever]

you is crazy !

[@rimaillej4637]

🙏😍🤩😵‍💫

[@rimaillej4637]

🪐 🪐 🪐

[@anomalie3034]

Fabelhaft gschmeidigi Nummere

[@BatSESsz.TheCister]

Dead Can Dance was first

[@soulsearch13]

First to do what?

[@johnbrock7528]

Arguably t the 1st ever Drum and Bass track ?

[@geezerbutler4582]

‘Bug in a bass bin’ speeded up?

[@djalteredego]

check christian smith remix

[@soulmembrane8028]

amnazye

[@lucaevangelistadj]

Who the hell is David Guetta?!?

[@justinthomas3203]

Luca Evangelista who fucking cares?

[@daniel1tsvik]

a stain in modern music

[@rjwillis1978]

Fuck David Guetta MUG

[@BlackBerri83]

Who?

[@fulvios5021]

St germain style

[@midnightdreamss]

That was a troll you know

[@larainebrassington5208]

ltj bukkem started this about 20 yrs ago, I call it whale music for humans….

[@thomashardy8089]

This surpasses, anything danny Bukkem has made.

[@500model]

Way way before bukem

[@ChristianRose47]

Ξsprit ιονξ

[@YaGaylDunGetIt]

What genre of music is this specifically and any other tracks like this? Sounds a bit like tech house in a way but too sure

[@qim0nmgn]

if you want to put into a genre i think you should put it in the very comprehensive techno genre, for me this fits right in with classics like Kenny Larkin - Chasers, UR - The Jaguar, Oxia - Domino, Jeff Mills - The Bells all great melodic tracks

[@mrtibbs8335]

WOLFEY this is techno. Black American music. Tech house is a term used by people who stole this music from them. Like EDM etc.

[@dylerturden4386]

its detroit techno.

[@galekos]

I fuckin hate this fuckin question! Fuck genres!!! Its GOOD FUCKIN MUSIC

[@YaGaylDunGetIt]

galekos I was only asking in hope to find a similar song / style of music, as it sounded very different from previous Tech tunes I have heard before.

[@blamasterk]

sexual

[@markus808808]

bi-sexual ?