Minimal Techno

[puff_not_snuff]

For those who might of clicked on this thread out of mere boredom and might be of the mind that techno is just one sort of hyper dance music, as I once was, here are some tracks from two of my absolute favorite artists working in the sub genera of minimal techno / loops music. If on the other hand you are already into such music please share some of your favorite tracks and artists.

The Field:

Wolfgang Voigt's GAS:

 

[midwestpipesmoker70]

Anything by Infected Mushroom. I haven't mastered adding video links or pictures here.

 

[Peter Turbo]

Nice I’m a technophile as well. I also love Trance and Drum&Bass. Theyre the genres of music I listen to the most. Stuff from the late 90's and through to 2010 is really my jam. Ferry Corsten, omg.

 

[kg.legat0]

Autechre's album "Amber" is a favorite

 

[BarrelProof]

Autechre's album "Amber" is a favorite

One of my favorite songs ever.

 

[BarrelProof]

For those who might of clicked on this thread out of mere boredom and might be of the mind that techno is just one sort of hyper dance music, as I once was, here are some tracks from two of my absolute favorite artists working in the sub genera of minimal techno / loops music. If on the other hand you are already into such music please share some of your favorite tracks and artists.

The Field:

Wolfgang Voigt's GAS:

Check out anything from the label A Strangely Isolated Place.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

I’m rather new to the genre, and not exactly sure what these differences are. But, I kinda think of those you posted as ambient.
I git turned on to electronica by watching the intro tot he series “The New Pope” on HBO. Sofi Tukker has made many different songs for movies, series, and I even hear them on most commercial s now. I really like their tunes and lyrics.
It isn’t exactly the same genre as yours, but…

 

[puff_not_snuff]

Anything by Infected Mushroom. I haven't mastered adding video links or pictures here.

Well... they are psy-trance, no? Not that I care. Do you like Hallucinogen (the musicians not the substances, but..) their album The Lone Deranger is my favorite in that category.

 

[puff_not_snuff]

I’m rather new to the genre, and not exactly sure what these differences are. But, I kinda think of those you posted as ambient.
I git turned on to electronica by watching the intro tot he series “The New Pope” on HBO. Sofi Tukker has made many different songs for movies, series, and I even hear them on most commercial s now. I really like their tunes and lyrics.
It isn’t exactly the same genre as yours, but…

Well, minimal techno is somehow related to ambient. These generas are kinda stupid ways to categorize things and don't make much sense but music writers need to earn a living I guess by labeling things.

 

[pantsBoots]

You are speaking my language, sir.


Coming up in Detroit wasn't all bad. For me, the king of minimal is Ricardo Villalobos. I've been wearing these two mixes out recently: tINI B2b Ricardo Villalobos - Circoloco Ibiza 11 09 2013 Desolat - https://m.soundcloud.com/thodoris-maroulis/tini-b2b-ricardo-villalobos-circoloco-ibiza-11-09-2013-desolat

Ricardo Villalobos B2b DJ Sneak @ Pyramid - Amnesia Ibiza Opening 2018 (BE - AT.TV)

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You can't go wrong with most of his stuff. Also heartily recommend Richie Hawtin, Ellen Allien, DJ Hell, and Sven Väth. They play with different styles and genres, but when either hits a minimal groove, it's time to check the speedometer if you're currently in the car.

 

[puff_not_snuff]

Autechre's album "Amber" is a favorite

Autechre are one of those artists that despite appreciating I was never able to really get into not for a lack of trying. Do you like Plaid, their long time label mates? I was slated to go see them a few months ago but sadly their tour was rescheduled due to not being able to make any money on it, or so I've read

 

[cosmicfolklore]

I just really like to explore all sorts of music. I’m not opposed nor attracted to just one genre. Thanks for the post.

 

[BarrelProof]

Well, minimal techno is somehow related to ambient. These generas are kinda stupid ways to categorize things and don't make much sense but music writers need to earn a living I guess by labeling things.

English, Balkan, Scottish - at least we don’t have the same madness in pipe tobacco!

Check out the album “Iridescence of Clouds” by Illuvia.

 

[BarrelProof]

The “Floating” EP by IHF is good, too.

 

[puff_not_snuff]

I just really like to explore all sorts of music. I’m not opposed nor attracted to just one genre. Thanks for the post.

Me too as well. The day I don't want to explore new music and such will be a very sad day... curiosity might of killed the cat but I believe a lack of curiosity often kills the human spirit.

 

[puff_not_snuff]

English, Balkan, Scottish - at least we don’t have the same madness in pipe tobacco!

Check out the album “Iridescence of Clouds” by Illuvia.

Will do! One of the great things about this forum is it often challenges my assumptions of what other members are into. It's not all Herb Albert and whatnot, thank god.

 

[BarrelProof]

Will do! One of the great things about this forum is it often challenges my assumptions of what other members are into. It's not all Herb Albert and whatnot, thank god.

I actually bought a wave sequencer a while back and have started making my own downtempo and ambient music.

 

[puff_not_snuff]

I actually bought a wave sequencer a while back and have started making my own downtempo and ambient music.

That's cool. I bought a small cache of synths in the last few years. Try to spend a least an hour a day on them. They're therapeutic, fun and frustrating.

 

[BarrelProof]

That's cool. I bought a small cache of synths in the last few years. Try to spend a least an hour a day on them. They're therapeutic, fun and frustrating.

You summarized my thoughts completely.

 

[kg.legat0]

Autechre are one of those artists that despite appreciating I was never able to really get into not for a lack of trying. Do you like Plaid, their long time label mates? I was slated to go see them a few months ago but sadly their tour was rescheduled due to not being able to make any money on it, or so I've read

I have listened to Plaid but have not deliberately dug into their music - I should do that!