A friend wants me to review his 30 min techno mix. I had no idea what to look for. But thank you for walking us through the basics. I can now share my experience from a more personal view. I didn't realize how versatile techno really is. I love the infusion of different genres. I also know how to identify its subgenres. And I know which techno groove is my favorite. I love rave and ethnic techno.
That was so great. Always happy to listen to someone with a lot of experience. Now to go look for examples of Detroit 90's techno! Thanks for your work!
strictly defining subgenres helps producers hone aspects of a certain sound further into itself, this is where entire new styles of music are born. It also helps DJ's and listeners traverse genres easier, since it defines boundaries and borders between styles. If you don't care that's fine, but you are vastly outnumbered both consciously and subconsciously by just about everybody who has a basic understanding and appreciation of not just dance music, but the evolution of art as a broad concept
Whoaaaa - first time seeing this channel, and it's 343 Labs... with 34.3K subscribers?? Coincidence, or something broke with the Internet? :) I guess next stop is 343K subs...
Sounds good. Personally i would put a nice long pad or strings chord progression in there for the classic Detroid sound, but that's just something i really like.
I think techno should not be considered as bum tss bum tss, acid, repeating loops etc... It should be about technology, more experimenting, nerdy stuff and I really don't like the idea of some sounds what defines Techno, "someone's kind of vibe". that's how people started and found this genre. For me techno can even be without drums. I can totally understand that some people would not agree with me. I really like a quote from mylar melodies podcast (which I really recommend to listen to): why we bleep with Surgeon and his quote: Electro is some kind of Techno but Techno is not kind of Electro.
For sure, this plagues almost every genre. Self proclaimed purists will always have a set of standards/practices that they have learned. But spirit of a genre is usually born out of experimentation and standing out. From jazz to hip hop. It all ends up being the same argument.
You are right on the money. Techno is a feeling more than a style or a set of rules. That is why when “techno” gets commercial it stops being techno, that “punk” DIY feeling is gone.
I have been out of the scene longer than I can remember, but I am keen to get back on it, thanks for the video, it’s funny as I find it hard to describe techno too as like you said it’s bigger than that, it’s just magical 🙏
So, techno is not something that really has a strict definition? Because I see some people acting snobby about music acting like this is and this isn't. But, it seems like there's some things that obviously aren't techno. I think most people have mislabeled a lot of stuff over the years. In particular, a lot of stuff on youtube, particularly uploaded around 05-08, most likely is not techno at all, but they are all titled Techno Trance. A lot of it is more close to hands up, some of it is labeled dream trance, and I think that is a good label for it to distinguish it. But, not techno.... Came here because realized they are still uploading these as Techno Trance. For reference, the most iconic producer in the scene would be Dj Splash.
A friend wants me to review his 30 min techno mix. I had no idea what to look for. But thank you for walking us through the basics. I can now share my experience from a more personal view. I didn't realize how versatile techno really is. I love the infusion of different genres. I also know how to identify its subgenres. And I know which techno groove is my favorite. I love rave and ethnic techno.
Nice! The original Detroit version of the genre is still my favourite. And remember, don't techno for an answer.
Haha
That was so great. Always happy to listen to someone with a lot of experience. Now to go look for examples of Detroit 90's techno! Thanks for your work!
Always a joy to see you do your thing! Loving the very organic and informative approach to teaching the core concepts of such a great genre
Thanks
Love these kinds of videos!
I've always found it fascinating how people passionately argue about what category music goes into. Who cares?
The ones who are detail oriented, they care.
strictly defining subgenres helps producers hone aspects of a certain sound further into itself, this is where entire new styles of music are born. It also helps DJ's and listeners traverse genres easier, since it defines boundaries and borders between styles. If you don't care that's fine, but you are vastly outnumbered both consciously and subconsciously by just about everybody who has a basic understanding and appreciation of not just dance music, but the evolution of art as a broad concept
The best video I've seen about what TECHNO is. BRUTAL, congratulations
One way to define Techno is that it's a dark grumpy non-melodic House with a low kick and a faster tempo.
Great!
There are always many interesting ideas, just like your music!Big John!
Glad you liked the video!
This is really inspiring, and I love the direction this track was going in.
Yooo that happy accident was amazing!!!!!!!!
Finally i could watch this video, and it was highly inspirative!
Nice one John... simple and effective. Thx for the nice tips u been giving out. Legend
Glad you enjoyed it
Downloaded & will study this - thanks! Also - nice Nord Rack (2?) :D.
Great video, thanks 🎉
Thanks for watching!
Coach Beard doing sidequests
dont stop please
Cool, now could you make a similar video about Melodic Tehcno? Thanks
Very slick! Simple and well explained 👌🏽
Glad you liked it!
Thank you ! 🙂👍🎵
Whoaaaa - first time seeing this channel, and it's 343 Labs... with 34.3K subscribers?? Coincidence, or something broke with the Internet? :) I guess next stop is 343K subs...
Sounds good. Personally i would put a nice long pad or strings chord progression in there for the classic Detroid sound, but that's just something i really like.
Thanks for the suggestion!
awesome video and track -
Always a pleasure to hear you and your sick groove
Glad you liked the video!
so helpful
I think techno should not be considered as bum tss bum tss, acid, repeating loops etc... It should be about technology, more experimenting, nerdy stuff and I really don't like the idea of some sounds what defines Techno, "someone's kind of vibe". that's how people started and found this genre.
For me techno can even be without drums.
I can totally understand that some people would not agree with me.
I really like a quote from mylar melodies podcast (which I really recommend to listen to): why we bleep with Surgeon and his quote: Electro is some kind of Techno but Techno is not kind of Electro.
For sure, this plagues almost every genre. Self proclaimed purists will always have a set of standards/practices that they have learned. But spirit of a genre is usually born out of experimentation and standing out. From jazz to hip hop. It all ends up being the same argument.
Great discussion
You are right on the money. Techno is a feeling more than a style or a set of rules. That is why when “techno” gets commercial it stops being techno, that “punk” DIY feeling is gone.
I loved this video!!
Thanks
I have been out of the scene longer than I can remember, but I am keen to get back on it, thanks for the video, it’s funny as I find it hard to describe techno too as like you said it’s bigger than that, it’s just magical 🙏
Great video! I think the worlds miss-use of the name "Techno" has held the genre back and always will unfortunately
Glad you liked the video
Definitely took a lot from this, thank you!
Well said, John! 🙏🙌
i really prefer it when channels add 'chapters" so I can get an overview of the content and jump to the meat and potatoes.
So, techno is not something that really has a strict definition? Because I see some people acting snobby about music acting like this is and this isn't. But, it seems like there's some things that obviously aren't techno. I think most people have mislabeled a lot of stuff over the years. In particular, a lot of stuff on youtube, particularly uploaded around 05-08, most likely is not techno at all, but they are all titled Techno Trance. A lot of it is more close to hands up, some of it is labeled dream trance, and I think that is a good label for it to distinguish it. But, not techno.... Came here because realized they are still uploading these as Techno Trance.
For reference, the most iconic producer in the scene would be Dj Splash.
Techno is Funk where House is Disco.
merci
De rien :)
real techno is a feeling. None of that tik tok shit
What's tik tok ;)
Amigo tus vídeos son muy didácticos muchas gracias saludos desde la tierra del taco 🌮 México 🇲🇽❤️!!!!
Gracias amigo
the beggining of the track sounds like naturally by selena gomez HAHA lol
Is that pure techno????
There is no acids 😢😢😢😢
It's straight away like pop music, in particular Goldfrapp , strict machine.
Not sure what you mean
@343labs the beat reminds me of that song. It's waiting for a vocal or prominent bassline.
Is it more popular than ever? I mean if you accept the rebranding of progressive house as 'melodic techno' then maybe yeah?
There is a big difference between Techno and Tekno, and If Y` realize it, Y`gonna never listen to Techno anymore!
Interesting
Oh yeah? Do tell ...