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Post by native on Nov 14, 2014 15:56:01 GMT
I’m not sure this electronic/strings can really be counted as a genre of music, but it’s a combination I really like. Only problem is, I haven’t heard much in the way of it!
Does anybody know any albums or artists that combine strings with electronic music?
I really, really like the Pet Shop Boys reworking of the ‘Battleship Potemkin’ soundtrack and their ballet score, which is the perfect example of the kind of music I’m looking for.
I know movie soundtracks are good for this kind of music, but I’ve never found the perfect one!
Here’s an example –
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Post by daytona600 on Nov 14, 2014 19:40:08 GMT
Hildur Guðnadóttir - Mount A
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Post by daytona600 on Nov 14, 2014 19:46:36 GMT
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Post by daytona600 on Nov 14, 2014 19:49:52 GMT
bliss !!
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Post by MikeMusic on Nov 15, 2014 16:23:20 GMT
Thanks Scott. I like those.
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Post by MartinT on Nov 15, 2014 16:37:26 GMT
Vivaldi Four Seasons - Recomposed by Max Richter
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Post by MikeMusic on Nov 17, 2014 7:54:22 GMT
Like that too, thanks Martin
That sounds very recomposed to me.
You know the Four seasons better than I
How much does it have in common
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Post by MartinT on Nov 17, 2014 9:59:20 GMT
Musically it sounds very close, it's the re-orchestration involving keyboards that makes it sound different and other-worldly. I love it as it retains Vivaldi's inventiveness.
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Post by native on Nov 17, 2014 10:09:49 GMT
Thank you - like all these!
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Post by MikeMusic on Nov 17, 2014 13:27:57 GMT
Thanks Martin
All nicely done
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Post by daytona600 on Nov 20, 2014 22:35:22 GMT
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Post by Pinch on Nov 24, 2014 10:25:33 GMT
Venetian Snares has released some mind bogglingly good albums which combine string arrangements with somewhat abrasive electronics - if the latter doesn't turn you off, then they're highly recommended. The key albums are Rossz Csillag Alatt Született and My Downfall (Original Soundtrack). Here's a track from each: Aphex Twin's Richard D. James Album also has a few tracks which combine strings and beats to good effect - a favourite of mine: |
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Post by MartinT on Nov 24, 2014 13:38:23 GMT
Oh thank goodness, for a moment there I though you were going to recommended that dreadful album they did with Speedranch. A more terrible noise it would be hard to imagine! |
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Post by Pinch on Nov 24, 2014 14:08:45 GMT
Oh dear, that's scuppered my Album Choice plans!  But no strings on that one, as I recall - lots of heavy distorted beats and screaming, but no strings. Out of interest, how did you come by it? |
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Post by MartinT on Nov 24, 2014 19:53:20 GMT
From Nick (Beechwoods) on AoS. I think he used it to scare us... and it worked! 
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Post by Pinch on Nov 24, 2014 21:15:51 GMT
Heh, cool - great opener, that!
But Snares's stuff isn't all like that - the two albums I mention above are much more thoughtful and measured.
Here he is doing Elgar:
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Post by MartinT on Nov 24, 2014 21:37:02 GMT
Thanks, that's much more listenable.
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