Recommend some Drum-n-Bass,Jungle,etc...

[progbeatz]

Ok,so I'm not really a huge fan of this genre but I do like some of it.I've been working on trying to emulate this sound on an acoustic drumset.I was inspired by this drummer dude named Johnny Rabb who has this shit on lock.I'm seriously intrigued by the notion of being able to freely improvise in this style.I can't even tell you artists that I like since I've only heard some random compilations and whatnot. I'm looking for a spacey "heady" kinda sound as opposed to a strictly "club/dance" kinda sound.Can anyone recommend artists or compilations that have a lot of variety? Obviously this music is fast and lively,but I'm not looking for anything too frantic or "hard".So,plaese to recommend something that is not too overthetop but nevertheless perks the ears and head.Thanks.

 

[On_the_Red_Clay]

start with:

reprazent - new forms 2cd
photek - modus operandi
..and check out some of the early V recordings comps, they had the organic drum sound on lock.

 

[theory9]

Peshay does a couple of cool remixes, one for DJ Shadow and one for Ruby. His Miles from Home is pretty good too, IMO.

 

[GenePontecorvo]

Just get the Torque compilation and crank the bass up real loud and you're goldie.

 

[Pony]

London Elektricity - Live At The Scala (2 Discs - Live DnB)
Calibre has some really nice stuff as well - listen here.
This is a pretty decent new comp too.

 

[deej]

dj hype's drum and bass selection III and IV are great.

 

[On_the_Red_Clay]

Just get the Torque compilation and crank the bass up real loud and you're goldie.

Obviously an ex-metalhead getting into d'n b

 

[On_the_Red_Clay]

edit: accidental double post.

 

[Swayze]

Bill Riley
early Full Cycle stuff
Paradox
Breakage
Fanu
Amit
Photek
Source Direct
Icons

... start with these. Mostly basic stuff + 3 newcomers. This is all stuff that is pretty focused on drums.

Getting familiar with classic material is always a good look.

Some bigger labels to check for:

Reinforced
Metalheadz
Full Cycle
Moving Shadow
Good Looking/Looking Good
V

 

[the3rdstream]

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if you like breaks go for paradox, check alpha omega, sonar circle lp on reinforced, and any 4hero are very needed

 

[faux_rillz]

 

[Ian_D]

All mentioned classic stuff, Roni Size, Clipz ect.

There was on group called JL, they produced some good drum and bass think they were american from New York. it's been years since i listened to any drum and bass.

Goldie is essential jungle.

 

[bluz510]

Peshay. High Contrast on Hospital Records.

 

[Aser]

I actually got lucky and scooped up Reprazent on 4lp for $5 recently. Still looking for the 5lp one.

for newer folks, check the stable of material on Hospital, especially nu:tone. I also quite enjoy Makoto from japan, he's on Good Lookin'.

 

[prof_rockwell]

4Hero
DJ Die
Krust
Ming & FS (not straight up D&B but heavily influenced by it)

and check out http://www.breakbeatscience.com/

 

[Young_Phonics]

PAGING PLUR!

 

[drewnice]

 

[ja_bruce]

Squarepusher
Soundmurderer & sk-1
Amon Tobin
Enduser
Ganja Kru
Future sound of london
M-Beat
Plug (Luke Vibert)
Goldie
Ltj Bukem
Rebel mc
Roni size
DJ Hype
Debaser

 

[BigSpliff]

Half of the artists listed so far are fashion boutique braekz, not DnB or Jungle.

[rep my manor]TOTAL SCIENCE[/rep my manor]

 

[p_gunn]

Squarepusher
Soundmurderer & sk-1
Amon Tobin
Enduser
Ganja Kru
Future sound of london
M-Beat
Plug (Luke Vibert)
Goldie
Ltj Bukem
Rebel mc
Roni size
DJ Hype
Debaser

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