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Folktronica is a genre of music comprising various elements of folk music and electronica, often featuring uses of acoustic instruments – especially stringed instruments – and incorporating hip hop, electronic or dance rhythms, although it varies based on influences and choice of sounds.
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Folktronica is a genre derivative of and combing both folk...
- List of folktronica artists - Wikipedia
Oct 14, 2021 · Folktronica Music Guide: 3 Characteristics of Folktronica Music. Written by MasterClass. Last updated: Oct 14, 2021 • 3 min read. Folktronica combines the synths and drum machines of electronica with the acoustic instruments of folk music.
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The Beta Band was formed in 1996 by St Andrews musicians Steve Mason (vocals, guitar) and Gordon Anderson. The two had plans to call their group The Pigeons but later changed their minds. As they pulled together songs for their debut EP, Champion Versions, they added Robin Jones (drums), John Maclean (DJ, sampler, keyboards), and Steve Duffield (bass). While living in a flat in Shepherd's Bush they met Phil Brown, who after hearing their demo took it to Miles Leonard, who promptly signed the...
The Three E.P.'s
Champion Versions was released in July 1997 to critical acclaim not only for the music but also for the record's innovative cut-and-paste sleeve design (the work of John Maclean). The trumpet solos recorded for "Dry the Rain" on Champion Versionswere played by Jonathan Levien, credited as Jon Levien on the record. Jonathan was attending the Royal College of Art in 1997 where he met John Maclean in the Art Bar and mentioned that he could make some interesting whale sounds on his trumpet. Jonat...
The Beta Band
Despite inner conflict, the band soon commenced work on their first full-length recording after being signed to Regal. The record, titled The Beta Band, was released in June 1999. The album was more stylistically diverse than the initial EPs, and was loose and unrefined in comparison to their prior style of production. The mixed press turned decidedly negative when the band announced their own disdain for the record, including Mason who declared that it was "fucking awful": Regal's deadline a...
The discography of The Beta Band consists of three studio albums, three extended plays, three compilation albums, six singles and a video collection. Studio albums 1. The Beta Band (1999) (UKNo. 18) 2. Hot Shots II (2001) (UK No. 13), (USNo. 200) 3. Heroes to Zeros (2004) (UKNo. 18) Compilation albums 1. The Three E.P.'s (1998) (UKNo. 35) 2. The Be...
The Beta Band discography at MusicBrainz- 1996–2004
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Folktronica: The Harmonious Blend of Past and Future. Folktronica, as its name suggests, is the amalgamation of folk and electronic music. This unique fusion captures the organic melodies and lyrical storytelling of folk while integrating the innovative and ambient sounds of electronica.
Jan 10, 2024 · Folktronica is a genre of music comprising various elements of folk music and electronica, often featuring uses of acoustic instruments – especially stringed instruments – and incorporating hip hop, electronic or dance rhythms, although it varies based on influences and choice of sounds.
