The 2 songs on the vinyl are:
Ellen Allien - Free Society
Dr. Motte & Westbam - One World One Love Parade
I chose these songs partly because of their names: I feel like the names are very representative of the ethos of the Berlin techno scene. I also chose one modern song and one from the start of the movement.
Definitions of techno from the internet:
Techno music uses synthesizers, keyboards, samplers, drum machines, and sequencers. It is generally repetitive instrumental music with a 4/4 beat. It features a bass drum on every beat, a backbeat played by snare or clap on the second and forth beats, and an open hi-hat on every sixteenth beat.
One of the main characteristics is looping of tracks and sounds. It also has a consistent pulse. Some of the instrumental sounds include drum machines, synthesizers, and digital audio workstations.
Techno & Germany
Born in the 80s - came over from Detroit, influenced by German band Kraftwerk.
“After the success of house music in a number of European countries, techno grew in popularity in the UK, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands. In Europe regional variants quickly evolved and by the early 1990s techno subgenres such as acid, hardcore, ambient, and dub techno had developed.”
"thunderous industrial tones of Germany's famous techno music scene"
mind map on Berlin techno based on research
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