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It seems fitting that an electronica blog that comes across the number “303″ in any way should probably pay homage to one of the most important pieces of hardware in our culture.

The Roland TB-303‘s influence is undoubtedly widespread in electronic music.  I don’t have one, but I frequently use emulators to try to replicate the famous sounds.  Did you know that the 303 was originally meant as a practice tool for rock musicians?

Today’s entry in the random beats series adds special attention to the 303 sound and pays it’s respects to the acid house movement. I like how well the “dueling basslines” fit together.

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Today we have some Detroit-influenced hard techno.  A lot of the new stuff I’m taking an experimental approach to; I’m not sure it really fits in with some of the mainstream, but that’s why I like it.

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Soundtracks like Blade Runner, Flash Gordon(no laughing), the Matrix, Terminator 2, and other great soundtracks have enhanced the movies they accompany.

I’ve done a couple tracks thinking about how they would fit into movies – this one was inspired by all the great sci-fi classics.

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Minimal techno has always been an fascinating thing for me.  The last few years I think i’ve really got into it.  I would speculate that it’s because it’s one of the only genres the underground electronica collective has left.  If you think about it, all kinds of electronic music have crossed over – trance, house, drum and bass – I’ve even heard rave-pop songs becoming quite popular.  However, if you see someone with a Richie Hawtin CD – you know they’re into the “rave thing” for the long haul.

Be patient with this track, it is indeed minimal…and it’s meant to be.

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