This fascinating, brilliant 20-minute video narrates the history of the “Amen Break,” a six-second drum sample from the b-side of a chart-topping single from 1969. This sample was used extensively in early hiphop and sample-based music, and became the basis for drum-and-bass and jungle music — a six-second clip that spawned several entire subcultures. Nate Harrison’s 2004 video is a meditation on the ownership of culture, the nature of art and creativity, and the history of a remarkable music clip.
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The Legend of Dubstep – A Dj CUTMAN Mix
It’s a mix of the best video game inspired dubstep. ft. Skrillex, Rusko, Datsik, Doctor P and some of the underground’s finest. 22 tracks in 38 eargrinding minutes. please enjoy.
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Performed live at BIT GEN GAMER FEST in Baltimore, MD July 20th 2011.
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Art by John DeCampos.
Listen and download – http://is.gd/tlods
SMILETRON – INTRINSIC – 2011
New EP from Nashville Chipmusician Smiletron. I’m at a loss for words. Please listen:
Dj CUTMAN – Live at the Philadelphia Japanese Art Matsuri
Playing some GameChops live at the PJAM this weekend! Visuals by Chromacle.