Best electronic music act ever

[COYBL25]

Although technically, that was "Jon" and not Vangelis

 

[Brendan Janus]

Although technically, that was "Jon" and not Vangelis

Pfff lol

 

[dholliday]

No mention of Vangelis yet

* The Blade Runner soundtrack is up there with the greats.

it is, but this is prob my favourite Vangelis:




closely followed by his early-70's proggy instrumental rock work:

 

[Barnfred 55]

Fair enough. I only ever saw Tangerine Dream once ( at the Empire ) and I was totally off my box on acid, so not a lot really registered tbh.

I like some of the film soundtracks that they did and in particular - The Keep ( very good book too )

Best way to listen to this type of music mate.

No mention of Vangelis yet

* The Blade Runner soundtrack is up there with the greats.

Going back to my vinyl days but did you ever listen to Aphrodite's Child 666. Haven't heard it for years and I guess it may have aged.

Also, if you haven't heard it already, check out Alpha from Albedo 0.39. Classic Vangelis.

 

[COYBL25]

Best way to listen to this type of music mate.



Going back to my vinyl days but did you ever listen to Aphrodite's Child 666. Haven't heard it for years and I guess it may have aged.

Also, if you haven't heard it already, check out Alpha from Albedo 0.39. Classic Vangelis.

Vangelis and Denis Roussos lol

 

[Barnfred 55]

Vangelis and Denis Roussos lol

A long long time since I listened to it but the combination was a little strange as I remember. That's why I think it may now have dated.

 

[longers]

Seeing as this threads gone a bit off topic in terms of 'best artists ever' im just gonna post this which came out the other week.

Best DNB album in decades

 

[Philw]

2. Prodigy - Music for the Jilted Generation (still sounds like it was made in the future. Best track: Speedway)

Love early prodigy stuff. Think Experience is my fave, but so many good tunes off those two and Fat of The Land.

lots of votes for Daft Punk but I think you're the first to actively mention them in any way. not my thing but i can see the appeal.

Daft Punk Daft Punk Daft Punk!

No mention of Vangelis yet

* The Blade Runner soundtrack is up there with the greats.

I had The Synthesizer Album on cassette as a kid. Some cool stuff on there



Some great stuff in this thread, have made a playlist of peoples links/suggestions. Very cool so far.

 

[StreetEndBlue]

I'd have to say the Prodigy. I'm not sure there's many acts to have had there longevity in the history of electronic music, and still going very strong today.

It can be argued whether their music is as good as their earlier stuff, but their live show is as good as ever. People still go mental. They are utterly brilliant live.

Another electronic band I liked is the Shamen. They did some top draw tunes in the late 80s early 90s and were certainly the first band to come out of the early dance scene to perform live. Their Synergy shows were amazing.

 

[dholliday]

I'd have to say the Prodigy. I'm not sure there's many acts to have had there longevity in the history of electronic music, and still going very strong today.

It can be argued whether their music is as good as their earlier stuff, but their live show is as good as ever. People still go mental. They are utterly brilliant live.

Another electronic band I liked is the Shamen. They did some top draw tunes in the late 80s early 90s and were certainly the first band to come out of the early dance scene to perform live. Their Synergy shows were amazing.

I linked the Shamen's Re:evolution earlier in the thread. Still sounds amazing.

Prodigy I find peaked with Jilted, with Experience & Fat both showing some classics, chiefly Weather Experience, Hyperspeed, Smack & Climbatize. My problem is that Liam stopped experimenting with epic instrumental electronic breaks-tekno. There was more focus on the two MC's doing their rappy/shouty thing, thanks to the success of Firestarter. Liam also went for more guest vocalists to fill the gaps.

So for me there's no decent Prodigy album after the first 3, as they all lack that sci-fi electronica which made me love them.

 

[StreetEndBlue]

I linked the Shamen's Re:evolution earlier in the thread. Still sounds amazing.

Prodigy I find peaked with Jilted, with Experience & Fat both showing some classics, chiefly Weather Experience, Hyperspeed, Smack & Climbatize. My problem is that Liam stopped experimenting with epic instrumental electronic breaks-tekno. There was more focus on the two MC's doing their rappy/shouty thing, thanks to the success of Firestarter. Liam also went for more guest vocalists to fill the gaps.

So for me there's no decent Prodigy album after the first 3, as they all lack that sci-fi electronica which made me love them.

I'd certainly agree their first three albums were their best work. Climbatize is defo my favourite track on Fat, Jericho on Experience and Full Throttle and Claustrophobic Sting on Jilted Generation. I don't agree though that there's not been a decent album since their first three as there's plenty of tracks on the ones since that I like.

Jilted Generation for me is the best album that's ever come out of dance music and still sounds fresh 24 years later. I remember buying it (on tape!) the day it came out. Most long term Prodigy fans I know all say it's their best album.

 

[COYBL25]

I'd have to say the Prodigy. I'm not sure there's many acts to have had there longevity in the history of electronic music, and still going very strong today.

It can be argued whether their music is as good as their earlier stuff, but their live show is as good as ever. People still go mental. They are utterly brilliant live.

Another electronic band I liked is the Shamen. They did some top draw tunes in the late 80s early 90s and were certainly the first band to come out of the early dance scene to perform live. Their Synergy shows were amazing.

They are brilliant live, but :

Liam can`t do more than two songs on the bounce anymore, without having to have a rest, so their live shows lack the energy of old - as you`d fully expect with the passing of time.

Maxi Jazz on the other hand, still somehow manages to defy his age

 

[dholliday]

Maxi Jazz on the other hand, still somehow manages to defy his age

Maxim is our man, Maxi Jazz is the Faithless MC.

 

[dublinbluenose]

Was a big fan of metal crossover in the early 90's

 

[COYBL25]

Maxim is our man, Maxi Jazz is the Faithless MC.

I know