got to say ive enjoyed some of the stuff that mary ann hobbs has been playing lately on 6 music, in fact really emjoyed it, especially cranked up so the walls are shaking. 'techno tuesday' and the 'friday mix' i think. the sounds that ive enjoyed most seem to have been by paula temple?
now i know nothing about techno, or even whether some of these mixes even qualify as techno or some other label, but as MAH calls it that ill go with it.
its a genre that has largely passed me by, i liked stuff like 'dominator' by human resource and LA styles 'james brown is dead' back in the day, but dont even know if thats classed as techno either.
so...... as i seem to like the stuff paula temple puts out, tell me more about 'techno' and what else i may like along the same sort of lines. the louder/faster/ more'drum'n'bassier the betterer.
https://soundcloud.com/paulatemple/paula-temple-essential-mix-2019-bbc-radio-one
Underneath is a tracklist, be worth perusing.
Mary Ann Hobbs has totally won me over. I used to be irritated by her husky waffling about how magical and mystical everything is but she turns up and goes hard every day. She'd be sacked on the spot from every other radio station in the country for some of the hideous noise she plays.
That techno mix yesterday was amazing. I think it was that Paula Temple up there^. If I can work out how to listen again on the app I'll do that.
Everyone likes to whinge about 6 buy I'm really going to miss it when all the regular Joes come back to work and insist on Magic FM or whatever.
Dave Clarke & Ben Sims are the best DJs I've seen play live, older stuff will be faster and heavier than more up to date sets but loads on soundcloud
Dave Clarke is immense - seen him numerous times. His work rate behind the decks is off the scale and his musical knowledge and tune selection just epic.
Recommend World Service 1 and 2 as a starting point...
Mary Ann Hobbs has totally won me over. I used to be irritated by her husky waffling about how magical and mystical everything is
oh she still does that....
That techno mix yesterday was amazing. I think it was that Paula Temple up there^. If I can work out how to listen again on the app I’ll do that.
This is the link to yesterdays, in the bbc sounds app. its different to dezb's link, but ill have a listen to that too thanks.
if anyone can tell me how i can save that indefinitely id be mucho grateful. or can it be found with a search on deezer/spotify maybe? ive looked and cant find that specific mix, but youre right it was bluddy excellent.
i thought id heard 2 great mixes from her on 6 music, but reading that link, its just a repeat of the first one 🙂
thanks jekkyl, ill listen to that too when i get chance. as in when my wifes somewhere far distant from the house 😀
I'll give that a listen later, perfect antedote to the neighbours Christmas tunes...
Been listening to techno non-stop since about '95 and never got bored of it. My kids think I'm very sad though and all my mates who used to be fans have become a bit snobbish about it. Apparently 4/4 beats are formulaic and repetitive. I couldn't care less quiite frankly 🙂
Had this on repeat recently..
https://soundcloud.com/aaron-liberator/the-rave-needs-you
There’s a Spotify playlist of the Paula Temple essential mix if that’s of any use:
https://open.spotify.com/user/brianzer/playlist/2CRWkhhFscaPmbH9aUAIQu?si=ekry7YaFQryeAz92F0hUog
Loads of other Essential Mix playlists too.
I don't 100% know if its the stuff you are after but some of the Fear N Loathing mixes on Youtube are very good (I use them when Zwift racing for background music, it doesn't make me any faster but I need all the help I can get)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XUPkuGDOKg&t=1115s&ab_channel=FearNLoathing
Worth having a look at the music released on the Klockworks label. I went to one of their nights at Berghain and it was brilliant - Sterac and DVS1 blew me away.
Loud and fast, you say?
Techno has never been my favourite, but a lot of it still gets me dancing. More of a jungle and DnB fan.
Mary Ann has long been a favourite on 6.
Robert hood's mix on Mary Ann Hobbs show recently is worth a listen https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000pt2r
I always listen to techno Tuesday but this week she played some face meltingly hard d n b which took me back to the mid nineties.its been great to get reacquainted with the day time schedule now I'm WFH
The only downer is Steve lamaq playing britpop classix and idles at 4pm. He played hazel o Connor a few weeks ago . Just weird
**** me, that Paula Temple mix posted by DezB is brutal.
Always preferred the mid-tempo stuff myself, but respect is due for a banging mid-life crisis OP.
I feel old, remember this track coming out when I was just about still a teenage dirtbag.
speaking of dave clarke
Been listening to techno non-stop since about ’95...
Another one bookmarked for tomorrow’s afternoon session, love the acid techno sound and spent many a night at 414
spent many a night at 414
We used to pop there in the mornings, or was it the afternoons? After the fridge and the fridge bar.
414 always had a youth club vibe,I thought.
If you want a good history lesson, you can't do better than Jim Masters' Essential Mix from 1999. Utterly flawless summary of 90s techno.
Techno is a term that has become a catch all term but for me it will always relate to Detroit and that sound
https://m.mixcloud.com/Technolink/jim-masters-radio-one-essential-mix-19121999/
Rediscovered Bonzai records and it is brilliant.
This Amit session straddles techno and dnb, and was featured on Mary Anne Hobbs show about fifteen years ago
We used to pop there in the mornings, or was it the afternoons? After the fridge and the fridge bar.
414 always had a youth club vibe,I thought
Late starts usually, went on to around 6 or 7am then moved to upstairs only until whenever? Don’t think we ever stopped long enough to get kicked out but had some late finishes!
I don’t remember it being a youth club though I would’ve been early 20’s I probably wouldn’t have cared.
Nuclear Free Zone or Optimist Creed (when we fancied a lighter night) among others I’ve forgotten. Slightly different to Zero Gravity nights and the like though that’s to be expected.
Anyhoo, still love a bit of techno from time to time...
I'm into Ellen Alien mixes - some of her lockdown stuff from her Berlin appartment has been great. She's also 53!
Her own stuff is also great
A hugely useful resource if you're new to electronic music. Actually just an amazing resource for any music fan
Bob, I've been searching for that link since it was posted on the Slamevents forum about 15years ago - superb!!
For some brutally hard techno also look at Surgeon and Ancient Methods, especially mixes from about 15years ago.
A very well made film covering the history of Techno.
(Don't be put off by it being on the Gucci YT channel)
That Jim Masters mix is brilliant. Energy Flash in and out of Jam the Box!
Hope you're on MAH. Zinc guest mix is off da charts
We've had LTJ Bukem and Curtis Mayfield today
Every techno head should be tuned into MAH
ACID ZUMBA!!!!!
In the office on my own listening to MAH at indecent volume.
Not sure what I'm listening to but I love it.
I don’t remember it being a youth club though I would’ve been early 20’s I probably wouldn’t have cared.
Similar era to me. I meant the decor and the "tuck shop" feel of the bar was a bit like a youth club.
Bob, I’ve been searching for that link since it was posted on the Slamevents forum about 15years ago – superb!!
Haha. No way! RIP Slam Forum. What a place that was😂
Similar era to me. I meant the decor and the “tuck shop” feel of the bar was a bit like a youth club.
Oh yeah, and the spiral staircase was always a laugh!
in another room in the house, 'more than a feeling' is being played. stuff that.
old...
new...
Good shout on FnL sets.
and
speaking of dave clarke
surely
For some brutally hard techno also look at Surgeon and Ancient Methods, especially mixes from about 15years ago.
I think this mix from aeons ago is my favorite Surgeon mix as it's a lot more varied than what he normally plays
https://soundcloud.com/dynamic-tension/surgeon-at-werk
"Bob, I’ve been searching for that link since it was posted on the Slamevents forum about 15years ago – superb!!
Haha. No way! RIP Slam Forum. What a place that was😂"
Loved that forum - and totally recognized your name. I was Disco Volante!
Cant seem to quote posts for some reason - that Surgeon mix is great Disco Stu.
When the DJ is the crowd, awesome DJ but more trance mix but worth posting to this thread
Oh yeah, and the spiral staircase was always a laugh!
I don't remember that but it sounds like a recipe for chaos. Especially once the ket arrived.
Back of the downstairs room by the bar, it was tiny...used to go the long way around just to avoid it!
One of my favourites - Misstress Barbara Essential Mix. I love that era of loopy, sample-heavy tunes, fast mixing, often on 3 decks, slight hip-hop influence. Ben Sims is the king of that sound but I always loved this mix:
Same era: Hawtin live at Sankeys. I went to this on my own, got a pill from somewhere or other, lost the plot on the dancefloor and ended up at some random house with no clue how to get home. Happy days. I note now that it was late April in my final year of university. No wonder I came out with a Desmond...
D.A.V.E the Drummer's Sunday Sessions on Soundcloud are worth a catch up...
Loved that forum – and totally recognized your name. I was Disco Volante
Ffs. It's a small world. I forgot you rode bikes!
It is isn't it - have probably seen you out and about on the trails! You still in Glasgow?
It is isn’t it – have probably seen you out and about on the trails! You still in Glasgow?
Aye southside constantly since 2004
Dave Clarke was always immense - tune selection, mixing style, just everything really. When he dropped Red 2 at Atomic Jam everyone went batshit. Ade Fenton was a really under rated DJ from Jam.
Jeff Mills was frigging awesome. Only saw him once unfortunately.
Carl Cox's technique on 3 decks was insane.
If the OP wants to hunt down proper sets (none of this played on laptops malarky), look for stuff from nights or DJs who played at Atomic Jam or Final Frontier.
It used to be about dancing all night, now I listen to it whilst attempting to run and keep the middle age spread to a minimum.
"Aye southside constantly since 2004"
Same, haha! Will need to meet for a blast.
Some good stuff on the Awakenings youtube channel right now from the Gashouder this year. Guaranteed to shave several minutes off your local xc lap.
"MAH" ? Que?
Someone mentioned Atomic Jam. Used to go to most of them. My mate was the VJ at Atomic Jam (and various other acid / techno nights around Brum, Wolves and Cov).
Spent many nights up on stage watching people like Jim Masters, Colin Favor, Dave Clarke, DJ Rush spin their tunes. Dave was immense to watch. A proper knob twiddler but one that actually made sounds rather than the DJs at the moment who seem to tweak every dial and slider on the mixer constantly fiddling.
Many a good night at Atomic Jam, what a great venue that was!
Some awesome tunes and sets here, although not sure about 2unlimted 😉
This is one of my all time favourite albums and once going keeps the feet tapping and head bobbing for over an hour. Think it's track 7 or 9 where the volume increases and the other halfs start complaining 😀
Also worth checking out are the Techno Trax compilations by ZXY music. All deleted now and somewhat commercial as nearly every one has the above 2unlimited track but I'll forgive them this outrage for the brilliant rest.
Volumes 4, 6 and 13 are my favourite.
“MAH” ? Que?
Mary Ann Hobbs
Bit of a legend, has now been supporting random underground music on national radio for about 25 years. And a really nice person to boot 🙂
Refreshing to see Mary Ann getting some love on here. Great thread echoing much of my feelings over the last year of Techno Tuesday and the Friday mixes. Paula Temple is just fantastic. I traveled all over to see Dave Clarke back in the day, saw him at 4am to 6am NY day 2000, great way to start the millennium. Was at Sankeys for that Hawtin gig, probably lost it next to you. Goosebumps just thinking about it!
Dave Clarke at Pressure in about 2003 was a great night.
Here's a broader interpretation of techno and lovely mix to go with (from twitch at optimo)
http://offtherecord.net/phonica-mix-series-55jd-twitch-optimo/
Saw Ritchie Hawtin a couple of times at Club UK in Wandsworth and was at Lost and Vapourspace every month for Derrick May, Jeff Mills, Carl Craig, Kevin Saunderson, Maurizio etc
Was also at Sabresonic for Dave Clarke and the Dust Brothers (may have mentioned that before ;o), which was immense!
Happy days!
For the ye olde Atomic Jam heads (waves from a Que club balcony)
https://soundcloud.com/user-939677821/british-murder-boys-atomicjam
Some weirdo just sent me this. Pounding and squelchy in a marvellous way. I’m sure he wanted me to share it with you
Here’s a broader interpretation of techno and lovely mix to go with (from twitch at optimo)
This is more my kinda techno, this and Weatherall's electro-y stuff. And the minimal style of Craig Richards and similar (or is that more tech house? I am way out of the loop).
Anyway, while we're talking about Optimo:
The section from about 53mins through to Don't Call is beautiful. But not much to do with the style the OP was on about. Haha.
Ooh, I just noticed an Optimo cd in the rack in front of me “Walkabout”. Starts with a bit of Throbbing Gristle... I shall play it now.
This was on the Optimo mix cd.. lovely
just got listening to this thought of this thread, techno who knows?
Been shopping on bandcamp? 😉
As mentioned, Dave Clarke was the boss. Jeff Mills is up there too.
Billy Nasty was the man for a good while too. Warmed up for him a couple of times and he was a really nice bloke
Oh god so many (hazy) memories.
The Que club was such an awesome venue. I'd spent 3 or 4 years clubbing all over London and still remember the holyfuucck moment I walked in the main room for the first time ... and the night when there was a power cut and stomping in unison (it felt like it anyway) until the tunes came on... and the night they had the dwarf Elvis tossing with nurses in rubber outfits...
Also had many a good night when Billy Nasty properly leathered it. Steve Mason was amazing at Club UK.
well, im (very) slowly trying some of your suggestions thanks, picking my moments when the house is empty, just me and the poor dog.
early thoughts are that i may not actually be that much into techno after all, just the 'hardcore' (for want of a better word) techno.
some of what ive listened to over the last couple of days has been a bit tame for me i must admit, which pleases me as it means i havent got an overwhelming amount of stuff to listen to. it makes it easy if theres only 1 or 2 artists that i like 😀
the stuff that has yer common and garden 2 unlimited type sounds doesnt do it for me at all, but those paula temple mixes are just astounding. i think someone up there ^^^ described them as 'brutal' and i cant think of a better adjective for them. ace.
im struggling to find stuff on deezer tho, im having to open this thread, click the links, then cast them to my 'chromecast audio' which isnt ideal. and that 6 music PT mix will have disappeared from bbc sounds in a few weeks which is a shame.
thanks for all your suggestions, i will eventually get round to trying them all.
cheers
Oh shut yer whining and watch this
Billy Nasty was everywhere in London during my mid-90s heyday. His style was about as hard as my tastes went in techno. And I always liked a good dose of acid (the 303, not the tabs) with it.
One memory I do have is hearing him play Flash by Green Velvet in a basement club on Oxford Street (near Tott Ct Rd, but I could never find again), it was the first time I'd heard it and the place went off with loads of jaws dropped.
Free download (or chuck a couple of quid to the artist if you like it):
https://wettrax.bandcamp.com/album/hard-acid-trance-1
Oh shut yer whining and watch this
blimey dez, thats disturbing 😀 tried listening in the car but it lost connection. a quick flick through it tho suggests its not my bag really, but the videos er.... interesting 😀
thought id cut the middle man out and see what paula temple stuff is on deezer. listened to an album but didnt like it as much as her mixes.
still working my way through suggestions, so thanks for keeping them coming.
Another blast from the past (might get around to trying to watch the film one day)...
Looking forward to checking some of this stuff out, I started dabbling when looking for some turbo tunes (inspired by other threads on here) but it's becoming my go-to running music and also my go-to for when I need to churn out some tedious CAD work.
I don't know if 'minimal' is a recognised style, but this is more my type of stuff, metronomic! 😀
Off to dig out my Fabric CDs...
Great thread again, these two always went down well at free party`s
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A+E dept-the rabbits name was
Soo one of my friends is making music now, it's more bass house-ish but it bangs!
He still has some room for improvement but still I wanted to share it with you guys 🙂
@13thfloormonk I love your taste in music! I think you would like Mad Cuphead aswell but this minimal techno set is saved on my phone now hahah, thanksss <3
Great thread again, these two always went down well at free party`s
Had both of these on vinyl, sometimes wish I'd kept them...