From Memory

From Memory

Mistabishi [Hospital Records]

27 February, 2009 | 3.37AM

• Written by: Caleb Rakes
• Filed under: Music Recommendations: from memory, hospital records, mistabishi

Taken from the absurdly good debut album from Mistabishi on Hospital Records comes ‘From Memory’, a track that takes d&b to a whole new level, combining epic post-rock with modern neuro, hard- edged d&b.

The entire album is full of highly creative and infectious bangers, from the apocalyptic anthem ‘Printer Jam’, through to the early nineties themed ‘No Matter What’, and ‘From Memory’ which concludes the album in an altogether deeper and profound way.

Full of minor chords, big breakdowns and piano loops, the track incorporates alternating male and female vocals that create a moody ambience and post rock vibe to this dramatic LP.

Gone are the days when drum & bass was only based around hip hop and rave influences; as a new younger generation of producers have entered the game, a broader spectrum of musical backgrounds have begun to change the shape of what people perceive drum & bass to be.

Pendulum brought with them heavy metal influences, whilst the likes of Commix are incorporating their techno tastes. Mistabishi’s ‘Drop’ - whilst still being drum & bass - consists of a wider range of sounds and dynamics which are completely individualistic, yet add extra flavour and colour to the overall d&b palette.

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