History
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, hip-hop DJs (starting with Kool DJ Herc) began using several breaks (the part of a funk or jazz song in which the music "breaks" to let the rhythm section play unaccompanied) in a row to use as the rhythmic basis for hip-hop songs. Kool DJ Herc's breakbeat style was to play the same record on two turntables and play the break repeatedly by alternating between the two records (letting one play while spinning the second record back to the beginning of the break). This style was copied and improved upon by early hip hop DJs Afrika Bambaataa and Grand Wizard Theodore.[1] This style was extremely popular in clubs and dance halls because the extended breakbeat was the perfect backdrop for breakdancers to show their skills.
The Amen Break, a drum break from The Winston's song "Amen, Brother" is widely regarded as the most used break ever. This break was first used on "King of the Beats" by Mantronix, and has since been used in thousands of songs. Other popular breaks are from James Brown's "Funky Drummer" and "Give it Up or Turnit a Loose", The Incredible Bongo Band's "Apache", and Lyn Collins' "Think (About It)".[1]
In the early 1990s, acid house artists and producers started using breakbeat samples in their music to create breakbeat hardcore, also known as rave music. The hardcore scene then diverged into sub-genres like jungle and drum and bass, which generally had a darker sound and focused more on complex sampled drum patterns. A good example of this is Goldie's album 'Timeless'.
In 1992 a new style called "jungalistic hardcore" emerged, and for many ravers it was too funky to dance to. Josh Lawford of Ravescene prophesied that the breakbeat was "the death-knell of rave" [2] because the ever changing drumbeat patterns of breakbeat music didn't allow for the same zoned out, trance-like state that the standard, steady 4/4 beats of rave enabled.
In recent times, the term breakbeat has become synonymous with the many genres of breaks music which have become popular within the global dance music scene, including big beat, nu skool breaks and progressive breaks. DJs from a variety of genres, including house and techno, work breaks tracks into their sets. This may occur because the tempo of breaks tracks (ranging from 110 to 150 beats per minute) means they can be readily mixed with these genres, whereas the comparatively fast speed of jungle and drum and bass (160-180 bpm) may have restricted the utility of these subgenres to DJs playing slower-tempo music.
In the present day, breakbeats can be heard constantly in every day life. Breakbeats are used in many hip hop, rap, jungle, and hardcore songs, and can also be heard in other music, from popular music to background music in car and jean commercials on the radio or TV. [3]
Sampled breakbeats
With the advent of digital sampling and music editing on the computer, breakbeats have become much easier to create and use. Now, instead of cutting and splicing tape sections or constantly backspinning 2 records at the same time, a computer program can be used to cut, paste, and loop breakbeats endlessly. Digital effects like filters, reverb, reversing, time stretching, and pitch shifting can be added to the beat, and even to individual sounds by themselves. Individual instruments from within a breakbeat can be sampled one by one and combined with others, to build new breakbeat patterns from the ground up. The Prodigy, a popular group, uses digitally sampled and chopped breakbeats in many of their songs. The advantage of sampled breakbeats over a drum machine is that the sampled breakbeats sound like a real live drummer is playing them, which, of course, was initially true. [4]
Legal issues
With the rise in popularity of breakbeat music and the advent of digital samplers, enterprising companies started selling "breakbeat packages" for the express purpose of helping artists create breakbeats. A breakbeat kit CD would contain many breakbeat samples from different songs and artists, often without the artist's permission or even knowledge. One example of this is the Amen break. The original song is by The Winstons, who hold the copyright. However, a company named Zero G released a "jungle construction kit" containing an exact copy of the Amen break, slightly sped up, to which Zero G has a copyright. The Winstons have not received any royalties for use of the Amen break.
Broken beat
Breakbeat (or funky breakbeat) may also refer to the music of bands who play funk and soul music with an emphasis on the elements that became popular in hip-hop and later breaks-based music. This sound is characterized by slower tempos (80-110 bpm) and organic, "human" rhythms. It is sometimes differentiated by the term "broken beat".
Genesis
Grimes Lyrics
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I never see
I never know
Oh, heart
And then it falls
And then I fall
And then I know
My heart, I never feel
I never see
I never know
Oh, heart
And then it falls
And then I fall
And then I know
My heart, I never feel
I never see
I never know
Oh, heart
And then it falls
And then I fall
And then I know
My heart, I never feel
I never see
I never know
Oh, heart
And then it falls
And then I fall
And then I know
My
My
My
Ever see, ever be, ever know my heart
Ever see, ever be, ever know my heart
Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I am the one in love
Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I am the one in love
Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I am the one in love
Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I am the one in love
My heart, I never feel
I never see
I never know
Oh, heart
And then it falls
And then I fall
And then I know
My heart, I never feel
I never see
I never know
Oh, heart
And then it falls
And then I fall
And then I know
Ever see, ever be, ever know my heart
Ever see, ever be, ever know my heart
Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I am the one in love
Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I am the one in love
Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I am the one in love
Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I am the one in love
"Genesis" by Grimes is a euphoric electropop song that begins with the repetition of the lines, "My heart, I never feel, I never see, I never know." These lines may, at first glance, seem to indicate emotional numbing or detachment, as if Grimes was describing a heart that does not easily allow her to form strong emotions. Yet, the song seems to underscore how her heart falls and how she falls in love merely moments after. At its core, Genesis is a song about the quick and intense rush of first love. The opening lines are a depiction of loneliness, where Grimes feels disconnected, but as she falls in love, she is finally feeling something, finally seeing something, finally knowing something.
As the song continues, Grimes gives us a glimpse into the world of her and her lover. When she sings "Home and I know, playing the deck above, it's always different, I am the one in love," she is describing a space that is repeatedly changing, but her feelings remain constant. She has found her place, and nothing else matters. The song conveys a sense of freedom and liberation that comes with a true and genuine affection. Grimes' lyrics suggest that love is a force that can transform, enliven, and offer hope.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart, I never feel
The singer is expressing that she has a hard time feeling things on an emotional level
I never see
She also has a hard time visualizing her emotions
I never know
She feels like she never really knows what she is feeling
Oh, heart
The singer is addressing her own heart with a sense of longing or desperation
And then it falls
Despite her struggles with feeling, the singer still experiences moments of heartbreak
And then I fall
These moments of heartbreak also have a significant emotional impact on the singer
And then I know
Through experiencing heartbreak, the singer gains a deeper understanding of her own emotions
Ever see, ever be, ever know my heart
The singer is questioning whether or not anyone truly understands her on an emotional level
Home and I know
The singer feels a sense of comfort and familiarity when she is alone at home
Playing the deck above
This line is a bit unclear in meaning, but could refer to the singer listening to music or playing music herself
It's always different
This line could refer to the ever-changing nature of the singer's emotions and experiences
I am the one in love
The singer is declaring herself as the one who is in love, indicating that this song could be about a new romantic relationship
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CLAIRE ELISE BOUCHER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I LOVE THE GRIMES SM OMG
@Gbz.93
Genesis - Lyrics
My heart, I never feel
I never see
I never know
Oh, heart
And then it falls
And then I fall
And then I know
My heart, I never feel
I never see
I never know
Oh, heart
And then it falls
And then I fall
And then I know
My heart, I never feel
I never see
I never know
Oh, heart
And then it falls
And then I fall
And then I know
My heart, I never feel
I never see
I never know
Oh, heart
And then it falls
And then I fall
And then I know
My
My
My
Ever see, ever be, ever know my heart
Ever see, ever be, ever know my heart
Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I am the one in love
Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I am the one in love
Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I am the one in love
Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I am the one in love
My heart, I never feel
I never see
I never know
Oh, heart
And then it falls
And then I fall
And then I know
My heart, I never feel
I never see
I never know
Oh, heart
And then it falls
And then I fall
And then I know
Ever see, ever be, ever know my heart
Ever see, ever be, ever know my heart
Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I am the one in love
Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I am the one in love
Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I am the one in love
Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I am the one in love
Grimes
@angel29476
My heart will never feel (be)
Will never see
Will never know
Oh, heart
And then it falls
And then I fall
And then I know [x4]
My, My, My
Ever see, ever be, ever know
My heart
Ever see, ever be, ever know
My heart
Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I'm the one in love [x4]
My heart will never feel (be)
Will never see
Will never know
Oh, heart
And then it falls
And then I fall
And then I know [x2]
Ever see, ever be, ever know
My heart
Ever see, ever be, ever know
Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different
I'm the one in love [x2]
Home and I know
Playing the deck above
It's always different (now)
I'm the one in love [x2]
@mariferchavez5987
I recommend:
Vanessa - Grimes
Polish Girl - Neon Indian
Fineshrine - Purity Ring
Throwing Lines - Kelly Lee Owens
itโs ok, youโre ok - Bonjr
Female Energy - Willow Smith
Celestica - Crystal Castles
Shirim - Melodyโs Echo Chamber
I Follow You - Melodyโs Echo Chamber
Magnetosphere - Mondegreen
Rids - Lorde
Coconut Kiss - Niki & The Dove
PPP - Beach House
Lofticcries - Purity Ring
These are just some of my faves that I discover thanks to Grimes back when I discovered her in 2013 <3 I hope I at least introduced you to a new artist!
@Pureblood29
This song has the same vibes as driving home late at night, looking at everyone's homes all lit up in the evening and thinking about each persons intricate life as you drive outside the realm of reality.
@smolcan4984
I somehow was able to understand your thought like I have had it before
@basmaruxoxo
OMG i think so
@AsaditaJ
YES!! I love how you put your thoughts and I feel so much affinity since I have the same ones ๐ญ
@Pureblood29
@@AsaditaJ thank you :) it's such a beautiful song isn't it I love how it makes me feel ๐ฅฐ
@Pureblood29
@@realitytroll1155 there is so mucj beauty to be found in the mundane :)
@mmsparklechannel7511
This song makes me feel like I don't actually exist.
@HeronCalaris
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@GZStyle86
How do you know?