Influences and Development
Breakcore began to evolve out of boredom with stagnant forms of more traditional techno and rave music, as well as an evolution within noise and sound art. A need for faster BPMs as well as a more anti-authoritarian sound also pushed the various sub-genres to greater extremes.
Proto-breakcore came from London, Berlin and Newcastle, Australia (home of Bloody Fist Records). Early influential artists include Alec Empire, DJ Scud, Panacea, Christoph Fringeli and Nasenbluten. Fringeli describes the sound then as "a hybrid strategy rather than a style or genre. It drew its influences and sources from industrial hardcore, jungle/drum'n'bass and everything in between and neighbouring it, engaging in an alchemy of sounds, pillaging the rave culture and sharpening, radicalizing and intensifying it."
Ambush Records
In London, DJ Scud co-founded Ambush Records with fellow producer Aphasic to focus on more extreme noise-oriented hardcore drum and bass. Some artists released on Ambush are Christoph Fringeli, Slepcy, Panacea, and Noize Creator. "Scud and Nomex tracks like 'Total Destruction' helped create the blueprint for much of breakcore's sound, a high-bpm mash-up of hyperkinetic, post-jungle breaks, feedback, noise, and Jamaican elements paired with a devil-may-care attitude towards sampling that pulls from the broadest musical spectrum of styles (hip-hop, rock, industrial, pop, and beyond)."
Bloody Fist Records
At the same time, Bloody Fist Records based in Newcastle, Australia released many records of hardcore/gabber, industrial, and noise. Label founder Mark Newlands said, in 1997, "I think that the uncomfortableness also comes from a reaction towards the mainstream and popular culture that's constantly shoved down our throats, that's forced on the people via television, radio, mass media, etc. I think that also fuels the fire and keeps the aggressiveness there and the uncomfortableness." Artists signed to Bloody Fist in its lifetime include Syndicate, Xylocaine, Epsilon and Nasenbluten.
Digital Hardcore Recordings
Formed in 1994, Digital Hardcore Recordings released music by artists such as Alec Empire, Patric Catani, Shizuo, Atari Teenage Riot, EC8OR and Bomb 20, shaping the breakcore sound. The Alec Empire album the destroyer is often noted as the first breakcore album.
Breakcore becomes a genre
As the early days of "hardcore techno" or just "hardcore" began to settle in Europe, breakcore as a genre began to take more concrete forms in other parts of the world. Inspired by new labels such as Addict, from Milwaukee, USA; Peace Off from Rennes, France; Sonic Belligeranza from Bologna, Italy; and Planet µ, from London, began to take a new shape, adding in more elements of mash-up and IDM to the hardcore sounds. Each of these labels began to draw in aspects of their own social and aesthetic scenes into their music, allowing for an even broader definition of what was possible in the music.
One of the most controversial issues in breakcore is that of the mere existence of the genre. Because it pulls liberally from other musical genres, there is not a consensus on what is and what is not breakcore, or even over the usefulness of the term itself. Because of the fragmentation, the breakcore scene is not centered in any one geographical location, but is rather scattered into disparate groups. Perhaps the one place where breakcore's "voice" can be heard is virtually, through the internet and various online forums, such as those at C8 and Widerstand.
According to Simon Reynolds, of The New York Times, breakcore is "purveyed by artists like DJ /Rupture and Team Shadetek, the music combines rumbling bass lines, fidgety beats and grainy ragga vocals to create a home-listening surrogate for the bashment vibe of a Jamaican sound system party. Others within the breakcore genre, like Knifehandchop, kid606 and Soundmurderer, hark back to rave's own early days, their music evoking the rowdy fervor of a time when huge crowds flailed their limbs to a barrage of abstract noise and convulsive rhythm. It's a poignant aural mirage of a time when techno music was made for the popular vanguard rather than a connoisseurial elite, as it is today."
In Europe, the breakcore genre was solidified by raves and club events such as Breakcore Gives Me Wood, in Belgium, and Breakcore A Go Go, in the Netherlands, which was run by FFF and Bong-Ra; as well as Anticartel, in Rennes, and later, Wasted, in Berlin.
Amen break
While breakcore is definitely not only organized around the cutting and distortion of the amen break, it is a key to defining the genre. The amen break in breakcore is primarily used at high-speeds and edited to produce jarring effects when distorted and layered in combination with almost any sound. This particular drum-break sound characterizes many breakcore songs and is still used as a key factor to define the sound. This is in line with breakcore's tendency to create a post-modern parody of drum and bass clichés - many of the sounds heard in breakcore are very "classic" jungle samples.
Distribution
Since the genre as a whole still is developing and growing rapidly, the music itself is largely downloaded via peer-to-peer networks, and discussed on internet forums. Whereas the early days of breakcore were based in select urban cities, the genre now has no geographical center. The music itself tends to reflect this multiplicity of media diffusion itself (as already mentioned) by incorporating so many different forms of music all hacked together to form breakcore. It remains a relatively small genre, but compared to its size prior to the 1990s web boom, it continues to grow substantially.
Developments in the genre
Breakcore has forever been changing and branching. Many newer breakcore artists focus on melodic progressions and complex drum programming while other artists still focus on distorted hardcore breakbeats and dark-edged musical influences (such as heavy metal, and industrial). The prolific Venetian Snares has produced breakcore blended with elements of classical music. Other artists such as Shitmat, Toecutter, Sickboy and DJ Scotch Egg take another direction towards mash-up, happy hardcore and rave to make a lighter, more humorous sound. The rise of chiptune music has also blended with breakcore with artists such as Patric Catani, AA.Kurtz, Sabrepulse, Daylight Daterape, Tarmvred, and DJ Fhantom. Some musicians from the power noise scene have begun to take influence from breakcore. The UK Free Party scene has also expressed a large interest in producing and distributing its own takes on breakcore, with crews and labels such as Headfuk, Hecate, Bad Sekta, NoFixedAbode, Marionette records, Tinnitus, Ill Industries & Life4Land helping to push the scene and sound forward, as well as bringing over a number of international artists to play at their parties and club nights.
Karma
Taylor Swift Lyrics
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You flip the script for the hell of it
Addicted to betrayal, but you're relevant
You're terrified to look down
'Cause if you dare, you'll see the glare
Of everyone you burned just to get there
It's comin' back around
And I keep my side of the street clean
You wouldn't know what I mean
'Cause karma is my boyfriend
Karma is a god
Karma is the breeze in my hair on the weekend
Karma's a relaxing thought
Aren't you envious that for you it's not?
Sweet like honey, karma is a cat
Purring in my lap 'cause it loves me
Flexing like a Vegas acrobat
Me and karma vibe like that
Karma is your check's 'boutta bounce (damn)
Karma is the fire in your house (grrah)
And she 'boutta pop up unannounced (like)
And she never leavin' you alone (damn)
Watch her put ya opps on a throne (damn)
Got you wavin' pretty white flags, fiendin' for that cash
Thinkin' it'll save ya
Now you switchin' up your behavior
It's okay, baby
You ain't gotta worry, karma never gets lazy
So I keep my head up, my bread up, I won't let up (never)
Promise that you'll never endeavor with none lesser (ever, ever)
I be draggin' that wagon
Karma is a beauty winnin' that pageant (grrah)
'Cause karma is my boyfriend (damn)
Karma is a god
Karma is the breeze in my hair on the weekend
Karma's a relaxing thought
Aren't you envious that for you it's not?
Sweet like honey, karma is a cat
Purring in my lap 'cause it loves me
Flexing like a Vegas acrobat
Me and karma vibe like that (grrah)
Ask me what I learned from all those years
Ask me what I earned from all those tears
Ask me why so many fade
But I'm still here (I'm still here, I'm still here)
'Cause karma is the thunder
Rattling your ground
Karma's on your scent like a bounty hunter
And karma's gonna track you down
Step by step, from town to town
Sweet like justice, karma is a queen
Karma takes all my friends to the summit (facts)
Karma is the guy on the screen
Comin' straight home to me
'Cause karma is my boyfriend (karma is my boyfriend)
Karma is a god (damn)
Karma is the breeze in my hair on the weekend (weekend)
Karma's a relaxing thought
Aren't you envious that for you it's not?
Sweet like honey, karma is a cat
Purring in my lap 'cause it loves me
Flexing like a Vegas acrobat
Me and karma vibe like that
Karma is my boyfriend
Karma is a god
Karma is my bestie
Karma's a relaxing thought
Karma's gonna hold you down
In "Karma," Taylor Swift is addressing someone who is constantly talking negatively and betraying others just for attention and relevancy. Swift claims that the person is scared to look down or confront their actions because they know it will reveal the people they hurt along the way. Everything this person has done will ultimately come back to them because of karma. Swift, on the other hand, keeps her side of the street clean and does not engage in toxic behavior. She sees karma as her boyfriend and a god, someone who will always be on her side, and lets it guide her actions.
Swift compares karma to a breeze in her hair on the weekends, a relaxing thought, and a cat purring in her lap because it loves her. For her, karma is sweet like honey and flexes like an acrobat. On the other hand, she says that the person she's addressing will never be able to experience karma in the same way because they have not acted with kindness and empathy. Swift notes that she has learned a lot from the years of experience and tears, and she has been able to stay relevant despite others fading away. At the end of the song, she asserts that karma is a queen, who will always come back to track down those who have done wrong, and that she and karma vibe like that.
Overall, "Karma" is a strong statement on the power of karma and how one's actions can have long-lasting consequences. It also speaks to Swift's values and how she believes it's important to treat others with kindness and empathy.
Line by Line Meaning
You're talkin' shit for the hell of it
You are saying hurtful things just for the sake of being mean.
Addicted to betrayal but you're relevant
You constantly betray others, but somehow you still think you matter in this world.
You're terrified to look down
You are scared to face the consequences of your actions.
'Cause if you dare, you'll see the glare
If you look down, you will see the judgment and condemnation from everyone you have hurt.
Of everyone you burned just to get there
You have hurt many people in your quest for success.
It's coming back around
The bad things you did will catch up to you eventually.
And I keep my side of the street clean
I always try to do the right thing and be a good person.
You wouldn't know what I mean
You have no idea what it means to be a good person.
'Cause karma is my boyfriend, karma is a god
I believe in the concept of karma and trust that it will bring justice to those who deserve it.
Karma is the breeze in my hair on the weekend
Karma is a feeling of peace and relaxation for me.
Karma's a relaxing thought
Thinking about karma brings me a sense of calm and control.
Aren't you envious that for you, it's not?
You are jealous that you cannot feel this sense of peace and tranquility like I can.
Sweet like honey, karma is a cat
Karma is a comforting and soothing presence in my life, like a purring cat.
Purring in my lap 'cause it loves me
Karma is something I can always count on and feel comforted by, like a cat lovingly cuddling in my lap.
Flexing like a goddamn acrobat
Karma is powerful and can move in ways you wouldn't expect, like an acrobat performing impressive tricks.
Me and karma vibe like that
I have a strong connection with karma and trust that it will always come through for me.
Spider boy, king of thieves
You are sneaky and deceptive, always trying to take what isn't yours.
Weave your little webs of opacity
You use your deceitful nature to create a web of lies and confusion.
My pennies made your crown
Your wealth and accomplishments are built on the backs of others and their hard work.
Trick me once, trick me twice
You have fooled me in the past, but I won't let you do it again.
Don't you know that cash ain't the only price?
There are more important things in life than money, and your actions will have consequences.
Ask me what I've learned from all those years
I have learned a lot from my experiences and the people I have encountered throughout my life.
Ask me what I earned from all those tears
I have gained a lot of wisdom and strength from the hardships I have faced and the tears I have shed.
Ask me why so many fade when I'm still here (I'm still here, I'm still here)
Many people have come and gone, but I have persevered and remained strong.
'Cause karma is the thunder rattling your ground
Karma can shake things up and bring about major changes in your life.
Karma's on your scent like a bounty hunter
Karma is always tracking your actions and will catch up to you eventually.
Karma's gonna track you down
Karma will make sure that you face the consequences of your actions.
Step by step, from town to town
Karma will follow you wherever you go and make sure that justice is served.
Sweet like justice, karma is a queen
Karma is a powerful force that brings about justice and fairness in the world.
Karma takes all my friends to the summit
Karma rewards those who do good and brings them to success and happiness.
Karma is the guy on the screen
Karma is a symbol of justice and morality, often depicted in movies and TV shows.
Comin' straight home to me (woo)
Karma is always on my side and brings me good things in life.
Karma is my boyfriend (karma is my boyfriend), karma is a god
Karma is a central part of my life and beliefs, like a loving partner or deity.
Karma's a relaxing thought
Thinking about karma brings me a sense of calm and control.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ephrem Louis Jr. Lopez, Isis Naija Gaston, Jack Michael Antonoff, Jahaan Akil Sweet, Keanu Dean Torres, Mark Anthony Spears, Taylor Alison Swift
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Overall, Taylor Swift is a true superstar. Her talent, authenticity, and dedication to her craft have earned her a special place in the hearts of fans worldwide. Whether you're singing along to her catchy tunes or admiring her impeccable style, there's no denying the impact she has had on the music industry and beyond. Taylor Swift is a force to be reckoned with, and her legacy will undoubtedly continue to shine for years to come. ➡️
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