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My Downfall (Original Soundtrack)

Venetian Snares · 2007

45 min · 14 tracks · breakcore

A frenetic blend of intricate breakcore rhythms and haunting melodies, echoing the chaos of emotional turmoil.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Integraation — The track showcases Venetian Snares' ability to fuse harsh beats with melodic undertones, encapsulating the album's emotional complexity and sonic innovation.
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    I'm Sorry I Failed You — With its poignant soundscapes, this piece serves as a raw expression of vulnerability and regret, highlighting the album's introspective nature.
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    If I Could Say I Love You — This track features an evocative combination of rhythmic intensity and melodic sensitivity, representing a high point in emotional resonance throughout the album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with interludes
  • visceral emotional exploration
  • headphone detail hunting experience
  • cathartic bursts of energy

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2007, Venetian Snares had established himself as a key figure in the breakcore scene, following his critically acclaimed album 'Rossz Csillag Alatt Született' released in 2005. 'My Downfall (Original Soundtrack)' marks a significant turn towards more introspective themes, reflecting personal struggles while maintaining his signature complex sound design.
Stylistic neighbors
Amon Tobin· Squarepusher· Aphex Twin

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Colorless 2:27
  • 2 The Hopeless Pursuit of Remission 4:22
  • 3 Holló Utca 2 1:56
  • 4 Room 379 1:50
  • 5 Integraation 7:01
  • 6 Holló Utca 5 2:16
  • 7 Holló Utca 3 1:14
  • 8 My Half 7:04
  • 9 Holló Utca 4 1:41
  • 10 My Crutch 5:14
  • 11 I'm Sorry I Failed You 2:08
  • 12 Picturesque Pit 2:15
  • 13 If I Could Say I Love You 4:19
  • 14 Mentioning It 1:11

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