Released 10 years ago
Traditional Synthesizer Music
Venetian Snares · 2016
44 min · 12 tracks · breakcore
A frenetic blend of intricate breakcore rhythms and playful synthesizer melodies that challenge the boundaries of electronic music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Everything About You Is Special — This track exemplifies the album's playful yet complex dynamics, featuring rapid tempo changes and unexpected melodic shifts that showcase Venetian Snares' distinctive style.
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Health Card10 — The intricate layering of samples and rhythmic variations in this track highlight the album's experimental nature while maintaining an infectious groove.
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She Married a Chess Computer in the End — This piece stands out for its narrative-driven composition, combining humor with a sophisticated arrangement that reflects both personal and technological themes.
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Can't Vote for Yourself v1 — With its manic energy and sharp production, this track encapsulates the essence of the breakcore genre, illustrating Venetian Snares' technical prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's intricate rhythms and playful melodies create a unique sound, though its cohesion is somewhat uneven.
What we noticed
- Synthesizer melodies frequently intertwine with complex drum patterns, creating a dense sonic texture that demands focused listening.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo rhythmic flow
- surreal narratives for deep focus
- intricate beats for detail-oriented listeners
- engaging soundscapes for headphone immersion
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Venetian Snares released Traditional Synthesizer Music in 2016, they were well-established in the electronic music scene, known for their innovative breakcore sound. This album followed their previous works like My Downfall (2009) and was part of their ongoing exploration into complex compositions that fuse classical elements with digital chaos.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Amon Tobin· Squarepusher· Aphex Twin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dreamt Person v3 1:56
- 2 Everything About You Is Special 3:46
- 3 Slightly Bent Fork Tong v2 2:26
- 4 Magnificent Stumble v2 4:21
- 5 Decembers 4:03
- 6 Can't Vote for Yourself v1 4:18
- 7 You and Shayna v1 3:21
- 8 Goose and Gary v2 3:09
- 9 Anxattack Boss Level19 v3 4:55
- 10 She Married a Chess Computer in the End 3:49
- 11 Health Card10 3:23
- 12 Paganism Ratchets 4:30
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