I booted Neon White on Steam the opposite day after not enjoying it for a pair years. However I didn’t play it this time. I simply loaded into completely different phases to listen to the soundtrack. Angel Matrix’s unbelievable first-person speedrunning sport from 2022 is backed by a suitably energetic, synth and drum-heavy rating by Machine Lady, who guidelines. And, again when Neon White got here out, it was my first severe publicity to drum and bass music. Replaying the entire phases to get excessive scores let the tunes sink in, and since then, it has change into one among my go-to musical genres for any temper and scenario.
I’m a sucker for listening to instrumentals throughout work, as there’s nothing higher to assist me obtain a circulate state with writing (listening to phrases typically distracts me). In some way, the erratically fluid motion of drum and bass retains my mind buzzing proper alongside. Doing the dishes, or strolling to the grocery retailer? Let’s go. DnB songs are sometimes beneath 2 minutes every, in order that they’re simple to choose up and put down, or take heed to a number of occasions in a row with out feeling too fatigued.
The world of drum and bass is huge, and I really feel like I’ve solely dipped my toes in up to now. However the extra typically I pay attention, the extra cool artists I discover. For those who’re searching for some artist suggestions, I dig some songs from Black Balloons, boy 2000, Passing Currents, and TOKYOPILL. I’ve notably loved looping Instagram clips of Star Energy Drums, an skilled of the style who makes it look simple to brings drum and bass songs to life on an actual drum equipment.
My temporary foray into the style has additionally uncovered me to older sport soundtracks which have some phenomenal drum and bass that I’m appreciating nowadays, stuff just like the Ibuki Stage from Avenue Fighter 3: third Strike. Oh, and Amon Tobin’s work on Splinter Cell: Chaos Concept is ageless. Additionally, everything of Ape Escape’s soundtrack goes onerous. The factor is, I heard these songs once I was a child or a teen and didn’t suppose a lot of them then, for some purpose. However enjoying by means of Neon White was the large second when the music clicked with me, and thru this lens I’m in a position to recognize older tunes in a brand new approach. Now, for those who’ll excuse me, I’m on a mission to search out extra drum and bass that I missed all through gaming historical past (please assist me out).
