Synthetic Frequencies: The Legacy of Club Autonomic

Approx. 20 minute read

Club Autonomic, a 12-episode podcast series curated by Darren White (dBridge) and Alex Green & Damon Kirkham (Instra:mental, also known as Bleeky and Kid Drama), remains one of the most groundbreaking projects in electronic music, with White and Kirkham, as Plus Ultra, mixing the main set for each episode. Released from 2009 to 2010, it shattered the limitations of traditional drum and bass by fusing ambient elements, unconventional rhythms, and dynamic tempos into a pioneering sound. Far more than a podcast, Club Autonomic became the blueprint for a boundary-pushing movement—an original, genre-defying force that reshaped the landscape of electronic music.

This essay explores the series’ trial-and-error approach to sound, its influence on the electronic music landscape, and its lasting legacy. By extrapolating the tracklists and applying musical definitions, we illuminate the layered nuances of the Autonomic sound and the artists who molded it.

Rewriting Drum and Bass: A New Paradigm

Traditional Drum and Bass is often defined by their rapid tempo, usually around 170–180 beats per minute (BPM), combined with breakbeat patterns and sub-bass frequencies. While these elements create an energetic and dynamic foundation, they can also become restrictive. dBridge and Instra: mental sought to transcend traditional boundaries, shaping a sound that was simultaneously intellectual and deeply expressive—a limitless sonic canvas, free from the constraints of tempo and genre.

The 12 layers of Club Autonomic exemplified this ethos. Stripping down the polyrhythmic structure, the series wove intricate, yet half-time syncopated beats that interacted with atmospheric pads, ethereal melodies, and minimalist basslines. This interplay created a sense of spatial depth akin to jazz improvisation, where tension and release unfold across multiple dimensions.

Key tracks were dBridge’s “Inner Disbelief,” which combined a restrained half-time beat with mournful vocal fragments, and Instra:mental’s “Watching You,” which featured shimmering synth arpeggios, expressive chord progressions, and heavily synthesized vocals. These compositions often utilized staccato basslines, providing rhythmic propulsion without overwhelming the texture.

The Anatomy of a Layer

Each Club Autonomic podcast functioned as a self-contained musical journey, meticulously curated to showcase the novel soundscapes that defined the Autonomic movement. The series often began with an “Influences” prelude curated by Bleeky, featuring tracks that informed and inspired the Autonomic sound. This prelude established the tone for the main mix, known as the “Autonomic Mix,” which flawlessly blended various tempos and genres. Following the main mix, two additional “Influences” selections—one curated by *Drama(Kid Drama) and the other by dBridge—offered further insights into the foundational inspirations behind the music.

A typical structure might include:

  • Influences Prelude: Bleeky’s selection of tracks, often ambient or downtempo, highlights key influences on the Autonomic sound.
  • Autonomic Mix: A dynamic blend of genres and tempos, including shades of old-school techno, halftime drum and bass, and dubstep, with BPMs ranging from 85 to 170. This section pushed the boundaries of continuity and flow.
    • Ambient Prelude: Tracks by artists like ASC or Synkro, with sparse percussion and lush, textured soundscapes.
    • Halftime Groove: Productions by dBridge and Instra:mental, featuring restrained rhythms, syncopated hi-hats, and delayed snares.
    • Dubstep Influence: Contributions from artists like Skream or Scuba, incorporating 140 BPM bass-driven grooves.
    • Drum and Bass Evolution: Dub-adjacent pieces by producers such as Consequence or Genotype, characterized by intricate percussion layers and harmonic depth.
  • Post-Mix Influences: Two more selections—first by *Drama, then by dBridge—complete the podcast, providing extra background and strengthening the listener’s comprehension of the Autonomic ethos.

For instance, Layer 06 included tracks like Synkro’s “Departure”, a swirling ambient piece with modulated tremolo effects, and Instra:mental’s “End Credits”, epitomizing the reflective and cinematic tones integral to the Autonomic aesthetic.

A New Sonic Architecture

The podcasts seamlessly merge tracks from electronic pioneers with progressive productions, showcasing the diverse roots of the Autonomic sound. The “Influences” section reveals a mosaic of inspirations, ranging from Detroit techno to ambient electronica and 80s synth-driven anthems.


From left: Alex Green (Bleeky/Instra:mental), Darren White (dBridge/Plus Ultra), and Damon Kirkham (Kid Drama/Instra:mental/Plus Ultra).


Influences: A Journey Through Musical Lineage

One of the defining features of the Club Autonomic series was its segment titled “Influences,” included in every episode. This portion paid homage to the artists and sounds that formed the Autonomic ethos, spotlighting a rich tapestry of musical pioneers from various genres and eras. These historical allusions demonstrated the curators’ breadth of expertise and emphasized the series’ dedication to innovation while maintaining respect for its origins.

Bridging Genres and Eras

Other artists, such as Abstract Elements (“Throb”) and Blu Mar Ten (“Above Words”), contributed to defining the rich, spacious, and introspective palette synonymous with the Autonomic identity.

The selection of tracks in the Influences section further showcases Autonomic’s ethos of dismantling traditional boundaries:

  • Prince’s “I Would Die 4 U” (1984) injects pop sensibility, reinforcing the narrative dimension.
  • Simple Minds’ “Theme For Great Cities”(1982) underscores the dystopian urban aesthetics embraced in the visuals and sound design.
  • Tangerine Dream Pieces like “Love On A Real Train”(1984) and “Exit”(1981) evoke cinematic narratives, influencing the mixes’ atmospheric depth.
  • J Dilla – The rich textures and offbeat rhythms of “B.B.E. (Big Booty Express)”(2001) resonate in Autonomic’s exploration of groove beyond the standard Drum & Bass framework.

Key Tracks From “Influences

Drexciya and Gerald Donald’s Musical Universe.
The underwater mythology of Drexciya, co-founded by Gerald Donald and James Stinson, and the revolutionary explorations of Donald’s other projects, such as Dopplereffekt, Arpanet, and Glass Domain, played a significant role in shaping the soundscapes explored in the Autonomic podcast. Their futuristic yet emotional approach to electro resonates in tracks like Dopplereffekt’s “Infophysix” and Drexciya’s “Running Out Of Space” inspiring the blend of minimalism and narrative depth that characterizes the Autonomic series.

  • Drexciya: The tracks “Running Out Of Space” from  Neptune’s Lair encapsulated a sense of storytelling through sound design, an approach mirrored in Autonomic’s atmospheric productions.
  • Dopplereffekt: The clinical precision and intellectual themes in the track “Higgs-Mechanism” from Linear Accelerator echoed in the series’ meticulous arrangements.
  • Arpanet: With “Illuminated Displays” and “Wireless Internet”, Arpanet highlighted the seamless marriage of science fiction and sonic experimentation—a motif central to Autonomic’s aesthetic.
  • Glass Domain: “Interlock” demonstrated an ability to balance stark minimalism with profound emotional resonance, a hallmark of the Autonomic ethos.

Prince
Prince’s mastery of blending electronic instrumentation with raw emotional expression made him a fitting inclusion. Tracks like “The Future” and “Uptown” bridged the gap between funk, synth-pop, and alternative production, inspiring the Autonomic emphasis on layering textures and juxtaposing the synthetic with the organic.

Kraftwerk
As the architects of electronic music, Kraftwerk’s influence is undeniable. The track “It’s More Fun to Compute”(Layer 11) exemplified precision in rhythm and melody, qualities echoed in the meticulous sound design of dBridge and Instra:mental. Their embrace of minimalism and futurism mirrored the Autonomic aesthetic, emphasizing structure and clarity without sacrificing emotional depth.

Model 500
Juan Atkins’ pioneering work, particularly Model 500, introduced Detroit Techno globally. The tracks “I Wanna Be There ” and “Pick Up The Flow” captured the spirit of futurism and innovation, reflecting the Autonomic ethos of blending mechanical precision with emotional resonance.

Derrick May
Another Detroit luminary, Derrick May, expanded the emotional possibilities of electronic music through the track “Kaotic Harmony”. Weaving melody into a genre often dominated by rhythm and functionality. This visceral interplay resonated with the atmospheric qualities in tracks by dBridge and ASC.

Cybotron
Atkins’ earlier project with Richard Davis, Cybotron, defined the fusion of robotic futurism and funk. The song “Eclipse” (Layer 05) provided a template for integrating dystopian and melodic elements, which became a hallmark of the Autonomic sound.

Pink Floyd
The celestial soundscapes of Pink Floyd, particularly tracks like “On the Run” from The Dark Side of the Moon, demonstrated the power of synthesizers to evoke spatial and emotional depth, influencing Autonomic’s approach to cinematic layering.

Stone Roses
Blurring the lines between indie rock and dance music, the Stone Roses introduced hypnotic grooves and ethereal textures in tracks like “I Wanna Be Adored,” inspiring the rhythmic versatility and emotional subtlety present in Autonomic mixes.

Film Score Inspirations
The inclusion of film scores expanded the palette of the Autonomic sound, emphasizing mood, tension, and narrative qualities:

  • Brad Fiedel – The relentless drive of “Theme from Terminator” added a sense of urgency and mechanized determination to the series’ layered aesthetics.
  • John Carpenter – Iconic themes like The Thing and Escape from New York brought a minimalist yet haunting edge. Tracks such as “The End” from Assault on Precinct 13 demonstrated how sparse arrangements can evoke immense emotional weight.

Jimmy Edgar
Tracks like “Jefferson Interception” and “Heart Beat Sexual” set the tone with their futuristic funk and sleek digital textures, mirroring Autonomic’s focus on innovation within electronic music.

Autechre
Their experimental mastery shines in “Krib” and “Tankakern,” inspiring a rhythmic complexity central to Autonomic’s minimalism.

The Cure
“Fear of Ghosts” bridges melancholic tones with an ethereal soundscape, echoing Autonomic’s emotive undertones.

Michael Stearns
“Angels, Bells, and Pastorale” adds to the series’ ambient peacefulness, guiding its explorations into immersive atmospheres.

Boards of Canada
“An Eagle In Your Mind” exemplifies their nostalgic, analog-driven soundscapes, mirrored in ASC’s and Synkro’s work, weaving memory and innovation together.

Drawing upon a kaleidoscope of influences, Autonomic sculpted a sound that was both visionary and deeply resonant in its narrative impact. This unique approach redefined Drum & Bass, making the series a landmark in electronic music history.

The Architects and Their Sonic Innovations

Artists and Contributions

While dBridge and Instra:mental were the central architects, the series showcased a broader community of producers who expanded its aesthetic:

  • ASC brought atmospheric and cinematic layers with tracks like “Absent Mind” (Layer 05).
  • Consequence introduced narrative quality with dissonant harmonics, exemplified by “Lost Attack” (Layer 03).
  • Synkro blurred genre lines, adding delicate vocal samples to the mix, such as in “The Way” (Layer 05).
  • 8 Bits ft. Riya added lyrical depth, with “Stronger Than Lies” (Layer 09).
  • Genotype stands out with contributions to numerous tracks, including “Digital Glitch” (Layer 07).

Defining Tracks and Moments

Certain tracks epitomized the Autonomic ethos:

  • Instra:mental & dBridge – “Detuned” (Layer 03): A meditative piece with a legato melody over sparse rhythm.
  • Instra:mental – “No Future” (Layer 01): A stark, industrial composition with relentless energy.
  • Instra:mental , Skream, and dBridge – “Acacia Avenue” (Layer 01): A quintessential dubstep-infused track with rolling basslines.

These selections highlighted the balance between emotional resonance and technical precision.

The Autonomic Legacy

Though Club Autonomic concluded in 2010, its influence reverberates through electronic music. The series inspired producers to explore unconventional tempos, rhythms, and sound designs. Labels like Exit Records, spearheaded by dBridge, became incubators for this new wave. Genres such as future garage, halftime drum and bass, and ambient bass music owe much to the principles pioneered by the Autonomic sound.

By blending heterogeneous influences, embracing innovative structures, and showcasing emerging talent, dBridge, and Instra:mental created a sonic narrative that continues to inspire. Club Autonomic remains a testament to the enduring power of sound to transcend boundaries and redefine possibilities.

Without the need for testimonials, the music speaks volumes—a legacy birthed by frequencies that linger long after the final layer fades.



Club Autonomic:
Full Tracklist


Tracklist data sourced from Dogs on Acid, cross-referenced, and completed using Discogs.

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Influences

01 – 0:00:00 / 0:03:10 – Jimmy Edgar – Jefferson Interception (Warp)
02 – 0:03:10 / 0:06:08 – Jimmy Edgar – Heart Beat Sexual (Warp)
03 – 0:06:08 / 0:08:49 – Plus Device – Sexual Harassment (Hefty Records)

Autonomic Mix

04 – 0:08:49 / 0:13:20 – dBridge & Instra:mental – Translucent (Darkestral Dub)
05 – 0:13:20 / 0:14:28 – Abstract Elements – Throb (Exit Dub)
06 – 0:14:28 / 0:18:36 – Eveson – X Rated (Progress)
06.5 – 0:15:48 / 0:18:12 – Instra:mental – From The Start (Dub)
07 – 0:18:36 / 0:22:00 – Instra:mental – No Future (NonPlus+ Dub)
08 – 0:22:00 / 0:25:00 – Bop – Ataraxia (Dub)
09 – 0:25:00 / 0:27:16 – Instra:mental – Thugtronik (Mix) (Exit Dub)
10 – 0:27:16 / 0:30:16 – Instra:mental – Photograph (Darkestral Dub)
11 – 0:30:16 / 0:33:17 – System – Thought Reform (Dub)
12 – 0:33:17 / 0:36:18 – June Miller – Poison The Well (Cylon Dub)
13 – 0:36:18 / 0:41:12 – Consequence – Fog (Exit Dub)
13.5 – 0:38:58 / 0:40:05 – Instra:mental – Watching You (Tease)
14 – 0:41:12 / 0:44:13 – Instra:mental & dBridge – Detroid (Dub)
15 – 0:44:13 / 0:48:22 – Blu Mar Ten – Above Words (Dub)
16 – 0:48:22 / 0:52:05 – dBridge – Wonder Where (NonPlus+ Dub)

Influences

17 – 0:52:05 / 0:55:16 – Autechre – Krib (Warp)
18 – 0:55:16 / 0:56:46 – Xela – Inbetween Two Rooms (Neo Ouija)
19 – 0:56:46 / 0:58:22 – Rainstick Orchestra – Electric Counterpoint Fast (Ninja Tune)
20 – 0:58:22 / 0:59:20 – Autechre – Tankakern (Warp)
21 – 0:59:20 / 1:02:04 – Alex Smoke – Make My Day (Soma Quality)

Influences


22 – 1:02:04 / 1:04:18 – Black Pocket – Field (Exit)
23 – 1:04:18 / 1:06:00 – J Dilla – B.B.E. (Big Booty Express) (BBE)
24 – 1:06:00 / 1:07:49 – Michael Stearns – Angels, Bells and Pastorale (Sonic Atmospheres)
25 – 1:07:49 / 1:12:12 – The Cure – Fear Of Ghosts (Elektra)


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Influences • Bleeky

01 – 0:00:00 / 0:04:45 – Arpanet – Wireless Internet (Record Makers, 2002)
02 – 0:04:45 / 0:08:14 – Arpanet – Illuminated Displays (Record Makers, 2002)
03 – 0:08:14 / 0:12:14 – Jimmy Edgar – LBLB Detroit (Warp, 2006)
04 – 0:12:14 / 0:15:04 – Plus Device – Refreshing, Invigorating (?, ?)

Mix

05 – 0:15:04 / 0:17:20 – Bleeky – Final Moments (?, Dub)
06 – 0:17:20 / 0:18:50 – dBridge – So Lonely (Exit, Dub)
07 – 0:18:50 / 0:23:33 – Oak – Bedroom Community (Microfunk, Dub)
08 – 0:23:33 / 0:26:56 – Instra:Mental – ? (?, Dub)
09 – 0:26:56 / 0:28:49 – Pearson Sound – Down With You (Darkestral, Dub)
10 – 0:28:49 / 0:31:50 – Instra:mental – Watching You (Non Plus)
11 – 0:31:50 / 0:34:50 – Abstract Elements – Wrong Way (?, Dub)
12 – 0:34:50 / 0:37:06 – Consequence – 11 Circles (EXIT LP004, Exit)
13 – 0:37:06 / 0:40:34 – Abstract Elements – Essence Of Time (Exit, Dub)
14 – 0:40:34 / 0:44:55 – Instra:mental – Humanize The Machines
15 – 0:44:55 / 0:46:02 – Instra:mental – Scene 23 (Exit, Dub)
16 – 0:46:02 / 0:47:33 – System – The Voices (?, Dub)
17 – 0:47:33 / 0:50:33 – Consequence – Furthermore From The Truth
18 – 0:50:33 / 0:53:35 – Skream Featuring dBridge & Instra:mental – Codename Banoffee (?, Dub)
19 – 0:53:35 / 0:57:11 – Blu Mar Ten – If I Could Tell You (Blu Mar Ten, Promo)

Influences • Kid Drama

20 – 0:57:11 / 1:00:52 – Tangerine Dream – Love On A Real Train (Virgin, 1984)
21 – 1:00:52 / 1:03:39 – Pink Floyd – On The Run (Capitol, 1973)
22 – 1:03:39 / 1:07:56 – Autechre – Outpt (Warp, 1999)
23 – 1:07:56 / 1:13:39 – Squarepusher – My Sound (Warp, 1998)

Influences • dBridge

24 – 1:13:39 / 1:17:45 – Simple Minds – Theme For Great Cities (Virgin, 1982)
25 – 1:17:45 / 1:20:07 – Lalo Schifrin – Secret Code (Dot, 1968)
26 – 1:20:07 / 1:24:42 – The Stone Roses – I Wanna Be Adored (Silvertone, 1989)
27 – 1:24:42 / 1:28:12 – Billy Cobham – Heather (Atlantic, 1974)


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Influences • Bleeky

01 – 0:00:00 / 0:03:27 – Jimmy Edgar – Nothing Is Better (Moodgadget, 2008)
02 – 0:03:27 / 0:04:18 – Dynarec – Solstice Part 2 (Nature, 2006)
03 – 0:04:18 / 0:08:28 – CiM – Numerique (deFocus, 2000)
04 – 0:08:28 / 0:11:21 – Prince – I Would Die 4 U (Warner Bros., 1984)
05 – 0:11:21 / 0:15:28 – Dynarec – Pentagon Deflector (Delsin, 2004)

Autonomic Mix

06 – 0:15:28 / 1:00:49 – Mix

  • 0:15:28 / 0:18:40 – Spectrasoul – Insignia (Exit)
  • 0:18:40 / 0:21:41 – ASC – Porcelain (?, Dub)
  • 0:21:41 / 0:24:30 – Consequence – Lost Attack (Free)
  • 0:24:30 / 0:27:20 – Despot – Texture (?, Dub)
  • 0:27:20 / 0:29:45 – Pearson Sound – Windmills Of Your Mind (?, ?)
  • 0:29:45 / 0:32:35 – Oak – Sequence 1 (?, ?)
  • 0:32:35 / 0:36:00 – Instra:mental – Iniquity (?, ?)
  • 0:36:00 / 0:41:19 – Abstract Elements – Basic Substance (Exit, Dub)
  • 0:41:19 / 0:45:04 – KDC – Selfless (NU Directions)
  • 0:45:04 / 0:49:13 – Abstract Elements – Fourth Dimension (Exit, Dub)
  • 0:49:13 / 0:52:36 – Instra:mental & dBridge – Detuned (Darkestral, Dub)
  • 0:52:36 / 0:57:30 – Kharm – Second Thought (?, Dub)
  • 0:57:30 / 1:00:48 – Consequence – Rolling Supreme

Influences • *Drama

07 – 1:00:49 / 1:04:18 – Tangerine Dream – Exit (Virgin, 1981)
08 – 1:04:18 / 1:06:10 – Vangelis – Unveiled Twinkling Space (Universal Music, 2007)
09 – 1:06:10 / 1:09:53 – Plaid – Safety In Solitude (?, ?)
10 – 1:09:53 / 1:16:03 – Boards Of Canada – An Eagle In Your Mind (Warp, 1998)

Influences • dBridge

11 – 1:16:03 / 1:18:37 – C.O.D. – In The Bottle (Emergency, 1983)
12 – 1:18:37 / 1:21:24 – Hot Streak – Body Work (Easy Street, 1983)
13 – 1:21:24 / 1:23:51 – Zapp – Computer Love (Warner Bros., 1985)
14 – 1:23:51 / 1:30:12 – Loose Ends – Hanging On A String (Contemplating)’ (Virgin, 1985)


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Influences • Bleeky

01 – 0:00:00 / 0:01:45 – CiM – Range (deFocus, 2000)
02 – 0:01:45 / 0:05:41 – Dopplereffekt – Infophysix (Dataphysix Engineering, 1996)
03 – 0:05:41 / 0:06:48 – Dynarec – Station Deployment (Delsin, 2004)
04 – 0:06:48 / 0:10:29 – The Other People Place – Running From Love (Warp, 2001)
05 – 0:10:29 / 0:14:04 – Drexciya – Song Of The Green Whale (Tresor, 2002)
06 – 0:14:04 / 0:15:37 – CiM – Hitachi (deFocus, 2000)

Mix

07 – 0:15:37 / 0:17:25 – Consequence – Snakes & Skulls
08 – 0:17:25 / 0:21:59 – Instra:mental – Voyeur (Disfigured Dubz)
09 – 0:21:59 / 0:23:47 – Skream – Siminimal
10 – 0:23:47 / 0:27:00 – Fever Ray – When I Grow Up (Scuba’s Straight Down Mix)’ (?, ?)
11 – 0:27:00 / 0:29:17 – Instra:mental – Forbidden (Applepips)
12 – 0:29:17 / 0:32:48 – Skream – Minimalistix
13 – 0:32:48 / 0:37:58 – Instra:mental – Tramma (NonPlus+, Dub)
14 – 0:37:58 / 0:41:37 – Instra:mental – Vicodin ([NakedLunch], Dub)
15 – 0:41:37 / 0:45:03 – Ramadanman – I Beg You (?, Dub)
16 – 0:45:03 / 0:48:42 – Scuba – Speak (NakedLunch)
17 – 0:45:03 / 0:48:42 – Scuba – Speak ([NakedLunch], Dub)
18 – 0:48:42 / 0:51:27 – James Blake – Air And Lack Thereof (Hemlock, Dub)
19 – 0:51:27 / 0:54:39 – Kito Featuring Reija Lee – LFO (?, ?)
20 – 0:54:39 / 0:57:16 – Consequence – Dub Bounce (?, ?)
21 – 0:57:16 / 1:01:54 – TRG – Time is Now (Untold’s Jeep Riot Mix)’ (?, ?)
22 – 1:01:54 / 1:04:15 – Instra:mental – Leave It All Behind (Applepips)

Influences • *Drama

23 – 1:04:15 / 1:06:00 – Arovane – Passage To Nagoya (City Centre Offices, 2004)
24 – 1:06:00 / 1:09:07 – Christian Kleine – Shifts Of Wood (City Centre Offices, 2004)
25 – 1:09:07 / 1:12:51 – Meam – Water Track (?, ?) Gescom?
26 – 1:12:51 / 1:18:13 – Squarepusher – Iambic 5 Poetry (Warp, 1999)
27 – 1:18:13 / 1:19:29 – Global Goon – Stan’s Slaves (Rephlex, 2002)

Influences • dBridge

28 – 1:19:29 / 1:22:25 – Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam With Full Force – I Wonder If I Take You Home (Columbia, 1984)
29 – 1:22:25 / 1:25:35 – Spacek – Sexy Curvatia (Universal Island, 2001)
30 – 1:25:35 / 1:28:26 – Stevie Wonder – Angie Girl (Motown, 1968)
31 – 1:28:26 / 1:33:03 – Tony! Toni! Toné! – It Never Rains (In Southern California)’ (Wing, 1990)



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Influences • Bleeky

01 – 0:00:00 / 0:03:36 – Radioactive Man – Fed-Ex To München (Rotters Golf Club, 2003)
02 – 0:03:36 / 0:08:03 – The Jets – Crush On You (MCA, 1985)
03 – 0:08:03 / 0:11:49 – Cam’ron Featuring Juelz Santana – I Just Wanna (Roc-A-Fella, 2002)
04 – 0:11:49 / 0:15:38 – Creepy Autograph – Night Stalker (Valentine Connexion, 2008)

Mix

05 – 0:15:38 / 0:18:39 – Spectrasoul – Melodies (Exit, Dub)
06 – 0:18:39 / 0:21:17 – ASC – The Touch (Non Plus+, Dub)
07 – 0:21:17 / 0:25:04 – ASC – Starkwood (Unsigned, Dub)
08 – 0:25:04 / 0:29:15 – dBridge – I Know (?, ?)
09 – 0:29:15 / 0:32:01 – Synkro – The Way (?, ?)
10 – 0:32:01 / 0:36:00 – Consequence feat. Instra:mental – Reflex Reaction (Exit)
11 – 0:36:00 / 0:38:26 – ASC – Absent Mind (?, ?)
12 – 0:38:26 / 0:40:42 – ASC – Focus Inwards (NonPlus+, Dub)
13 – 0:40:42 / 0:45:14 – Mr Sizef & Unquote – Hours Have No Reverse Motion (Respect, Dub)
14 – 0:45:14 / 0:48:13 – Consequence – The Hold (Bassweight, 2007)
15 – 0:48:13 / 0:52:46 – Abstract Elements – Vortex Field (Unsigned, Dub)
16 – 0:52:46 / 0:56:08 – dBridge – Inner Disbelief (Exit, Dub)
17 – 0:56:08 / 1:00:54 – Genotype – Ball Drop (?, ?)
18 – 1:00:54 / 1:04:44 – dBridge – ZX81 (Fat City Recordings)

Influences • *Drama

19 – 1:04:44 / 1:06:25 – Meam – Untitled (?, ?)
20 – 1:06:25 / 1:07:50 – Jedi Mind Tricks – Razorblade Salvation (Babygrande, 2006)
21 – 1:07:50 / 1:10:45 – The Knife – Heartbeats (Rabid, 2002)
22 – 1:10:45 / 1:12:59 – Two Lone Swordsmen – Our Kid’s Berwick (Warp, 1999)
23 – 1:12:59 / 1:16:01 – Cmetric – VOID/Comm (Warp, 1996)
24 – 1:16:01 / 1:20:45 – Autechre – Cichli (Warp, 1997)

Influences • dBridge

25 – 1:20:45 / 1:24:27 – Cybotron – Eclipse (?, ?)
26 – 1:24:27 / 1:27:00 – This Mortal Coil – Late Night (4AD, 1991)
27 – 1:27:00 / 1:30:13 – The Alan Parsons Project – Nucleus (Arista, 1977)
28 – 1:30:13 / 1:34:27 – Prince – When 2 R In Love (Warner Bros., 1987)


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Influences • Bleeky

01 – 0:00:00 / 0:01:17 – Chromatics – The Killing Spree (Italians Do It Better, 2007)
02 – 0:01:17 / 0:04:21 – ?
03 – 0:04:21 / 0:07:46 – Elecktroids – Midnight Drive (Warp, 1995)
04 – 0:07:46 / 0:12:24 – Whitesnake – Is This Love (EMI, 1987)
05 – 0:12:24 / 0:15:31 – Seamore Funk – Pretty Bitch (?, ?)

Mix

06 – 0:15:31 / 0:17:21 – The Edge With Michael Brook – The Dream Theme (Virgin, 1986)
07 – 0:17:21 / 0:19:36 – dBridge – Memory Park (Freebee)
08 – 0:19:36 / 0:22:15 – Commix – Japanese Electronics (Instra:mental Remix) (Metalheadz, Dub)
09 – 0:22:15 / 0:27:31 – Instra:mental Resolution 653 (Lost Dub) (?,?)
10 – 0:27:31 / 0:31:17 – Synkro – Open Arms (?, Dub)
11 – 0:31:17 / 0:35:48 – Instra:mental – End Credits (?, Dub)
12 – 0:35:48 / 0:37:18 – Vaccine – Radiate (Version) (?, Dub)
13 – 0:37:18 / 0:40:42 – Instra:mental – Pacific Heights (Darkestral, 2007)
14 – 0:40:42 / 0:42:46 – Consequence – Long Lies (Exit, Dub)
15 – 0:42:46 / 0:45:47 – dBridge & Instra:mental – ?
16 – 0:45:47 / 0:48:36 – Maleka – Go! (dBridge Instra:mental Remix) (?,?)
17 – 0:48:36 / 0:52:58 – Abstract Elements – Abysmal Depth (Exit, Dub)
18 – 0:52:58 / 0:56:00 – Black Pocket – U’re A Star (Remix) (?)
19 – 0:56:00 / 1:01:15 – ?
20 – 1:01:15 / 1:04:08 – Synkro – Departure (?, Dub)

Influences • *Drama

21 – 1:04:08 / 1:08:24 – Patrick Woodroffe / Dave Greenslade – Introit (EMI, 1979)
22 – 1:08:24 / 1:12:00 – The Alan Parsons Project – I, Robot (Arista, 1977)
23 – 1:12:00 / 1:14:16 – Boards Of Canada – Roygbiv (Warp, 1998)
24 – 1:14:16 / 1:17:47 – Death In Vegas – Girls (BMG, 2002)
25 – 1:17:47 / 1:20:22 – Ice Cube Featuring Chuck D – Endangered Species (Tales From The Darkside) (Priority, 1990)

Influences • dBridge

26 – 1:20:22 / 1:22:00 – ?
27 – 1:22:00 / 1:25:25 – Mica Paris – I Should’ve Known Better (Fourth & Broadway, 1993)
28 – 1:25:25 / 1:27:09 – Dwele – ?
29 – 1:27:09 / 1:30:45 – D’Angelo – Africa (Acoustic Version) (EMI, 2000)
30 – 1:30:45 / 1:35:09 – Vikter Duplaix – Looking For Love (Hollywood, 2002)


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Layer 07

Influences • Bleeky

00:00 Derrick May – Kaotic Harmony
05:25 Actress – Redit 124 [Werkdiscs]
09:00 Arpanet – I-Mode
11:40 Mr Fingers – Distant Planet

Mix

17:00 dBridge – Untitled
19:45 Consequence – Farewell
23:20 ASC – Matter of Time
26:38 ASC & Consequence – Fade Away Seasons
30:18 Instra:mental – Catch A Whisper
33:25 Instra:mental – Human
35:20 ASC – Moonraker
38:40 Martin Schulte & De.spot – Stone Roses (?, Dub)
43:05 dBridge – Rendezvous
47:12 Skream – Hazey Mind (?,?)
50:14 Dan Habarnam – One
54:50 ASC – Lost For Words [NonPlus+]
58:54 Genotype – Digital Glitch
63:01 Code 3 – Living Proof [Exit]

Influences • *Drama

67:57 Boards of Canada – Ready Let’s Go
69:00 Autechre – Vose In
72:25 Zyntax – New World Order III
76:23 Air – Alone in Kyoto
79:18 Bjork – All Is Full of Love (Video Mix)

Influences • dBridge

83:40 Charles Bernstein – A Nightmare on Elm Street Main Title
85:24 Harold Faltermeyer – Something from “Running Man”
86:32 Brad Fiedel – Theme from Terminator
87:53 John Carpenter – The Thing Main Theme
89:40 John Carpenter – Something from “Prince of Darkness”
91:15 John Carpenter – Something from “Escape from New York”
92:55 John Carpenter – The End (from “Precinct 13”)


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Layer 08

Influences • Bleeky

01 – 0:00:00 – Kassem Mosse – Untitled (Freebie, 2009)
02 – 0:03:51 – Midnight Star – Midas Touch (Hell Interface Remix) (Skam, 1999)
03 – 0:08:28 – Five Star – System Addict (RCA, 1985)
04 – 0:12:29 – Royalle Delite – (I’ll Be A) Freak For You (Remix) (?)

Mix

05 – 0:16:56 – Blu Mar Ten – She Moves Through (ASC Remix) (?)
06 – 0:20:42 – dBridge – City Of Lonely Runaways (Exit, Dub)
07 – 0:24:06 – ASC – Reality Check (Unsigned, Dub)
08 – 0:29:28 – Dan Habarnam – Ant Society (?)
09 – 0:33:43 – Vaccine – Nurse
10 – 0:36:55 – Skream – Back From The Zoo
11 – 0:39:15 – Instra:Mental, dBridge & Skream – Arcaia Avenue (?, Dub)
12 – 0:42:10 – Scuba – Symbiosis (?)
13 – 0:46:19 – dBridge – Love Hotel (?,?)
14 – 0:50:40 – Instra:mental – Machine Made
15 – 0:52:40 – Instra:mental – Encke Gap
16 – 0:56:26 – Anile – Lessons To Become (Phunkfiction, Dub)
17 – 1:02:19 – Blu Mar Ten – By The Time My Light Reaches You I’ll Be Gone (Blu Mar Ten, Dub)
18 – 1:06:20 – Skream – Fire Call (?,?)
19 – 1:10:43 – Genotype? – ??? (Dub?)
20 – 1:12:21 – Dan Habarnam – The Boogaloo (?)

Influences • *Drama

21 – 1:18:24 – Zero 7 – Left Behind (Atlantic, 2006)
22 – 1:19:35 – Juelz Santana – My Problem (Jealousy) (Roc-A-Fella, 2003)
23 – 1:21:30 – Prefuse 73 – Love You Bring
24 – 1:26:01 – Telefon Tel Aviv – At The Edge Of The World You Will Still Float (Hefty, 2004)
25 – 1:31:20 – The Cure – Lullaby (Fiction, 1989)

Influences • dBridge

26 – 1:34:33 – Bugz In The Attic – Don’t Stop The Music (Spacek Remix) (V2, 2006)
27 – 1:38:08 – Vikter Duplaix – Looking For Love (Hollywood, 2002)
28 – 1:41:19 – John Holt – Mr. Bojangles (Trojan, 1973)
29 – 1:45:06 – Burning Spear – Black Wa-Da-Da (Invasion) (Island, 1976)
30 – 1:47:25 – In Crowd – Back A Yard (Cactus, 1978)



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Layer 09

Influences • Bleeky

01 – 00:00:00 / 00:03:20 – Drexciya – Neon Falls (Submerge, 1997)
02 – 00:03:21 / 00:05:04 – Drexciya – Running Out Of Space (Tresor, 1999)
03 – 00:05:05 / 00:07:11 – Drexciya – Organic Hydropoly Spores (Tresor, 1999)
04 – 00:07:12 / 00:10:22 – Glass Candy – Etheric Device (Italians Do It Better, 2007)
05 – 00:10:23 / 00:15:10 – Model 500 – Pick Up The Flow (Metroplex, 1993)

Mix

06 – 00:15:11 / 00:19:00 – Diagram & Getz – Lost Dreams (Cylon, Dub)
07 – 00:19:00 / 00:22:00 – SKV18 – Trampolin Queen (Free Tune)
08 – 00:22:00 / 00:25:05 – ASC – Starkwood (Consequence Remix) (?, Dub)
09 – 00:25:05 / 00:27:33 – They Live – What We Promise (Exit, Dub)
10 – 00:27:33 / 00:31:26 – Vaccine – Ochre (NonPlus+, Dub)
11 – 00:31:26 / 00:33:43 – Cause 4 Concern – Dead Weight (Cylon, Dub)
12 – 00:33:43 / 00:37:29 – Commix – Justified (SpectraSoul Remix) (Metalheadz, Dub)
13 – 00:37:29 / 00:39:23 – Genotype – On The Inside (?,?)
14 – 00:39:23 / 00:42:45 – ? – ? (?,?)
15 – 00:42:45 / 00:44:36 – 8 Bits ft. Riya – Stronger Than Lies (?,?)
16 – 00:44:36 / 00:46:08 – Consequence – 11 Circles (ASC Remix) (Exit, Dub)
17 – 00:46:08 / 00:47:39 – Instra:Mental – No Future (ASC Remix) (?,?)
18 – 00:47:39 / 00:51:03 – ASC– Zone One (?,?)
19 – 00:51:03 / 00:54:24 – ? – ? (?,?)
20 – 00:54:24 / 00:57:04 – ? – ? (?,?)
21 – 00:57:04 / 00:59:41 – ASC – Ubiquity Incident (NonPlus+, Dub)
22 – 00:59:41 / 01:03:50 – Diazepam – Half Awake (?, Dub)
23 – 01:03:50 / 01:06:00 – ? – ? (?,?)

Influences • *Dramageddon

24 – 01:06:10 / 01:11:33 – Chromatics – Running Up That Hill (Italians Do It Better, 2007)
25 – 01:11:34 / 01:13:05 – Prince – The Future (Warner Bros., 1989)
26 – 01:13:06 / 01:16:04 – Stevie Nicks – Stand Back (Modern, 1983)
27 – 01:16:04 / 01:19:13 – AFX – Crying In Your Face (Rephlex, 2005)
28 – 01:19:14 / 01:21:54 – NWA – Real Niggaz (Ruthless, 1991)

Influences • dBridge

29 – 01:21:55 / 01:24:32 – Soul II Soul Featuring Caron Wheeler – Keep On Movin’ (Virgin, 1989)
30 – 01:25:32 / 01:27:57 – Inner City – Big Fun (Virgin, 1988)
31 – 01:27:58 / 01:30:39 – LFO – LFO (Warp, 1991)
32 – 01:30:40 / 01:33:16 – Satin Storm – Satin Storm (Satin Storm, 1990)
33 – 01:33:17 / 01:35:54 – Quartz – Meltdown (ITM, 1989)
34 – 01:35:55 / 01:39:29 – Model 500 – I Wanna Be There (R&S, 1994)


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Layer 10

Influences • Bleeky

00:00:00 – Julien Neto – Reprise/ Semantica
00:03:44 – Omar S – I Know Chun Li
[NULL] – Alden Tyrell – Digger Mx
00:09:02 – Glass Domain – Interlock [PORNOPHONIC SOUND]
00:10:52 – Prince – Uptown [WARNER BROS]

Autonomic Mix

00:15:00 – 00:19:36 – dBridge – Decayed [???]
00:19:36 – 00:24:07 – ?? [???]
00:24:07 – 00:27:53 – They Live – I Don’t Know What To Say [NON PLUS+]
00:27:53 – 00:31:39 – dBridge – ??? [EXIT]
00:31:39 – 00:33:10 – Genotype & Loxy – ??? [???]
00:33:10 – 00:35:48 – ?? [???]
00:35:48 – 00:41:50 – System – Peach Fuzz [EXIT];
00:41:50 – 00:45:35 – ASC – Reform [NON PLUS+]
00:45:35 – 00:47:28 – They Live – Pure Palms
00:47:28 – 00:50:28 – ASC – Rivet City
00:50:28 – 00:52:43 – Consequence – Black Planet Escape Part2 [???]
00:52:43 – 00:55:20 – Vaccine – Oubliette
00:55:20 – 00:57:36 – Synkro – Summer Blues
00:57:36 – 01:01:24 – ASC – Autoreceptor [NON PLUS+]
01:01:24 – 01:03:39 – dBridge, Instra:mental & Skream – Arcaia Avenue [AUTONOMIC];
01:03:39 – 01:07:03 – ?? [???]
01:07:03 – 01:10:24 – dBridge – Cold Hands
01:10:24 – 01:13:49 – Nancy Wilson – Elevator Beat

Influences • *Dramageddon

01:17:09 – Cee-Lo – Bass Head Jazz
01:20:32 – John Mayer – I Don’t Trust Myself (With Loving You)
01:23:10 – Aphex Twin – Windowlicker [WARP]
Dexter – D-Funked

Influences • dBridge

01:29:50 Stone Roses – Fools Gold [SONY]
1:34:19 / 1:37:34 – Blonde Redhead – 23 (4AD)
01:37:35 – My Bloody Valentine – Soon [CREATION]
01.40.34 – Chapterhouse – Pearl


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Layer 11

Influences • Bleeky

[00:00:00] System 7 – Fractal Liaison [Ten]
[00:02:06] Air – Le Soleil Est Près De Moi (Dopplereffekt Remix) [Source FR]
[00:04:26] Bill Beaver – I Wonder Why (Sherard Ingram Edit) [Three Chairs]
[00:09:04] Dopplereffekt – Higgs-Mechanism
[00:13:09] Kraftwerk – It’s More Fun To Compute (2009 Remastered Version) [EMI]

Autonomic Mix

  1. [00:17:00] ? – ? [?]
  2. [00:19:33] Instra:mental – Thomp [NonPlus]
  3. [00:22:22] Instra:mental – 8 [NonPlus]
  4. [00:26:30] Africa HiTech – 93 Million Miles
  5. [00:28:40->00:30:25] Boddika – U.F.UNK [Darkestral]
  6. [00:28:55] Boddika – Boddika’s House [Naked Lunch]
  7. [00:32:15] Barry Manalogue – ? [NonPlus LTD]
  8. [00:36:30] Braiden – The Alps [Doldrums]
  9. [00:38:35] Addison Groove – 5 Mins Of Funk
  10. [00:40:30] Untold – Mass Dreams Of The Future [R & S]
  11. [00:44:12] Addison Groove – This Girl
  12. [00:46:35] Elemental – Undulating Elf
  13. [00:47:31] Untold – Angry Hat
  14. [00:50:40] ? – ? [?]
  15. [00:53:48] Boddika – Tired Light [Darkestral]
  16. [00:55:56] Instra:mental – Rift Zone [Swamp81]
  17. [00:56:39] Instra:mental – Voyeur [Disfigured Dubz]
  18. [00:59:30] Transportation AAD – Pagoda

Influences • *Drama

  1. [01:01:07] Memory Cassette – Body In The Water
  2. [01:04:30] Memory Tapes – Stop Talking [Something In Construction]
  3. [01:09:45] Beach House – Norway [Sub Pop]
  4. [01:13:02] Caribou – Leave House [Merge]

Influences • dBridge

  1. [01:16:30] The Strokes – Hard To Explain [RCA]
  2. [01:18:38] Herbert – You Saw It All [Studio !K7]
  3. [01:21:45] MK – Burning [Area 10]
  4. [01:24:57] Nitro Deluxe – Let’s Get Brutal [Cutting]
  5. [01:27:36] Unique 3 – The Theme [Ten]
  6. [01:30:25] Psychotropic – Hypnosis [02 Records]

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Layer 12

Influences • Bleeky

  1. [00:00:00] Bochum Welt – 8221sb [Rephlex]
  2. [00:03:17] Clarence G – Cause I Said It Right [Flourescent Forest Rec.]
  3. [00:06:24] DMX Krew – You Can’t Hide Your Love (AFX’s Hidden Love Mix) [Warp]
  4. [00:11:19] Aphex Twin – Ventolin (Marazanvose Mix) [Warp]

Autonomic Mix

  1. [00:14:40] How To Destroy Angels – The Space in Between
  2. [00:18:07] Loxy & Resound – Black Hole [Exit]
  3. [00:21:40] Synkro – Synthetic
  4. [00:22:29] Beastie Respond – Syncopy [Teal]
  5. [00:27:00] Crystal Fighters – Follow (Consequence Remix) [Different]
  6. [00:30:24] James Blake – What Was It You Said About Luck (Joy Orbison Remix) [?]
  7. [00:33:25] Synko – Progression [Exit]
  8. [00:37:10] dBridge – Knew U Were The 1 [Hot Flush]
  9. [00:40:35] Indigo – Nommo [?]
  10. [00:45:05] ASC – Leviathan [Exit]
  11. [00:47:03] ASC & Vaccine – Rhyme Related [?]
  12. [00:51:30] Loxy & Resound – Conscious [Exit]
  13. [00:54:30] ASC?
  14. [00:58:12] Adam Kroll – Be (dBridge Remix) [?]
  15. [01:00:45] Consequence – Marlo
  16. [01:02:46] Synkro & Indigo – Guidance [Exit]
  17. [01:06:32] ? – ? [?]
  18. [01:08:45] Scuba? – ? [?]
  19. [01:12:11] dBridge – So Lonely (Consequence Isolation Version)
  20. [01:16:30] dBridge – Detuned Heart [Autonomic]
  21. [01:17:27] Full Code – Sixty Eight (Consequence’s Fears Remix)
  22. [01:19:45] Scuba – Before (After] [Hotflush]
  23. [01:24:03] Transportation AAD/Boddika – Pagoda [Darkestral]

Influences • *Drama

  1. [01:27:10] Toro y Moi – Imprint After [Carpark]
  2. [01:29:20] Memory Cassette – Asleep At A Part [Not On Label (Self-released)]
  3. [01:31:50] Twin Shadow – Forget [4AD]
  4. [01:35:30] Anodyne – Close Your Eyes (Corporation Street Remix By Autechre) [Psychonavigation]
  5. [01:38:55] Salem – Redlights [Merok]

Influences • dBridge

  1. [01:42:25] In Sync – Storm [Irdial Discs]

SCHWARZENERDER · Club Autonomic

*Dramageddon and Drama are aliases Kid Drama uses for certain projects and collaborations.

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