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Source Direct provide a route into intricate breakbeat construction and darker atmosphere. Listen to the small rhythmic events between the main kicks and snares and how they change across a phrase.
The catalogue references selected for this profile are “Future London / Shimmer” (1994); “Call & Response / Computer State” (1997); “Snake Style 2” (2022). Use these as starting points for exploring Source Direct’s recorded work, then follow the source links for release credits and further context.
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A selection of catalogue entries to explore, rather than a ranking or a complete discography.
- Future London / Shimmer ↗1994 · Single
- Call & Response / Computer State ↗1997 · Single
- Snake Style 2 ↗2022 · EP
Listen with purpose
Follow the break.
Focus on the relationship between kick, snare and the quieter hits between them. Count a sixteen-bar passage and note where edits, fills or a change in bass placement create forward movement.
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