Oblivion Music Styles

HardcoreNormally called "hardcore" to simplify, it was derived from techno as Europeans grew to like the aggressive tones and melodies. It originated in around the early-to-mid-1990s in multiple locations across the world. Hardcore is usually composed using music sequencers and many earlier tracks were produced on home computers. As hardcore continues to grow, each different type of hardcore (each subgenre) begins to attract a larger fan base and more support from producers. As new subgenres grow they can become extremely different than other subgenres that are also referred to as Hardcore. Not to be mistaken for Happyhardcore or happy, people use the term Hardcore Techno in the UK to describe it & separate from the more happy scene. It is mainly used in the harder rooms in the UK & has been one of the only styles of underground music that is still going strong to this day. Hardcore in different countrys as with all other styles has a slightly different meaning but is one of the only styles that dose what it says on the tin! UK hardcore can be quite dark sounding and is often mixed with hip-hop, The Deathchant Label is a good example of this. The Epileptik label is a good example of french hardcore as it is slightly darker than alot of the other french styles. I once heard it described as "extreme, twisted and insane" (Happy hardcore without the happy). Hardcore Techno is said to have come from Europe and hardcore is another word for gabber which is used very often when it comes to music in Europe. It is thought to have originated in the UK, Germany or the Netherlands. The style of hardcore techno can be typified by the fast tempo as well as the rhythmic use of atonal and distorted industrial-like samples and beats. Normally, the hardcore techno music genre is composed by using different music sequencers, as well as several earlier tracks that were produced with module tracker software on home computers. The computer’s wide availability, combined with the financial remuneration absence, means that there are many musicians of the hardcore techno music genre that write mainly for their own enjoyment as well as the innovation pleasure.

Darkcore/DoomcoreThis is not generally a fast style (its normally around 150-170 BPM or even lower). The name "darkcore" is in the right place because this style is very "dark", macabre and creepy - almost as if the sounds were from hell and I think that they are! It is a subgenre of hardcore techno. The first darkcore/doomcore tracks were released in early 1990s, and they continued the slower, and darker style of the first hardcore tracks.
The trademark TR-909 kickdrum is used differently than in other hardcore genres: it usually employs less distortion, and less decay. However, a reverb effect is added on it sometimes.  Offbeat cymbals are usual. The atmosphere of the tracks is often similar to industrial music, doom metal and dark ambient. Producers reach this impression by using spooky ambient pads, different scary or screaming samples, and industrial noises.While there are melodic tracks, melodies are not requirements of doomcore tracks. When used, repetition of the main melody is a common practice, often to the point of repetitiveness.

FrenchcoreThis has "industrial" sounds: trains leaving the rails, traffic sounds, hammering, generally sounds which are very abrasive and beats which are not necessarily in "straight" 4/4 patterns all the time. This style jogs along at about 180-230 BPM and is mainly heard at free parties, where it originated in the early 90`s. Frenchcore has achieved wider recognition over the last few years becoming one of the more popular forms of hardcore & is now stronger than ever due to its durability to fit in with a mixed number of genres. Known for its clean sounds & energetic beats its no wonder Frenchcore is one of the more prefered styles in the underground scene.

Gabber/GabbaThe music starts rarely at 160 bpm. some tracks are also running 90bpm, using some effects will let them sound like 180bpm or vice versa, a fast track can be played as a slower one. the speed of the beat was always topic, even on gabba. it came to the point of 220bpm where the bass-speaker or the amplifier couldnt bring the wished tempo. after that point, only the quantity of beats were relevant, not the quality that much. The essence of the gabber sound is a distorted kick sound, overdriven to the point where it becomes clipped into a distorted square wave and makes a recognizably melodic tone. Often the Roland Alpha Juno or the kick from a Roland TR-909 was used to create this sound. Gabber tracks typically include samples and synthesised melodies.

SpeedcoreA sub-genre of Hardcore Techno that utilizes extremely fast beats coupled with layers of harsh sounds and warped vocal samples. Speedcore as a genre is the "fastest" of all dance music & starts its beats off in the high 200 BPM and can result in tunes reaching a 1000 BPM and more.Tracks are normally made with percussive samples, which have more danceable rhythms so you don't start fitting! Tracks are very psychedelic, very hard and minimal  or even with guitars and heavy vocals. The music is angry and aggressive. Speedcore DJs often use offensive themes in their music to push these boundaries even further. The Roland TR-909 is often the drum machine of choice for speedcore producers due to its ability to generate heavily distorted bass-drum kicks that anchor the percussion tracks. Most producers will often overdrive their kicks so much that they become square waves, much like in Gabber, giving Speedcore its distinctive pounding sound. Samples are often used to further heighten the aggressive nature of speedcore, with many artists using audio samples of violent scenes from movies to push music to its limits. Speedcore has cousins in Terrorcore, Noizecore and Gabba. Samples are often used to further heighten the aggressive nature of speedcore, with many artists using audio samples of violent scenes from movies to push music to its limits. Speedcore has cousins in Terrorcore, Noizecore and Gabba. As with many other forms of techno, synthesizers are also heavily used, often producing heavily distorted and/or disharmonic melodies to complement the underlying drums. Although any analog or hybrid synth can be used, the analog/digital hybrid Roland Juno-106 is a common favorite with speedcore artists. Pure digital synthesizers are comparatively rare in speedcore. Turntables, usually specialized belt-drive and direct-drive models, are frequently used during the recording process to produce various "scratching" and speed distortion effects that are often difficult to produce with synthesizers. During live performances, most speedcore artists and DJs consider turntables indispensable.

Acid TechnoAcid techno is the term used to describe a style of techno that developed out of late 1980s Chicago Acid house. Its a sub Genre of Techno music with distorted 303 layers obtained by using very distinctive instruments created mainly by Roland, such as the TB-303 for base and TR-808 / 909 for percussion. Acid specifically refers to the use of the Roland TB-303, or any other synthesizer designed to emulate it's unique sound. While modern electronic instruments have memory banks of different sounds or patches, these machines had to be manually set by adjusting control knobs. The acid sound was obtained by either setting these controls to extreme parameters, or manipulating these controls in real-time as the track was being recorded, something record producers would call tweaking.