The Game Starts with N: Techno Music in 2000
The Game Starts with N is a blog about the rise of techno music in the year 2000.
Introduction
Techno music first emerged in the early 1990s, and has since evolved into a wide variety of subgenres and styles. Today, techno is one of the most popular genres of electronic dance music (EDM).
Techno is characterized by a repetitive 4/4 beat, often with sharp, synthesized percussion and bass lines. The genre was pioneered by artists such as Detroit’s Juan Atkins, Derrick May, and Kevin Saunderson, who were later joined by other producers and DJs from across the globe.
Over the past two decades, techno has continued to evolve and change. In the 2000s, new subgenres such as minimal techno and tech house emerged. At the same time, established producers such as Richie Hawtin and Sven Vath continued to experiment with the genre, pushing it in new directions.
The following list looks at some of the best techno tracks from 2000. It includes a mix of well-known anthems as well as more obscure gems that deserve to be rediscovered. So put on your headphones, turn up the volume, and get ready to dance!
The Technology
In 2000, the leading edge of techno music was being created with software rather than hardware. Computers were becoming more powerful and music production software was becoming more sophisticated. This allowed producers to create very complex and detailed tracks that would have been impossible to produce with hardware alone.
The most popular music production software at the time was Propellerhead Reason, which was used by many of the biggest names in techno. Other popular software included Logic Audio, Ableton Live, andCubase.
The sound of techno in 2000 was very different from the sound of techno in the 1990s. The tracks were often much longer, with a slow build-up of tension and arelease of energy towards the end. The use of huge basslines and syncopated percussion was still common, but the overall sound was much more minimal and stripped-back than in the previous decade.
The Music
The early 2000s were an important time for techno music. It was a time when the genre was growing and evolving, and many of the artists who would go on to define the sound of techno were just starting to make a name for themselves.
One of the most important things to understand about techno is that it is a very diverse genre. There are many different subgenres and sub-subgenres, and each one has its own unique sound.
The two main subgenres of techno are minimal techno and tech house. Minimal techno is characterized by its sparse, stripped-down sound. Tech house, on the other hand, is characterized by its use of samples and loops from other genres of music, often with a more funky or disco-inspired vibe.
In the early 2000s, minimal techno was the more popular of the two genres. The style was pioneered by German producers like Monolake, Thomas Fehlmann, Alexander Kowald, and Carsten Nicolai (who also goes by the name Alva Noto). These producers made minimal techno into an art form, creating intricate soundscapes with careful attention to detail.
But tech house was also starting to make waves in the early 2000s. Producers like Steve Bug, DJ Pierre, Armand Van Helden, and ̈Gerd Janson were beginning to experiment with incorporating samples and loops into their tracks, resulting in a more groove-oriented sound that was perfect for dancing.
The early 2000s were a golden age for techno music, with both minimal and tech house stylesreaching new levels of popularity. And while the scene has changed a bit since then – with dubstep and other genres taking hold in recent years – those early2000s productions still stand as some of the best examples of what techno can be
The Scene
Techno music exploded onto the scene in the early 1990s and has been evolving ever since. The genre is often associated with electronic dance music (EDM) and is characterized by a repetitive 4/4 beat. Techno is typically produced usingsynths, drum machines and digital audio workstations.
While techno music has its origins in Detroit, it has since spread to other cities and countries around the world. In the 2000s, techno music experienced a resurgence in popularity, with a new generation of producers and DJs emerging on the scene.
Some of the most popular techno tracks of the 2000s include:
· “909 Heaven” by Dave Clarke
· “We Have Band” by MSTRKRFT
· “Bang Bang” by Justice
· “I Believe” by Vitalic
The Aftermath
Techno music in the year 2000 was at an interesting crossroads. The genre had exploded in popularity in the late 1990s, but many of the leading artists and labels were struggling to adapt to the changing landscape of the music industry. At the same time, a new generation of producers was emerging, influenced by the sounds of hardcore techno and gabber but determined to create something new.
The result was a period of intense creativity, with a wide range of new styles and subgenres being explored. This article will provide an overview of some of the most important developments in techno during this period.
One of the most significant changes was the increasing prominence of minimal techno. This style, which had been brewing in the underground since the early 1990s, came to the fore in 2000 with a series of releases on influential labels such as Plus 8 and M_nus. These records took the stripped-down aesthetic of early techno and pushed it even further, resulting in a sound that was both highly innovative and accessible.
Another important development was the growing popularity of so-called “intelligent techno.” This term was coined by British DJ/producer Luke Slater to describe a style that fused elements of techno with IDM (intelligent dance music). Although this approach had been experimented with before, it came to fruition in 2000 with Slater’s own album Freek Funk and other key releases on labels such as Warp and R&S.
Finally, it’s worth mentioning that 2000 also saw the birth of two important subgenres: tech house and trance. Tech house is a style that fuses elements of house music with techno, while trance is a more melodic and emotional style that developed out of progressive house. Both genres would go on to achieve great commercial success in subsequent years.
