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JayHH86
I'm on a massive piano spree at the moment.
Give me recommendations of all your favourite hardcore tunes with powerful pianos in. Include youtube vids, mixes - anything. Hardcore from all eras welcome!
Hard2Get
Pretty much all Hardcore from 1997!
Mortis
All Force & Styles and Force & The Evolution tracks, no doubt at all that they where the best pianists hardcore has seen.
Hard2Get
Couldn't agree more, definately check them out (F&S first though).
Seriously though UK stuff has much more piano in, in general. Rainbow To The Stars however is truly epic, one of my favourite all time tunes.
I do actually know this one. Very, very sexy. Good shout man.
NekoShuffle
DJ Unity - Freedom (Ham stomp mix)
the pianos are SO uplifting its unreal
Warnman
quote:Originally posted by Bonkers4Life:
bleh, scooter? get outta here
Only was replying my knowledge of childhood memories, which had been totaly focused on that commercialy shit played back these days...
Can't really shit with all those insiders of the 90's.
Warnman
AND of course we were not asked to reply qualtity stuff, powerful pianos only!
conscript
Hixxy's remix of injected with a poison
Jay-Nitro
blank post my bad!
JayHH86
quote:Originally posted by latininxtc:
here's one of my favorites from early 2000 era!
I do like it. I like it a hell of a lot. And also, you know what? I don't think I've heard a bad release yet from Make Believe Records. Cracking little label, that.
quote:Originally posted by NekoShuffle: DJ Unity - Freedom (Ham stomp mix)
the pianos are SO uplifting its unreal
Yeah man, that's very nice, cheers.
quote:Originally posted by conscript: Hixxy's remix of injected with a poison
Should have thought of that one myself! Good call.
Welcome to the forums by the way man - noticed that was your first post. :-)
Jay-Nitro
pretty sure lownoise & theo smile doesnt have a piano but amazing melodys nevertheless and scooter friends same thing
anyway, heres some of my faves...
interstate - lost generation - twisted vinyl
scott brown - a new sensation - twisted vinyl
interstate - dont you worry - evolution
force & styles - your love - happy trax
jds - higher love remixes - stompin choonz
rod - heaven or hell - music without control
sub source - into euphoria - evolution
discofrisco & dj inferno - happy paradise - european rave records
scott brown - feelin allright - happy trax
smith & sharky - oh no - clubscene
ultimatebuzz - bouncemasters - clubscene
auriga - isotope - evolution
massive - dansatak - shoop
dymension - move into the rhythm - clubscene (probs my fave piano of all time!)
I've always wondered, do the artists actually play the piano? or is it just a keyboard/program sample?
Brian K
Back in the day everyone had to play a synth/piano part if they wanted it...now all people have to do is rip a midi of a tune to get it =P
Mortis
quote:Originally posted by warped_candykid:
I've always wondered, do the artists actually play the piano? or is it just a keyboard/program sample?
They where mostly played, later it became a much easier process as the computer programs became more advanced and easier to use.
On a related point here's a quote from Luna-C regarding DJ Force & The Evolution:
"On first hearing the demo tape, I was impressed by the piano work, and wondered where they sampled the pianos from. It turns out they were all played. I remember being absolutely amazed when I first saw them play keyboards. To this day I have never seen 2 people play the same keyboard simultaneously at 160bpm, and do so accurately like they did. DJ Force generally supplied arrangements and beats, while the others were responsible for the musical content. "
Lorenzo.Tweakn
quote:Originally posted by Mortis:
On a related point here's a quote from Luna-C regarding DJ Force & The Evolution:
"On first hearing the demo tape, I was impressed by the piano work, and wondered where they sampled the pianos from. It turns out they were all played. I remember being absolutely amazed when I first saw them play keyboards. To this day I have never seen 2 people play the same keyboard simultaneously at 160bpm, and do so accurately like they did.l content. "
quote:Originally posted by warped_candykid:
I've always wondered, do the artists actually play the piano? or is it just a keyboard/program sample?
"On first hearing the demo tape, I was impressed by the piano work, and wondered where they sampled the pianos from. It turns out they were all played. I remember being absolutely amazed when I first saw them play keyboards. To this day I have never seen 2 people play the same keyboard simultaneously at 160bpm, and do so accurately like they did. DJ Force generally supplied arrangements and beats, while the others were responsible for the musical content. "
That's an awesome quote.
I'm, lately, really starting to feel like I genuinely missed out on a shit load of amazing stuff by only getting into hardcore in about 2002/2003.
kathryn
Check some of the tunes on this cd got some good piano like>
dougal-love of my life
Dougal & Mickey Skeedale - Zurich
Force & Styles - Dancing Through The Night
Dougal & Mickey Skeedale - On A High
quote:Originally posted by Jay-Nitro:
pretty sure lownoise & theo smile doesnt have a piano but amazing melodys nevertheless and scooter friends same thing
anyway, heres some of my faves...
interstate - lost generation - twisted vinyl
scott brown - a new sensation - twisted vinyl
interstate - dont you worry - evolution
force & styles - your love - happy trax
jds - higher love remixes - stompin choonz
rod - heaven or hell - music without control
sub source - into euphoria - evolution
discofrisco & dj inferno - happy paradise - european rave records
scott brown - feelin allright - happy trax
smith & sharky - oh no - clubscene
ultimatebuzz - bouncemasters - clubscene
auriga - isotope - evolution
massive - dansatak - shoop
dymension - move into the rhythm - clubscene (probs my fave piano of all time!)
Superb mate, cheers. Will be downloading those mixes and checking out those tunes today.
quote:Originally posted by Brian K:
two I just played last night that come to mind
My word - 2 Pumpin' is absolutely glorious.
Mortis
quote:Originally posted by JayHH86:
I'm, lately, really starting to feel like I genuinely missed out on a shit load of amazing stuff by only getting into hardcore in about 2002/2003.
I get that about the early 90's. I feel lucky to have been following the music for so long (16 years to be exact) but I wish I was there for the start of the 90's. At the end of the day you can always go back in time (not literally) using the interweb and grab as much info and listen to as much as you like. You seem very open minded when it comes to music so just start to lap it all up like I used to do. One of the best things to do is to put a random hardcore track on youtube and then start hitting the links to the side of the track and see where it takes you. You can find some absolute belters that you never knew existed
Hard2Get
There is so so many good tunes that i (and many others) could link you to, but i just don't know where to start. There is literally far too many. At the same time though you need to hear them, what does one do in this situation lol? I wish i could just invite you round and put a load of tunes on and chill, that would be the best way haha.
Mortis
Why do you think I haven't posted any links to tracks? Just far, far too many to mention
latininxtc
so a couple of songs came to mind for this topic. these are a little more recent than the last 1 i put up
kathryn
Oh did i say>>>Dougal & Mickey Skeedale - Zurich
JayHH86
quote:Originally posted by Hard2Get:
There is so so many good tunes that i (and many others) could link you to, but i just don't know where to start. There is literally far too many. At the same time though you need to hear them, what does one do in this situation lol? I wish i could just invite you round and put a load of tunes on and chill, that would be the best way haha.
Ha ha. Where do you live out of interest?
Do you mix, Matt? Why not put together a heavily piano-themed mix? Or even Stu, for that matter? Or anyone at all actually lol
quote:Originally posted by latininxtc:
so a couple of songs came to mind for this topic. these are a little more recent than the last 1 i put up
In The Moment is a great tune. I have actually been listening to that a lot over the last few days. I think Hardcore Underground 3 was my favourite. That said, I haven't heard any of the 2010 edition - since I'm out here in Asia.
Danse Macabre is alright, but a little bit hectic and less happy than I really like.
Jay-Nitro
couple more golden oldies I dropped on saturday night that went down a treat!
force & styles - all systems go
force & styles - frankies lead
Lilley
quote:Originally posted by Bonkers4Life:
bleh, scooter? get outta here
Don't be so ****ing ignorant.
Jay-Nitro
move your ass, friends, endless summer, back in the uk = classics of their day
Warnman
quote:Originally posted by Jay-Nitro:
pretty sure lownoise & theo smile doesnt have a piano but amazing melodys nevertheless and scooter friends same thing
Have you listened to my posted tracks seriously?
OK, in "Next 2 Me" they use pianos during the breaks only.
The same counts for "Das Modul - 1100101".
"Scooter - Friends" (the Album, not the Single Version) & "Mark'Oh - Love Song" only use a strong piano for the intro. You are right about that. I just have reduced both songs to this part in my memory.
Off-topic: Of course it must be named as "Raver's Nature - Bring Me Noise"
JayHH86
Thanks again for all the suggestions, people.
Can I ask, though, what does the fiery folder icon mean next to this topic? - Ignore that, just seen the key. Noob.
Hard2Get
quote:Originally posted by JayHH86:
Thanks again for all the suggestions, people.
Can I ask, though, what does the fiery folder icon mean next to this topic? - Ignore that, just seen the key. Noob.
It means your on fire dood, YOUR IN THE ZONE.
Brian K
It means you're flamming and like men =P it means it's a hot topic/lots o' replies
SPOOX
One of my all time favorite piano tracks.
Jay-Nitro
quote:Originally posted by Warnman:
quote:Originally posted by Jay-Nitro:
pretty sure lownoise & theo smile doesnt have a piano but amazing melodys nevertheless and scooter friends same thing
Have you listened to my posted tracks seriously?
OK, in "Next 2 Me" they use pianos during the breaks only.
The same counts for "Das Modul - 1100101".
"Scooter - Friends" (the Album, not the Single Version) & "Mark'Oh - Love Song" only use a strong piano for the intro. You are right about that. I just have reduced both songs to this part in my memory.
Off-topic: Of course it must be named as "Raver's Nature - Bring Me Noise"
I have'nt listened to anything mate my home pc is out of order at the moment and here at work I cannot view youtube or most other streaming sites so I am just going from my memory. Have never heard the album version of Friends (I dont think) and I try to forget Mark Oh ha ha
Hard2Get
Yeah none of that Euro stuff is any good to be honest, it's just pop cheese. If you want real piano's you have to be listening to UK or Italian stuff.
yeah alot of the euro stuff is cheesey but I still like bits and bobs of it. the italian stuff strikes a chord with me though alot of its my earliest memories of raving before the faster hardcore came about.
heres a couple of mixes not sure I have posted them on here as I thought nobody would like that style!
yeah alot of the euro stuff is cheesey but I still like bits and bobs of it. the italian stuff strikes a chord with me though alot of its my earliest memories of raving before the faster hardcore came about.
heres a couple of mixes not sure I have posted them on here as I thought nobody would like that style!
I don't know, how many of you were interessted in to the cartoon series of "Sailor Moon". In Germany we used a sweet and chessy HHC-soundtrack for it with a strong piano for a couple of years.
another golden oldie if your is cyclone tracy - piano in trance....nice!
_Jay_
I just came across this tune on the iTunes on my old PC. I had it on there from a compilation album called Hardcore 2007: The New Generation, produced by Helter Skelter.
Truly orgasmic.
djDMS
Meh, poor man's old skool!
By an almighty coincidence though, just happened to be listening to your mix right at the point where Fracus - Next to me was playing. There's some SERIOUS piano going on there!
_Jay_
quote:Originally posted by djDMS:
Meh, poor man's old skool!
By an almighty coincidence though, just happened to be listening to your mix right at the point where Fracus - Next to me was playing. There's some SERIOUS piano going on there!
As you well know, Old Skool is not my strong suit. Clueless. You can't deny that's not a likable tune though?
Yeah, Jesus! Amazing track isn't it!
djDMS
It is mate. Nothing wrong with it, just doesn't do anything different (or better) than i've heard a lot of times a lot of years ago. Old age has it's advantages sometimes!
Hard2Get
quote:Meh, poor man's old skool!
Lol. Also true.
djDMS
Also, apologies for the use of the word 'Meh' in my previous post.
HighInDaSky
Rivers Flow In You!!!!
Luna-C
quote:Originally posted by whispering:
It gets "pretty" insane towards the end :P
I have been trying to make that into a hardcore tune for a few months now, just for shits and giggles.
NekoShuffle
quote:Originally posted by Luna-C:
quote:Originally posted by whispering:
It gets "pretty" insane towards the end :P
I have been trying to make that into a hardcore tune for a few months now, just for shits and giggles.
Everytime I go to my friend's workplace he's constantly playing that Blunted Final Fantasy remix you did. EVERY SINGLE TIME. Makes me really nostalgic as well and annoys me that I couldn't get into Final Fantasy's combat system enough to be a mega-fan of the franchise.
Entity
Top of my head:
Edit V - Pumper
CLSM - I will wait
Krome & Time - The Slammer
Davie Forbes & MC Cyclone - Reach Out
Force & Styles - Your love / Follow me / Apollo 13 & pt. 2 / Field of dreams / Funfair (original mix) /Down to love / Pretty Green Eyes / Sunshine / Fireworks / All Systems Go / United Dance Anthem /Frankie's Lead
Sonz of a loop da loop era - Far out
Demo, Ham & Justin Time - Here I am
Demo Vs. Slush & Puppy - The Finest
Z.O.E.E. - Tekkno Wonderland
Brisk - Airhead (SMD Remix)
Jimmy J & Cru-L-T - Runaway
Q-Tex - Power Of Love '97 (Digital Boy Italian Rave Mix)
Manix - Feel Real Good
James Venus - Night Driving
MC Lethal - Rave Digger
DJ Nee - Rainbows (Remix)
Hixxy - Jackattack
Monty & D'Skys - U Had it
Dougal & Skeedale - Zurich (Force & Styles remix)
E.Q. - Total Xstacy (DJ SS & E Q Remix)
Ravers Choice - Keep Rushin (or Sharkey - Gravy Beatz) / Oxygen (the piano at the end!)
Force & Evolution - High on life / Raining smiles / Out of control / Show me heaven / Stampede / Fall down on me / Escape the feeling
Mike Slammer & Red Alert - Don't need your love / You are the one
Dr. Who - Love of my life
Rhythm Section - Coming on strong
D-Force - Original Badboy
Omni Trio - Thru the vibe / Renegade Snares
Gammer - Let it go (VIP mix)
Cris E. Manic - Composition B
WATAMI - Tears
Ham - Most uplifting
Fracus & Darwin Feat Chwhynny - Don't Tell Me
Luna C - Piano Progression / Obsession / Confusion
CLSM - Drive away (Hardcore mix)
Happy Tunes - Nothing is forever
Dok & Ponder - Faces of Angels (CLSM Remix)
Sense of Summer - Around the world (or the Fracus & Skratchy update)
Scott Brown - Life as we know it
Darwin - Fragile Visions (Nu Foundation's Fragile & Sensitive Remix)
Sharkey - Bang like a mother
Diverse & Gammer - The Spirit (or Orbit 1's remix)
Darwin - Takes you back
Future Primitive - We're Flying (or Vibes & Wishdokta remix)
Dougal & Hixxy - Let you know
Vibes - Sing it loud / Ruffneck
Dougal and Vibes - Feel Free
Blame - Music Takes You (2 Bad Mice Remix)
Darwin Feat. Toni Leo - Come on out
Dune - Rainbow to the stars / Can't stop raving / Hand in hand / Million miles from home
Oh, and this:
NekoShuffle
BIG piano tune. I think it needs to be pitched up to 180ish up to be enjoyed, you can get the release on TID actually. It's amazing.
Luna-C
quote:Originally posted by NekoShuffle:
quote:Originally posted by Luna-C:
quote:Originally posted by whispering:
It gets "pretty" insane towards the end :P
I have been trying to make that into a hardcore tune for a few months now, just for shits and giggles.
Everytime I go to my friend's workplace he's constantly playing that Blunted Final Fantasy remix you did. EVERY SINGLE TIME. Makes me really nostalgic as well and annoys me that I couldn't get into Final Fantasy's combat system enough to be a mega-fan of the franchise.
I have never played final fantasy - even though I sampled the music. I find those games way too annoying, they always want me to try and work things out. All I want to do is kill things lol.
I recently got given Skyrim. It starts off where your hands are tied. I didnt get past that bit, I was bored within 3 minutes.
Now, give me a gun and some zombies, and I am away....
_Jay_
quote:Originally posted by Entity:
Top of my head:
Jesus. That'll keep me busy. Thank you, Clive.
NekoShuffle
quote:Originally posted by Luna-C:
quote:Originally posted by NekoShuffle:
quote:Originally posted by Luna-C:
quote:Originally posted by whispering:
It gets "pretty" insane towards the end :P
I have been trying to make that into a hardcore tune for a few months now, just for shits and giggles.
Everytime I go to my friend's workplace he's constantly playing that Blunted Final Fantasy remix you did. EVERY SINGLE TIME. Makes me really nostalgic as well and annoys me that I couldn't get into Final Fantasy's combat system enough to be a mega-fan of the franchise.
I have never played final fantasy - even though I sampled the music. I find those games way too annoying, they always want me to try and work things out. All I want to do is kill things lol.
I recently got given Skyrim. It starts off where your hands are tied. I didnt get past that bit, I was bored within 3 minutes.
Now, give me a gun and some zombies, and I am away....
so I am just going from my memory. Have never heard the album version of Friends (I dont think) and I try to forget Mark Oh 
ha ha
lol