"IDM (Intelligent Dance Music) is typically made up of intensely complex rhythmic structure. This rhythmic complexity is not purely the domain of the drums themselves, but is rather supported by every instrumental element. This is most notable in the "cut up" influence (1940's art of cutting audio tape and splicing into minute samples and loops). Many times, what would seem to be the "master" mix will be hacked into very small fragments and step-sequenced in a nontraditional, sporadic manner. In addition to the over-the-top and unpredictable step sequencing, a notable melodic element will be incorporated. It is this blend of mechanical extremities and contrasting musical integrity that lend the overall "intelligence" of IDM. IDM is not meant to be danced to, but is in fact the antithesis of club music. IDM is the electronic choice of the "honest listener" -- a listener who will may be stimulated by the extremities and conversely, the aural aesthetic of -- synthetic music. Some listeners also claim that there is an intentionally quirky, nearly campy aspect of the sound that helps the style not to seem too extremely self-indulgent."
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"Idm Artists
Black Dog, Autechre, Aphex Twin, Lexaunculpt, Squarepusher, Bochum Welt, Funkstorung, Future Sound of London, Amon Tobin, Kid606 and more."
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