Freestylers (techno, ambient, reggae, rock, Fatboy SLim)

jackhammer · 01-27-2008, 07:47 PM

This British Duo date back to 1996 and in my opinion are as good as Chemical Brothers but their willingness to use unknown vocalists, MC'S and musicians has hindered their profile. Their music covers Breakbeat, Techno, Rock and Reggae. They are not big on ambient tracks, but if you like Chem Bros, Fatboy Slim etc you will love FREESTYLERS.

To show their diversity:

SubPop · 04-01-2008, 06:37 AM

I don't mind the freestylers, I have seen them live a couple of times, the first time they were amazing the 2nd time not as good. I really dig the tune they did with pendulum "Fasten your seatbelts"

As for the comparision to Chemical Brothers, while I would listen to the freestylers at home before the Chems, I would go to a chemical brothers show way before a Freestylers show. Chemical brothers live are insane.

adidasss · 04-01-2008, 08:21 AM

I have Pressure point and it's pretty good. Not as good as The Chems in their heyday, but I do likes me some beat beat.

jackhammer · 04-01-2008, 06:08 PM

I rate Freestylers more than Chemical Brothers because they are just so much more fun. They are not as innovative but their music relieves everyday tedium.

Adventures In Freestyling is their most eclectic and rewarding album.

adidasss · 04-01-2008, 06:10 PM

I'm probably gonna download some more stuff, if nothing else, it's great workout muzak...

jackhammer · 04-01-2008, 06:22 PM

This one is from Adventures In Freestyling and is great workout material:
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jackhammer · 04-07-2008, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ke4zzy

Isn't the whole freestyle aspect nothing more than a comglomeration of other musicians quality work being mixed together?

No. Judging by the recent pap that was the Chemical Brothers offering.

SubPop · 04-09-2008, 07:00 AM

There are many, way better breaks producers and DJ out there than the freestylers. I would give them probably 7/10

jackhammer · 04-10-2008, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubPop

There are many, way better breaks producers and DJ out there than the freestylers. I would give them probably 7/10

Tell me who they are then I can get searching on the webzie.

SubPop · 04-11-2008, 04:13 AM

Well the obvious one would be the Stanton Warriors and the Plump DJ's

The following I would add as acts which I would rate equal to or greater than the Freestylers:

Meat Katie
Evil Nine
Rennie Pilgrim
Koma and Bones
Dopamine
Skool of Thought
Aquasky
Krafty Kuts
Soul of Man
Drumattic Twins
Phil K
Bass Kleph
Nick Thayer
Klaus Heavyweight Hill
Rouge Element
Bassbin Twins
Freeform Five
Freq Nasty

I'm sure you have heard of a lot of these dudes.

01-27-2008, 07:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Freestylers This British Duo date back to 1996 and in my opinion are as good as Chemical Brothers but their willingness to use unknown vocalists, MC'S and musicians has hindered their profile. Their music covers Breakbeat, Techno, Rock and Reggae. They are not big on ambient tracks, but if you like Chem Bros, Fatboy Slim etc you will love FREESTYLERS. To show their diversity: __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

04-01-2008, 08:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
adidasss Slavic gay sauce Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 7,993	I have Pressure point and it's pretty good. Not as good as The Chems in their heyday, but I do likes me some beat beat. __________________ “Think of what a paradise this world would be if men were kind and wise.” - Kurt Vonnegut, Cat's Cradle. Last.fm

04-01-2008, 06:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	I rate Freestylers more than Chemical Brothers because they are just so much more fun. They are not as innovative but their music relieves everyday tedium. Adventures In Freestyling is their most eclectic and rewarding album. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

04-01-2008, 06:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
adidasss Slavic gay sauce Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 7,993	I'm probably gonna download some more stuff, if nothing else, it's great workout muzak... __________________ “Think of what a paradise this world would be if men were kind and wise.” - Kurt Vonnegut, Cat's Cradle. Last.fm

04-01-2008, 06:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	This one is from Adventures In Freestyling and is great workout material: . __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

04-01-2008, 06:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
SubPop Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 121	I don't mind the freestylers, I have seen them live a couple of times, the first time they were amazing the 2nd time not as good. I really dig the tune they did with pendulum "Fasten your seatbelts" As for the comparision to Chemical Brothers, while I would listen to the freestylers at home before the Chems, I would go to a chemical brothers show way before a Freestylers show. Chemical brothers live are insane.

04-09-2008, 07:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
SubPop Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 121	There are many, way better breaks producers and DJ out there than the freestylers. I would give them probably 7/10

04-11-2008, 04:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
SubPop Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 121	Well the obvious one would be the Stanton Warriors and the Plump DJ's The following I would add as acts which I would rate equal to or greater than the Freestylers: Meat Katie Evil Nine Rennie Pilgrim Koma and Bones Dopamine Skool of Thought Aquasky Krafty Kuts Soul of Man Drumattic Twins Phil K Bass Kleph Nick Thayer Klaus Heavyweight Hill Rouge Element Bassbin Twins Freeform Five Freq Nasty I'm sure you have heard of a lot of these dudes. Last edited by SubPop; 04-11-2008 at 05:52 AM.