"Tracklib"

Hello.
This is Aoyagi.

A while ago, my boss told me about a YouTube channel and said, "I'm sure you'll love this."

"Tracklib" is a great channel that unravels the secrets behind sampling culture and famous songs.

When I actually watched it, I was hooked, just as I expected.

It's like solving a sound puzzle.

How are parts of the song cut out and reconstructed?


When you look at the process of sampling, it feels like it changes the way you listen to music.


A shocking sampling technique

We have picked out a few, so please take a look.



Kendrick Lamar - "Not Like Us"

A song that stole the show last year.
It was a simple chop and the BPM was increased.
I was amazed at its boldness and sharpness.




Nujabes - "Feather"

The sampling techniques of Nujabes, a leading figure in "JAZZY HIPHOP," a genre that Japan is proud of around the world.
It seems that the same melody line was layered with different tones.
This is a song that shines with its delicate construction.




KAYTRANADA - "At All"

My favorite song from one of my favorite producers since 2010.
It was a method of making that I couldn't understand. (laughs)
But that's what makes it interesting.




J Dilla - "Don't Cry"

J Dilla is definitely in my top three favorite beatmakers.
KAYTRANADA also introduced J Dilla's "Donuts" in "My Favorite Record."
I totally sympathize with that feeling.




J Dilla - "Workinonit"

Another song by Dilla.
It's so genius that it gives me goosebumps.
Art that goes beyond sampling.



The influence of sampling culture

When I watch videos like this, I feel like, "This is how music has been passed down."

These "quotes" and "reconstructions" are only possible because of respect for the original sound source.

I feel like there are some similarities with the worldview of APPLEBUM.

I personally feel that music, lyrics, lines in movies, and words from books I read have all become part of my way of thinking and expression.


The perspective of "sampling" that can be incorporated into everyday life

For example, when you are writing a sentence or thinking about how to coordinate your clothes, the idea of ​​"sampling" may unconsciously come to mind.

A style or word you've seen somewhere, or a word someone said.

I interpret it in my own way, mix it up, and output it.

When I think about it, I feel like there's a lot of "sampling" lurking in our everyday lives.

Through the Tracklib videos, I feel like I've received hints not only about how to enjoy music, but also about the sense of balance between daily input and output.


...Maybe that's a bit of an exaggeration. (laughs)