Apr 11, 2015
I’ve listened to this more times than I’m willing to admit. Bless IBUKI
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I’ve listened to this more times than I’m willing to admit. Bless IBUKI
DKDB不気味な - L8 Nite JP. Club
Artist: DKDB不気味な(or just DKDB)
Album: L8 Nite JP. Club
https://soundcloud.com/dkdb-waves/sets/l8-nite-jp-club
“My name is DKDB不気味な(or just DKDB) I make music for sad kids who enjoy rundown Japanese malls.”
DKDB is a vaporwave producer who sends his airy, nostalgic music from the astral plane (as a vaporwave fan and a dnd nerd I am loving this so far)
The album opens up with a sample of some Japanese dialogue. I can't understand it but the imagery is very well defined by it (as to be expected from these kind of projects)
Vol 1. the opening track has a comforting jingly melody that whisks us away to a pleasant, relaxing dream. The chimes and bells sound over slowed down vocals and wobbly, chopped up progressions. Dreams is surprisingly less dreamlike than its previous track. Its beautiful piano melody sounding through a haunting saxophone refrain would be enough to be hypnotic, but the sharper chops and jarring samples keep the song too grounded. Just as I'm leaning back and starting to really dive into the track its over. Being one of my favorite tunes from the album, I would have enjoyed an extra minute at least of this song.
FISHING is a nice change of pace. It knows exactly what it wants to be and isn't afraid to hit you with its groovy bassline. Its funky, dancy and upbeat. FISHING stands out because you rarely have this kind of energetic vibe in vaporwave music. That said, Vol2. That album's closer is much more prototypical. It gets back to the chilling sax howls and slower, wobbly ethereal nature.
What stands out about DKDB is his use of unexpected samples. He keeps things much more lighthearted in nature. There's an almost childlike presence. His mixing and production abilities are definitely up to par for the genre. If you don't understand vaporwave, or you confused and asking yourself “whats with all this weaboo anime stuff” than this album is probably not for you.
If however you find yourself at home in the 80s reminiscent virtual plaza, than you can listen to more of DKDB's music here:
https://soundcloud.com/dkdb-waves
He also runs his own net-label called Goon Squad for helping produce talented musicians.
Check it out here:
https://soundcloud.com/goon-squad-inc