Another of my inspirations is actually a group of people, they are the trio of musicians behind the scenes of the virtual band the "Gorillaz". Their names are: Damon Albarn, Del the Funkee Homosapien, and Dan the Automator. The "Gorillaz" were formed in 1988 by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett. Four albums have been produced by the "Gorillaz" since their inception. The "Gorillaz" have heavy electronic, hip-hop, and rock influences. Much of the "Gorillaz" work features tension and release. The music starts off with a repetitive beat that continues for a while before the tension is released by something new.
Some examples of this are the songs Kids With Guns, Rock the House , and 19-2000. These songs rely on tension and release all throughout them, the melodies at different points and continue to build tension until it's released.
Love the Gorillaz, but never knew all of this about their B.T.S. Kids With Guns has to be one of my favorites, though I probably like theHot Chip Remix of it from D-Sides better than the original :).
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