Caspa & Rusko - Fabriclive 37

The number of sub-genres beginning to appear in the electronic music field is becoming almost as difficult to comprehend as the expansion of the universe. In 2007 another new genre known as “dubstep” emerged from the UK underground into the mainstream with the release of Fabriclive 37 featuring Caspa and Rusko. Dubstep draws its influence from several other electronic genres including drum and bass, dub, and grime as well as some organic genres such as reggae and hip-hop. The foundation of the music is built on a polyrhythm of 4/4 rhythm sections layered over 6/8 bass lines. Syncopation is also a key element to the music as accents are often placed on off beats giving a feeling of unstable rhythm. Sonically, the bass lines used in Fabriclive 37 could be described as what a robot might sound like sitting on a toilet after a meal of bad sushi. To say the least, the sound is a bit unsettling. The melodic portions of the music include a wide variety of styles and instruments. The opening track on the album entitled “Girl From the Codrine City” features a jazzy saxophone melody while the album’s second track, “Cockney Violin,” incorporates a classical sound with the use of violin and flute melodies. Other tracks include soothing reggae style vocals comparable to what might be found on a Bob Marley album. Overall the melodic portions of Fabriclive 37 are pleasing to the ear, but the strange bass lines are likely to leave the listener wondering where to find the nearest bathroom.