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Influences: We Will Fail

 
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We Will Fail is the experimental techno alias of graphic artist/producer Aleksandra Grünholz, whose new album Dancing is out this Friday. It draws heavily from the power of rave sonics & structures while filtering these influences through a fractured IDM filter. The album caps off a busy year in which Grünholz launched her Refined Productions imprint with a pair of EPs feauturing remixes from the likes of Eomac, M.E.S.H. and Peder Mannerfelt, and also contributed a track to the Houndstooth compilation In Death's Dream Kingdom. For her Influences selections, she has broken down some classic rave tracks in order to explain which elements she found most interesting when creating Dancing. Check it out below.

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Mauro Picotto - Komodo

This track is really awful. One finger melody, obvious drops and pseudo-exotic chants. But it works and was extremely popular when it came up. I was wondering if it’s possible to make experimental electronic track that could work like this trashy dance hit. I tried to use simple melodies and make a similar ‘catharsis moment’ in my track ‘Put Your Hands Up In The Air’. The title is not random of course.

  • Mauro Picotto - Komodo

    This track is really awful. One finger melody, obvious drops and pseudo-exotic chants. But it works and was extremely popular when it came up. I was wondering if it’s possible to make experimental electronic track that could work like this trashy dance hit. I tried to use simple melodies and make a similar ‘catharsis moment’ in my track ‘Put Your Hands Up In The Air’. The title is not random of course.

  • The Moog - Rush Hour

    Loops, synthesizers and lots of happiness. Why not go that way? I really like distorted chords there. The sound solo is not pleasant for ears but in the track – it’s crazy!

  • Members Of Mayday - Sonic Empire

    I still like the track and how the tension is built. It grows all the time!

  • Warped Kore - The Power

    This track changes a lot over time. It starts with a harsh lead before a fast beat is added. Then comes the vocal, and the music brings you to another place. Just when you forget about the beginning, the lead comes back… ‘The Power’ is a really good title for what this track does.

  • Emmanuel Top - Radio

    I can’t believe it’s from 1995! I just love this track and how subtle samples make it sound so interesting.

  • Da Hool - Meet Her At The Love Parade

    I really like the melody here. I know it’s simple, and the beat is simple too – but it’s catchy and makes me wanna drop everything and dance in the street.

  • Westbam & Afrika Bambaataa - Agharta

    Another banger. I’m amazed how simple means can build such a cool track. It sounds old right now but some solutions are really nice – lost of space for hi-hats and a quiet leading melody. And I still have no idea how it came to pass that Afrika Bambaata made a track with WestBam.

  • Second Phase - Mentasm

    And again, aggressive leads that bring great energy. Tracks like this are full of power. It’s not pleasant in a simple way – I mean, it speeds you up.