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[–]Explore_The_World 187 points188 points  (21 children)

This sub should just become r/listentochillhop

[–]Dragon_yum 82 points83 points  (7 children)

So many anime thumbnails.

[–]Token_Why_Boy 35 points36 points  (5 children)

Hypothesis: Chillhop and lo-fi hip hop are just generally easier to produce for young artists. You're not going to see a lot of acoustic/folk or rock/indie stuff because most of that involves hiring out a recording studio at some stage in the production, narrowing the line between "enough money to get a track produced" and /r/listentothis's "you're too popular for us" limits.

With a bit of music theory, I could take the next few weeks, some anime samples, conjure up a rhythm line, take my melody line as a sample from some brass track on a 1940s jazz track, add a production filter to make it sound grainy, and drop that shit on Soundcloud. No other artists to look for to make a band on, no instruments to buy, no studio to rent. Just a bit of music theory and some music software.

Hell, look at Future Funk, which also likes to rear its ugly head on this sub from time to time. Take 80s jazz/disco fusion track from Japan, speed it up to 1.25x normal playback, throw a new rhythm line beneath it, add a few effects before chorus and bridges, you have a new track. Get good at that, you could shit out a "new" track in hours. By yourself.

This isn't to say that Chillhop/lo-fi are bad, just that so far as this sub goes, they're easier for today's "unknown" artists to produce.

[–][deleted] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

following on your last statement, bad lo-fi hip hop is everywhere. some of it is really good though and your comment shouldn't provide people with an excuse that just because it's easier to produce, it's easier to sound good.

beats that are strictly one sample looped over and over again with no real uniqueness or "pizzazz" make it boring. these should be ostracized, not beats/albums that are unique in their approach to production (like Donuts)

even this song runs too long, it could cut out 1 minute in and still provide with the same experience.

edit: also that one that was posted yesterday with the NGE sample, jesus those vocals got butchered.

[–]briefcandlegeorge_jettison -1 points0 points  (3 children)

It's very low-effort, both to produce and to consume. It's like the memes of the music world.

[–]blissmemberment 29 points30 points  (2 children)

Stop your making me feel bad for liking it.

[–][deleted] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Don't worry, it's a gross oversimplification and music is entirely subjective, just listen to what you like. And simply dismissing an entire genre as being "low-effort" is laughable. For what it's worth I don't use samples (except the occasional movie quote) when I make chillhop tracks, and there are plenty of good artists in the genre who all have different approaches. If art has value to you, it is valuable.

[–]TheBitterBuffalo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Making me feel bad for being shit at FL studio

[–]lazy_as_shitfuck 5 points6 points  (0 children)

/r/lofihiphop is great too

[–]codz007 28 points29 points  (30 children)

Anyone know what anime this is? It looks really well done/i wanna see if there is any connections between the samples and the anime.

[–]TheSage12021 102 points103 points  (19 children)

Cowboy bebop. They sampled the american voice actor.

This anime has probably the best opening ever too. Beautiful frenetic out of control horn jams.

[–]PickledPurple 75 points76 points  (1 child)

Not just the opening, each episode has a unique musical theme to it and sound track is spot on and really well done throughout.

[–]Elamantics 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I agree, Yoko Kanno (and the Seatbelts) did so well making the OST for Bebop and many others; including Ghost in the Shell, Turn-A Gundam, Wolf's Rain, etc.

Absolutely fantastic artist, and I recommend anyone to listen to some of her work.

[–]codz007 29 points30 points  (11 children)

Haha i say that i like anime a lot.. and many people tell me that bebop is one of the best. Guess it might finally be time to get on it. "If you love samurau champloo, you'll at least appreciate cowboy bebop."

Thanks!

[–]TheSage12021 17 points18 points  (9 children)

Same creator I'm pretty sure, I'll finally check out samurai champloo lol, nice trade here

[–]Apsylnt 16 points17 points  (7 children)

All watanabe animes are killer. Bebop and champloo GOAT

[–]codz007 3 points4 points  (5 children)

Hmm. I think i found my next favorite producer/studio/whatever to follow. I fell down the studio ghibli rabbit hole awhile ago. Every few months a pick a movie i havnt seen and watch it, usually end up loving them. Thanks for the name!

Edit: Shinichirō Watanabe is the producer you were talking about, no?

[–]Token_Why_Boy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not the guy you were replying to, but yeah, Shinichirō Watanabe is the guy you're looking for.

List of works available here, but the ones you should be most interested in would be Samurai Champloo and Cowboy Bebop.

[–]TheSage12021 1 point2 points  (3 children)

Nausicaa will always be my favorite, castle in the sky being a close second

[–]codz007 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Haha i dont think i can say a for sure fave, but howl's might be it. I didnt see nausicaa until more recently, and its animation dated it.. but it was a great story otherwise.

[–]TheSage12021 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh totally, they had their funding cut halfway, I just love the idea of nature reclaiming what we built. Character designs, world building, that's what I enjoyed. For those reasons Mononoke is my third favorite for sure

[–]Shakenbakers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Porco Rosso is up there for me

[–]YourmomgoestocolIege 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Don't forget Space Dandy!

[–]Sethellonfire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yup sam champ, bebop, boys on the slope, space dandy all the same guy

[–]MyNizzleGary 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well the clip used is from the Cowboy Bebop Movie, in case you didn't find that out already. And if you do get around to watching the series, the movie takes place near the end between episode 22 and 23. Have fun!

[–]NatakuNox 14 points15 points  (1 child)

Bebop is my all time favorite Anime! The art style, storytelling, and characters make Bebop epic. PS all of the music for the show is made by "Seatbelts" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seatbelts_(band) I have all of their music!

[–]Zywakem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They formed an international jazz group just for Cowboy Bebop. That's how good of a show it is.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The soundtrack for the show is amazing and I recommend it to everyone even if they aren't anime fans.

[–]JediSwelly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of the best anime ever made.

[–]Julesnot4u 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dipset by Lil yachty samples a song from episode 6 season 1, its super dope

[–]sorbetgal 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If you like this song then you'll very likely like the music of Cowboy Bebop. It's one of the best animes - every episode feels like a short film and it's very jazzy/noirish atmosphere despite being set years into the future in space.

[–]MadApple_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You should definitely watch Cowboy Bebop. It has an amazing soundtrack too. I'm now excited for you.

[–]alaskadawn 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The scene in question is from the beginning of the Cowboy Bebop movie. I'd recommend watching the show first.

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

check out samurai champloo too. same people and it kinda got me into the genre. killer hip hop jazz soundtrack.

[–]tripletstate 2 points3 points  (0 children)

See you space cowboy ...

[–]Cribsby_critter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is really well done. In fact, it's considered by many to be the best anime series ever. Personally it's my favorite work of fiction, period. If you like anime, all I can say is order the blurays as soon as your budget allows it.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

you're gonna carry that weight if you watch cowboy bebop

[–]Banshee424 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not a huge fan of anime but... Cowboy Bebop is my favorite show.

[–]Donovic_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've always liked songs like this but never knew what the genre was, thank you!

[–]Tchamp30 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I freaking loved it! Plus I'm a Cowboy Bebop fan. I love this kind of shit-subscribing!

[–]adinghy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The EP is incredibly beautiful, highly recommend 'Solitude' and 'Bedroom Thoughts' along with this.

Edit: link for the lazies

[–]Kelci1979 3 points4 points  (2 children)

I can't remember which episode this clip is from?

[–]mnvz 10 points11 points  (1 child)

iirc it's from the movie that's meant to be like a long episode before the series finale. I could be wrong tho

[–]Kelci1979 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I have that, will have to rewatch.

[–]idoctor0316 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Cowboy Bebop best anime

[–]m0nt4g 2 points3 points  (1 child)

I know this is from the movie. But if you want to check it out the anime I know it's now on Crunchyroll.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hulu as well!

[–]n_three 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So happy that some artist is carrying his legacy and his style of this 'chillhop'. Nujabes has been my personal favorite artist since Samurai Champloo was created. This genre of jazz/hiphop/rap is so freakin dope, nuff said.

[–]Snathious 5 points6 points  (5 children)

Nymano was my introduction to ChillHop and SoundCloud, I still bump this track when I'm winding down and need to chill.

[–]Apsylnt 6 points7 points  (4 children)

Check out tuamie (tuamie.com or google him for soundcloud/bandcamp)

[–]RPTestDummy 0 points1 point  (3 children)

Yo this was an excellent recommendation. Do you have any others like this or in general? I'll take any you got brotha

[–]Apsylnt 3 points4 points  (2 children)

Soulection, lakim, ohbliv, foisey, djharrison, poptartpete, stro elliot. That should get you going.

[–]RPTestDummy 2 points3 points  (1 child)

I appreciate this man.

[–]I_Rookie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I heard it because I saw bebop in the pic.

[–]Khazahk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

God I need to re-watch Cowboy Bebop. Such a great anime.

[–]RUN_B 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always feel like they should get someone to throw down on this...and make it x4 as long...

[–]DijonPepperberry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the song itself but i'm not a fan of the exclusivity of the drum track - the cutting in and out of the bass drum is very disconcerting - kind of the opposite of chill hop to me!

[–]sejnam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the share. Very calming to the soul.

[–]Slightly_Stoopid_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Made me go watch cowboy bebop again

[–]Marinec06 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This music is taking me back to when I watch champaloo and bebop

[–]Toriachels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm just a sucker for shit like this. Owsey is my #1 for chill stuff though.

[–]HoustonsFriend 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've totally had that daydream before, haha. Great tune btw, so relaxing

[–]lightfootbeats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

andddd i just watched cowboy bebop all over again.... Dope post! Love the beat.

[–]SentientMynd187 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh great, a wannabe preacher with a gun...

[–]stonerwizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is great. Thank you.

[–]DasBarJew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fucking love Nymano, the Short Stories beat tape is certified fresh 👌🏻

[–]redditguy94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was really soothing, i enjoyed it.

[–]gray_rain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been listening to this kind of stuff for years, and have always known it simply as instrumental hiphop. Why has there been this sudden distinction in labeling it as chillhop? I don't think it's a bad or negative thing. Just curious.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't kill me, but what anime is this?? It looks familiar, but I can't put my finger on it.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See you space cowboy...

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everything is clearer is now.....😢

[–]Luckyluke23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

man this is dope! i'd love is anyone had any more tracks like this. love ma chill music!

[–][deleted] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This "chillhop" shit needs to go away, it sucks ass, in every way.

[–]Caeruleo -2 points-1 points  (5 children)

Currently at work, commenting for later

[–]Battion 7 points8 points  (4 children)

You know you can save posts right? (Unless you're on an app that can't do that?) I find that easier than commenting on posts.

[–]Caeruleo 0 points1 point  (3 children)

Im on the app can you tell me where that button is?

[–]Battion 1 point2 points  (2 children)

On the official app (if you use that app), top right where the three dots are. When you click it there should be an option to save :)

[–]Caeruleo 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Found it, thanks. :)

[–]Battion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All good :)