Minimal wave is a broad classification of music that comprises obscure, atypical examples of genres such as new wave, stripped-down electronic or synthesizer music, synth-pop, post-punk, and coldwave.[1][2] Most of the music tends to focus on electronic, pre-MIDI instrumentation and themes of sincere, rather than ironic, detachment.[1]
The term "minimal wave" draws some contention. Although much minimal wave is classified in the late 1970s and early 1980s and subsequently appeared on bootleg and one-off compilations, the genre didn't have a name until a record label of the same name began releasing compilations and reissues in the mid-2000s.[1]
Minimal Wave as a synecdoche of a broader scene has been a term of contention for many. The phrase stems from Veronica Vasicka’s restoration project/record label of the same name, but has become something of a stand-in for the entire spectrum of music Vasicka championed.
I had this collection of Dutch magazines from the early ’80s, and they kept using the terms "minimal electronics", "new wave", "coldwave" and a bunch of others. I kind of thought there should be a term that covers all this music, and I thought "minimal wave" could be it. When I registered the website, I was able to register the name.[3]
For a 2009 publicity piece, Vasicka wrote that the music overlaps with several other genres, "The Minimal Wave genre actually formed only several years ago, as a result of a resurgence of interest in the roots of pre-MIDI electronic new wave (1978–1985), mainly from North America, Europe and Japan. This music is sometimes referred to as minimal electronic, minimal synth, coldwave, new wave, technopop, or synthpop, depending on the particular style, year, and location of the band."[2][failed verification] She identifies Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark's Organisation, Depeche Mode's Speak & Spell, John Foxx's Metamatic, Kraftwerk's The Man-Machine, Yellow Magic Orchestra's Solid State Survivor, and early Human League as influential in the development of the genre.[2]
In its heyday, the music's demographic had subcultures all over the world, but was most critical in Europe (particularly the UK) and the US, where the machines used to create this type of music were readily available. The fanzine CLEM (Contact List Of Electronic Musicians) helped create a worldwide community of musicians in the genre, prior to the use of the Internet. Many of the musicians in the genre collaborated via mail. [4]
Characteristicsedit
According to Vasicka, the genre's hallmarks include minimal musical structures, relatively unpolished production, and the use of analog synthesizers and drum machines manufactured in the 1970s and 1980s. The instrumental arrangements featured "mechanical beats" and "short repetitive patterns", plus "noticeably synthesized drum programming and trebly, thin melodies" which emphasized the artificiality of synthesized sound. Vocal arrangements "acted as a counterpoint to that artificiality." Musicians in the genre were often influenced by avant-garde movements such as futurism and constructivism, and by the literature of science fiction and existentialism.[2]
^ abcdGabriele, Timothy (11 June 2010). "Various Artists: The Minimal Wave Tapes Volume One [review]". PopMatters.com. Retrieved 18 June 2010.
^ abcdVasicka, Veronica (26 January 2010), "20 best: Minimal Wave", FACT magazine, retrieved 18 June 2010
^Tantum, Bruce (1 December 2009). "A synth-obsessed label turns four". Time Out. Retrieved 28 February 2011.
^Boffi, Salome (28 August 2022). "Minimal Wave als Genre im Überblick [interview transcript]". rss.com. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
External linksedit
Minimal Wave Records
"Minimal Wave, Crate-digging For Obscure Gems To Reissue" Tiny Mix Tapes, September 2008.
Eye On '09: Minimal Wave,[dead link] by Nik Mercer, 16 January 2009.
Review of V/A The Found Tapes: A Compilation of Minimal Wave From North America '81-'87, by Franklin Bruno of the Boston Phoenix, 1 April 2008.
, by Jeff Klingman, 28 April 2008.
, Intergalactic FM, 12 February 2009.
, MTN: The Innervisions Dossier, 30 September 2009.
Veronica Vasicka / Minimal Wave, Revel In New York, January 2010.
Minimal Wave's Big Splash, by Colleen Nika for Interview Magazine 28 September 2010.
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Minimal wave is a broad classification of music that comprises obscure atypical examples of genres such as new wave stripped down electronic or synthesizer music synth pop post punk and coldwave 1 2 Most of the music tends to focus on electronic pre MIDI instrumentation and themes of sincere rather than ironic detachment 1 Minimal waveStylistic originsSynth pop post punk coldwave new waveCultural origins1970s 1980sTypical instrumentsSynthesisers drum machineOther topicsMinimal Wave RecordsThe term minimal wave draws some contention Although much minimal wave is classified in the late 1970s and early 1980s and subsequently appeared on bootleg and one off compilations the genre didn t have a name until a record label of the same name began releasing compilations and reissues in the mid 2000s 1 Contents 1 Background and etymology 2 Characteristics 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksBackground and etymology editMinimal Wave as a synecdoche of a broader scene has been a term of contention for many The phrase stems from Veronica Vasicka s restoration project record label of the same name but has become something of a stand in for the entire spectrum of music Vasicka championed Timothy Gabriele of PopMatters 2010 1 Veronica Vasicka founder of the Minimal Wave record label claims to have coined the genre name She said in a 2009 interview I had this collection of Dutch magazines from the early 80s and they kept using the terms minimal electronics new wave coldwave and a bunch of others I kind of thought there should be a term that covers all this music and I thought minimal wave could be it When I registered the website I was able to register the name 3 For a 2009 publicity piece Vasicka wrote that the music overlaps with several other genres The Minimal Wave genre actually formed only several years ago as a result of a resurgence of interest in the roots of pre MIDI electronic new wave 1978 1985 mainly from North America Europe and Japan This music is sometimes referred to as minimal electronic minimal synth coldwave new wave technopop or synthpop depending on the particular style year and location of the band 2 failed verification She identifies Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark s Organisation Depeche Mode s Speak amp Spell John Foxx s Metamatic Kraftwerk s The Man Machine Yellow Magic Orchestra s Solid State Survivor and early Human League as influential in the development of the genre 2 In its heyday the music s demographic had subcultures all over the world but was most critical in Europe particularly the UK and the US where the machines used to create this type of music were readily available The fanzine CLEM Contact List Of Electronic Musicians helped create a worldwide community of musicians in the genre prior to the use of the Internet Many of the musicians in the genre collaborated via mail 4 Characteristics editAccording to Vasicka the genre s hallmarks include minimal musical structures relatively unpolished production and the use of analog synthesizers and drum machines manufactured in the 1970s and 1980s The instrumental arrangements featured mechanical beats and short repetitive patterns plus noticeably synthesized drum programming and trebly thin melodies which emphasized the artificiality of synthesized sound Vocal arrangements acted as a counterpoint to that artificiality Musicians in the genre were often influenced by avant garde movements such as futurism and constructivism and by the literature of science fiction and existentialism 2 See also editDark wave MicrogenresReferences edit a b c d Gabriele Timothy 11 June 2010 Various Artists The Minimal Wave Tapes Volume One review PopMatters com Retrieved 18 June 2010 a b c d Vasicka Veronica 26 January 2010 20 best Minimal Wave FACT magazine retrieved 18 June 2010 Tantum Bruce 1 December 2009 A synth obsessed label turns four Time Out Retrieved 28 February 2011 Boffi Salome 28 August 2022 Minimal Wave als Genre im Uberblick interview transcript rss com Retrieved 31 August 2022 External links editMinimal Wave Records Minimal Wave Crate digging For Obscure Gems To Reissue Tiny Mix Tapes September 2008 Eye On 09 Minimal Wave dead link by Nik Mercer 16 January 2009 Review of V A The Found Tapes A Compilation of Minimal Wave From North America 81 87 by Franklin Bruno of the Boston Phoenix 1 April 2008 Ripping Vinyl Part 2 by Jeff Klingman 28 April 2008 Review of Stereo Somewhere In The Night Intergalactic FM 12 February 2009 Minimal Wave And The Great Treasures From The Golden 80s MTN The Innervisions Dossier 30 September 2009 Veronica Vasicka Minimal Wave Revel In New York January 2010 Minimal Wave s Big Splash by Colleen Nika for Interview Magazine 28 September 2010 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Minimal wave amp oldid 1143169531, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
