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  Cyberpunk Music
Cyberpunks have always been fighting what is cyberpunk music and what's not, and if there's special cyberpunk music at all.
Therefore, cyberpunk music is as undefinable as cyberpunk itself.
But some cyberpunks also listen to heavy metal styles and gothic for the darkness, and some people think that industrial music is the cyberpunk music style.
project.cyberpunk.ru /idb/music.html   (409 words)

  
  Cyberpunk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cyberpunk writers tend to use elements from the hard-boiled detective novel, film noir, and postmodernist prose to describe the often nihilistic underground side of the electronic society that surged in the 1980s and 1990s.
Cyberpunk literature is often used as a metaphor for the present day-worries about the failings of corporations, corruption in governments, alienation and surveillance technology.
Certain music genres like drum'n'bass were directly influenced by cyberpunk, even generating a whole subgenre called neurofunk, where the bass lines, synths and beats try to give the listener the sensation of being inside a sprawl or crawling through cyberspace.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cyberpunk   (4144 words)

  
 The Cyberpunk Movement - Cyberpunk music ?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Cyberpunk music is perhaps the hardest aspect of the culture to define because cyberpunk is essentially a literary genre.
However, it is usually agreed that cyberpunk music is simply music that either deals with cyberpunk themes, or is produced in a way that reflects the cyberpunk sensibility.
The musical phenomenon closest to cyberpunk is propably the rave culture that combines both the ultra-technological and anarchistic aspects of cyberpunk.
www.hatii.arts.gla.ac.uk /MultimediaStudentProjects/00-01/0003637k/project/html/othmusic.htm   (185 words)

  
 All Things Cyber   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
I originally intended to focus this web site on cyberpunk music, but in the course of my research, I found that it was difficult to center on one subject music without including the entire genre of cyberpunk.
Cyberpunk means many things to many people, depending on what subgenre you are referring to, for example: music, literature or fashion.
Cyberpunk itself is a fusion of two very different words: 'cyber' and 'punk' and this fusion is the key to understanding cyberpunk.
www.wiu.edu /users/emp102/Cyberpunk   (423 words)

  
 Cyberpunk music - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cyberpunk is not a music genre per se, but more a term that can be used to describe music that incorperates cyberpunk like musical or lyrical concepts.
The first usage of the term for a style of music was the Voivod's 'Nothingface', a psychedelic thrash metal album inspired by William Gibson's Neuromancer novel.
Genres that can also be described as cyberpunk influenced include industrial, electronic body music, drum and Bass, intelligent dance music, power noise, futurepop and neurofunk.
www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cyberpunk_music   (150 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Cyberpunk music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Futurepop is a recently-emerging musical genre, an outgrowth of EBM with synth pop influences.
Categories: Music genre stubs Cyberpunk (a portmanteau of cybernetics and punk) is a sub-genre of science fiction which focuses on computers or information technology, usually coupled with some degree of breakdown in social order.
Cyberpunk fashion is a modern fashion movement, seen mostly in underground night clubs.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Cyberpunk-music   (321 words)

  
 Cyber Punk Radio
This episode of Cyberpunk Radio is a simple exercise in mind washing- let it cleanse you of corporate media indoctrination.
CyberPunk Radio SF 17 returns to the roots of Punk with the MC5, Iggy Pop, and Kill Allen Wrench.
CyberPunk Radio SF turns 16, episodes that is, with GW bush and "My United States of Whatever", Total Beer (another CPR sponsor!), Taco Man from Ebola World updates us on Katrina and GW Idiot, and finally, we listen in to Al Gore Talking to himself.
www.mental-escher.net /cyberpunkradio   (2957 words)

  
 Cyberpunk music - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
The first usage of the term for a style of music was the Voivod 'Nothingface' album, which was inspired by William Gibson's Neuromancer novel.
Contemporary usage in nightclubs refers to EBM and Future Pop, Industrial being too old fashioned and not having enough synth to reflect the futuristic elements in the Cyberpunk subculture.
Examples of Cyberpunk bands or groups include Atari Teenage Riot (see also Alec Empire and Digital Hardcore Recordings), Katscan, Goteki and Arkham Asylum (now known as 'Arkasai').
www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Cyberpunk_music   (191 words)

  
 alt.cyberpunk Frequently Asked Questions list
In cyberpunk stories' settings, there is usually a "system" which dominates the lives of most "ordinary" people, be it an oppresive government, a group of large, paternalistic corporations, or a fundamentalist religion.
Cyberpunk literature focuses on these people, and often on how they turn the system's technological tools to their own ends.
Those who claim there _is_ cyberpunk music usually say the fast, synthesized, and sample-oriented forms such as techno, rave, and industrial music are "cyberpunk".
www.cs.uu.nl /wais/html/na-dir/cyberpunk-faq.html   (3926 words)

  
 All Things Cyber
Music is the hardest aspect of the cyberpunk culture to define because cyberpunk is essentially a literary genre.
The closest musical genre is probably the rave culture that combines both the ultra-technological and anarchistic aspects of cyberpunk.
There are many descriptions of what cyberpunk music is and how it sounds from a fast, synthesized and sample-oriented forms such as techno, rave and industrial to hard-edged, loud, discordant sounds associated with punk rock.
www.wiu.edu /users/emp102/Cyberpunk/music.html   (208 words)

  
 alt.cyberpunk Frequently Asked Questions list   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
In cyberpunk stories' settings, there is usually a "system" which dominates the lives of most "ordinary" people, be it an oppresive government, a group of large, paternalistic corporations, or a fundamentalist religion.
Cyberpunk literature focuses on these people, and often on how they turn the system's technological tools to their own ends.
Spurred on by cyberpunk literature, in the mid-1980's certain groups of people started referring to themselves as cyberpunk, because they correctly noticed the seeds of the fictional "techno-system" in Western society today, and because they identified with the marginalized characters in cyberpunk stories.
www.faqs.org /faqs/cyberpunk-faq   (3847 words)

  
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The first use of "cyberpunk" to designate a body of literature is generally credited to Gardner Dozois, who, at the time (the early '80s), was editor of _Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine_.
Magazines about cyberpunk and related topics Some magazines which are popular among cyberpunk fans are: _Mondo 2000_ P O Box 10171 Berkeley, CA 94709-0171 Voice (510)845-9018, Fax (510)649-9630 Editorials: editor@mondo2000.com Subscriptions: subscriptions@mondo2000.com Advertising: advertising@mondo2000.com _Mondo_'s reputation has been declining among cyberpunk fans lately, as the articles have become less and less technically-oriented.
The UWP Music Archives, at "ftp.uwp.edu:/pub/music/", has subdirectories of musical interest, such as discographies and lyrics of many bands, some of them "cyberpunk".
wsmf.org /textfiles/sf/cyberfaq   (3402 words)

  
 Articles - Cyberpunk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
It's notable that the generation that cyberpunk claimed to represent did not step forward to embrace it: The real punks of the 1980s apparently read little, and most young science-fiction readers of that era stayed with traditional storytellers like Larry Niven and Anne McCaffrey, not to mention the literary giants Asimov, Heinlein and Clarke.
Both the atmosphere of the game and the plot, which involves rebellion against a corrupt megacorp, are rooted in and derivative of the genre.
It has been argued that Cyberpunk, as a near-future game, talks about what life could possibly be like, while Shadowrun, as a fantasy game, is more focused on using the fantastic world to address modern day problems through the metaphor of the game.
www.go-trucks.com /articles/Cyberpunk   (3802 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Cyberpunk: Music: Billy Idol   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The goal Billy Idol had was to pioneer a new hi-tech music style, hence the title 'Cyberpunk.' For that, he deserves credit for his attempt.
Fans of electronic music or techno may enjoy this, whether or not they were fans of Billy Idol.
Cyberpunk is darkly creative beginning with the first song, Wasteland, to the last untitled song.
www.amazon.com /Cyberpunk-Billy-Idol/dp/B00000IN06   (1862 words)

  
 ipedia.com: Cyberpunk fashion Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Cyberpunk fashion is a modern fashion movement, seen mostly in underground nightclubs.
In the UK and perhaps elsewhere this is better known as cybergoth, and is tied into the EBM side of the goth scene.
Cyberprep fashion is a derogatory term used to refer to yuppie trends that reflect the flip side of cyberpunk fashion.
www.ipedia.com /cyberpunk_fashion.html   (167 words)

  
 Frequently Asked Questions on alt   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
There is often a sense of moral ambiguity; simply fighting "the system" (to topple it, or just to stay alive) does not make the main characters "heroes" or "good" in the traditional sense.
"Crackers" are the real-world analogues of the "console cowboys" of cyberpunk fiction; they break in to other people's computer systems, without their permission, for illicit gain or simply for the pleasure of exercising their skill.
Many cyberpunk fans have an uneasy relationship with Mondo 2000; their esteem for it varies according to the amount of technical content and affected hipness in the articles.
www.clc.uc.edu /~WOLFFG/alt_cp_faq.htm   (3528 words)

  
 Definition of Cyberpunk fashion
It is not unusual to see a cyberpunk wearing circuit board jewlery.
Some goths have come to calling cyberpunks 'pineapple-heads', because of this unusual hairstyle.
In the United Kingdom this is better known as cybergoth, and is tied into the EBM side of the goth scene.
www.wordiq.com /definition/Cyberpunk_fashion   (208 words)

  
 neoTERM - Pixie's Column
This is the place where I will be submitting my general rants and thoughts, mainly on neocron and cyberpunk but i also might throw some things in on real life...
My music taste has been described, as "weird" since most of my friends are slaves to the charts or the mainstream Drum and Bass.
I play Cyberpunk with a few of my friends and it has to be the best tabletop game I have played.
www.rpgplanet.com /neocron/columns/pixie.asp   (466 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
An article in an electronic music magazine saw the view of cyberpunk science fiction similar to the world view present in the digitally created music of these artists.
The information that follows is a list of various genres that *I* feel fall under cyberpunk or that I've picked up from various cyberpunk magzines, etc. Most of these are the same books, movies, videos, and zines you will hear mentioned when someone describes or defines cyberpunk.
Burroughs is credited with influencing cyberpunk writers, or are newer works with cyberpunk type themes, cut up, dark worlds, fast, though they are not science fiction, ie.
www.zzapp.org /alisonpl/cyberpunk_text.txt   (1940 words)

  
 Cyberpunk music: Definition and Links by Encyclopedian.com - All about Cyberpunk music
Cyberpunk music: Definition and Links by Encyclopedian.com - All about Cyberpunk music
The music was a very interesting psychedelic thrash metal with great song writing & production.
Contemporary usage in nightclubs refers to fast Techno music Dance music with Trance music elements.
www.encyclopedian.com /cy/Cyberpunk-music.html   (96 words)

  
 What to do about Cyberpunk Music and Cyberpunk Art… | Cyberpunk Review
I would think cyberpunk music would have to be a fusion of synthesized sound with more organic sounds.
I think “cyberpunk” music is entirely relating to the subject matter of the individual songs more so then a genre of music or just trying to say industrial is cyberpunk.
Regarding whether there is cyberpunk music or not, I’m not ready to say, “No, there isn’t.” Music seems pretty closely intertwined with the term.
www.cyberpunkreview.com /cyberpunk-music/what-to-do-about-cyberpunk-music-and-cyberpunk-art   (1940 words)

  
 What Is Cyberpunk Music?
Due to the fact that every defenition of cyberpunk can be argued to the point of non- existence, trying to define a genre of music is not a simple task.
The music is extremely electronic, busy (it's best to hear on CD, you almost need the sound quality with 06:21:03:11 UP EVIL) and alternative.
Whether or not his lirycs are cyberpunk, or if his attitude is cyberpunk, or if he has read Gibson, or if he knows what he's talking about are subjects that have recieved alot of attention.
project.cyberpunk.ru /idb/what_is_cyberpunk_music.html   (788 words)

  
 Cyberpunk music -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Cyberpunk music -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article
The first usage of the term for a style of music was the (Click link for more info and facts about Voivod) Voivod 'Nothingface' album, which was inspired by (Click link for more info and facts about William Gibson) William Gibson's (Click link for more info and facts about Neuromancer) Neuromancer novel.
The music was a psychedelic (Click link for more info and facts about thrash metal) thrash metal.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/cy/cyberpunk_music.htm   (112 words)

  
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There was even a flurry of cyberpunk role playing games, which were not based on any particular work, but on the common devices of the genre as a whole: yakuza, implant weapons, mega-corporations-- cool games, but not necessarily a sign of a vibrant and original literature.
But while some of the devices that the genre had started with may have lost their metaphoric punch, the essence of cyberpunk had not died, but was in fact thriving to an extent that no other form of science fiction ever really has.
The essence of cyberpunk can not die, because it is an insight into what it is to be a human in the kind of post industrial, capitalistic, technological civilization that we are a part of.
www.etext.org /Quartz/journals/Linenoiz/linenoiz-08   (3246 words)

  
 Cyberpunk Music Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
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Genres that can also be described as cyberpunk influenced include Industrial, Noize, Intelligent dance music, EBM, Futurepop and Drum and Bass.
www.karr.net /encyclopedia/Cyberpunk_music   (305 words)

  
 Baltimore City Paper: COLUMNS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
What they pay for is not so much writing or music, but someone to tailor these things to their specific needs.
Their take on downloading copyrighted music is: "Too bad about all these valuables being left out here in the open `n' all.
As long as there is a demand for music, there will someone around to help musicians make money from playing it.
www.citypaper.com /columns/story.asp?id=5551   (915 words)

  
 YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.
Electronic music for Cyberpunk and Futurists; from rave culture to cinema soundtracks, from experimental space music to industrial techno.
Whether you are into Electronic music for Cyberpunk and Futurists; from rave culture to cinema soundtracks, from experimental space music to industrial techno.
Things not to submit: Guitar based music (indie rock to metal etc.), live music shows, mobile phone captures or poor quality content.
www.youtube.com /group/cyberpunk   (256 words)

  
 somefreakishbehaviour
And it was in the midst of this bad dialogue and 80s hair that I made the connection between cyberpunk and dubstep.
Of course, cyberpunk is a pretty old idea these days, and dubstep quite a new form, so perhaps the sonic fiction of dubstep is actually a bit different, or evolved, or something, from the cyberpunk idea and I’ve just been watching too much Max Headroom (no such thing).
This is really exciting - it’s not dancefloor music but still deserves to be heard on a big system; I went to an art thing a while ago that Sofie was performing at and she was great but the sound was crap.
southernsteppa.com /somefreak   (1671 words)

  
 Cyberpunk - Music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Before Devil's Playground (an excellent album itself), Cyberpunk was seen as the 'end' of his career, his downfall.
His voice sounds great, and the music itself is coherent and adventurous, in a pre-techno sort of way.
But, the final musical track, "Mother Dawn", brings the listener out of the gloominess and into a hopeful state of mind again.
www.wensstyle.com /product/B000008GSB.html   (853 words)

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