http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6687&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fart-of-noise%2Fplaylists.rssThe Art of Noise were one of the most revolutionary sounds in early '80s dance music. They created complex, confounding collages of every genre in the spirit of early hip-hop, but their breaks were undisciplined, unwieldy and uncanny. As jazz horn blasts collided with cartoonish voices and crushing Industrial beats with syrupy synthesizers, their music seemed as much a mockery of music as a brilliant example of it. (The accompanying video for “Close [to the Edit]” had them destroying a grand piano with a chainsaw.) Their glib, catchy loops and samples made for perfect dance music, despite their comic value. They continued to evolve through the decade, creating sounds for both the dance floor and chill room until they disbanded at the turn of the decade. They recently reunited to pay homage to French composer Claude Debussy -- who evolved a formative approach to harmony -- and they continue to be a major sampling source and inspiration for sampladelic music. - Marc KateSynth Popen720Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:59:00 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6687&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fart-of-noise%2Fplaylists.rss The Art of Noise were one of the most revolutionary sounds in early '80s dance music. They created complex, confounding collages of every genre in the spirit of early hip-hop, but their breaks were undisciplined, unwieldy and uncanny. As jazz horn blasts collided with cartoonish voices and crushing Industrial beats with syrupy synthesizers, their music seemed as much a mockery of music as a brilliant example of it. (The accompanying video for “Close [to the Edit]” had them destroying a grand piano with a chainsaw.) Their glib, catchy loops and samples made for perfect dance music, despite their comic value. They continued to evolve through the decade, creating sounds for both the dance floor and chill room until they disbanded at the turn of the decade. They recently reunited to pay homage to French composer Claude Debussy -- who evolved a formative approach to harmony -- and they continue to be a major sampling source and inspiration for sampladelic music. - Marc Kate http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.30969551&variant=play&rws=%2Fart-of-noise%2Fplaylists.rss Rock/Pop Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:08:24 -0800 Playlists Featuring Art of Noise on Rhapsody Online 30969551 ply.30969551 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.30969551&variant=play&rws=%2Fart-of-noise%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.30648538&variant=play&rws=%2Fart-of-noise%2Fplaylists.rss Rock/Pop Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:42:22 -0700 Playlists Featuring Art of Noise on Rhapsody Online 30648538 ply.30648538 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.30648538&variant=play&rws=%2Fart-of-noise%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.30264058&variant=play&rws=%2Fart-of-noise%2Fplaylists.rss Electronica/Dance Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:42:09 -0800 Playlists Featuring Art of Noise on Rhapsody Online 30264058 ply.30264058 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.30264058&variant=play&rws=%2Fart-of-noise%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.29577510&variant=play&rws=%2Fart-of-noise%2Fplaylists.rss Rock/Pop Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:17:27 -0700 Playlists Featuring Art of Noise on Rhapsody Online 29577510 ply.29577510 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.29577510&variant=play&rws=%2Fart-of-noise%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.28872141&variant=play&rws=%2Fart-of-noise%2Fplaylists.rss Soul/R&B Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:28:46 -0700 Playlists Featuring Art of Noise on Rhapsody Online 28872141 ply.28872141 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.28872141&variant=play&rws=%2Fart-of-noise%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.28417982&variant=play&rws=%2Fart-of-noise%2Fplaylists.rss Jazz Mon, 5 Oct 2009 10:16:08 -0700 Playlists Featuring Art of Noise on Rhapsody Online 28417982 ply.28417982 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.28417982&variant=play&rws=%2Fart-of-noise%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.24692653&variant=play&rws=%2Fart-of-noise%2Fplaylists.rss Rap/Hip-Hop Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:57:29 -0800 Playlists Featuring Art of Noise on Rhapsody Online 24692653 ply.24692653 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.24692653&variant=play&rws=%2Fart-of-noise%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.23552280&variant=play&rws=%2Fart-of-noise%2Fplaylists.rss Rock/Pop Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:04:46 -0700 Playlists Featuring Art of Noise on Rhapsody Online 23552280 ply.23552280 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.23552280&variant=play&rws=%2Fart-of-noise%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.23314468&variant=play&rws=%2Fart-of-noise%2Fplaylists.rss Alt/Punk Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:53:59 -0800 Playlists Featuring Art of Noise on Rhapsody Online 23314468 ply.23314468 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.23314468&variant=play&rws=%2Fart-of-noise%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.23301270&variant=play&rws=%2Fart-of-noise%2Fplaylists.rss Rock/Pop Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:19:16 -0800 Playlists Featuring Art of Noise on Rhapsody Online 23301270 ply.23301270 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.23301270&variant=play&rws=%2Fart-of-noise%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.22717056&variant=play&rws=%2Fart-of-noise%2Fplaylists.rss Electronica/Dance Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:58:48 -0700 Playlists Featuring Art of Noise on Rhapsody Online 22717056 ply.22717056 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.22717056&variant=play&rws=%2Fart-of-noise%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.22658674&variant=play&rws=%2Fart-of-noise%2Fplaylists.rss Alt/Punk Sat, 18 Jul 2009 11:11:00 -0700 Playlists Featuring Art of Noise on Rhapsody Online 22658674 ply.22658674 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.22658674&variant=play&rws=%2Fart-of-noise%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.13299044&variant=play&rws=%2Fart-of-noise%2Fplaylists.rss Soul/R&B Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:42:55 -0800 Playlists Featuring Art of Noise on Rhapsody Online 13299044 ply.13299044 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.13299044&variant=play&rws=%2Fart-of-noise%2Fplaylists.rss