vocoderized

This is the instrumental 12-inch version of the iconic 1982 song that provided the blueprint for the spacey, tech-hop known as electro by combining a Kraftwerk sample, vocoderized vocal lines and another key innovation for then-nascent hip-hop -- the use of drum machines, in this case mimicking a drum pattern also lifted from Kraftwerk.

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The vocoderized effects generally work, although they make the chorus and Nadine's "beautiful robots" bits seem less emotionally powerful, but I suppose with the song being curtailed that was only to be expected.

unknown title 2009

The vocoderized effects generally work, although they make the chorus and Nadine's "beautiful robots" bits seem less emotionally powerful, but I suppose with the song being curtailed that was only to be expected.

unknown title 2009

The vocoderized effects generally work, although they make the chorus and Nadine's "beautiful robots" bits seem less emotionally powerful.

unknown title 2009