How Boards of Canada Hacks Your Mind Through Nostalgia

Published: 04 October 2023
on channel: Album Affairs
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Boards of Canada burst onto the electronic music scene like a shockwave with their 1998 debut album ”Music Has the Right to Children”.

In an era dominated by jungle, breakbeats and the rise of digital music, the Scottish duo challenged the trend, favoring a vintage sound with an emphasis on soulful melodies rather than rhythm.

”Music Has the Right to Children” has since been hailed as one of the best electronic albums of all time, its pioneering sound spawning many imitators as well as influencing countless others.

The secret recipe behind the success, and the theme ingrained in every fiber of the album? Nostalgia.

Join me, as we take a deep dive into this landmark record, and examine how exactly Boards of Canada are able to evoke childhood memories in almost anyone who listens.

00:00 Intro
01:10 Boards of Canada: Early Years, Influences & First Recordings
04:08 90s Electronic Music (IDM & Warp Records)
05:12 Music Has the Right to Children
10:50 Conclusion

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