FILE 009: "Industrial Death-Funk"
Genre: Sarcastic, Groove-Oriented Noise
Band: The Hydraulic Dissent
Date of Release: Q1 2023
Certification: $7$ Safety Violations
The Genius: The Calculated Noise Floor
To create the perfect, claustrophobic atmosphere, Snarfus recorded the rhythm section in an active hydraulics factory. He didn't filter the factory's **ambient noise floor**; instead, he analyzed its spectral profile and composed the bass line to intentionally sit at the noise's harmonic third, resulting in a low-end that sounded simultaneously musical and completely chaotic. The drums were captured using a custom-built phase microphone that canceled out all reflections, making the rhythm feel like it was attacking the listener from **$1\text{mm}$ away**.
The Moron: The 'Authenticity' Gear Chain
Snarfus mandated that all guitar tracks be recorded using a guitar cable that was **$50\text{ft}$ long**, routed through a series of deliberately malfunctioning power strips. He claimed the resulting signal degradation and ground hum were "essential for the anti-corporate message." He also insisted the vocalist only use a microphone that had been previously dropped into a tank of industrial lubricant, claiming the residual moisture added "gravitas." The session was shut down by OSHA due to several unaddressed safety hazards, including an exposed power line leading to the $7$ violations.