The Amen break: how one six-second drum loop shaped modern music
Landon ProctorSaved in 9 people's production playlists, 2011–2026 · 15 Hacker News recommendations
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Nate Harrison's 2004 audio documentary traces the Amen break from a 1969 Winstons B-side through hip-hop, jungle and drum and bass, and asks who owns a sound once everyone samples it.
Recommended by 15 people on Hacker News between 2011 and 2026, usually as the place to start on the Amen break and the story of sampling.
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Here's the video to watch on the history of the Amen Break. It's very in-depth and I highly recommend it.
there's a wonderful video explaining the Amen Break that I suggest everybody watch at least once
this is an excellent 20-minute video about the history of the Amen Break