Rob Dougan's is a landmark trip-hop and neo-classical track that gained global fame after being featured in the 1999 sci-fi classic The Matrix . Originally released in 1995 on Mo' Wax Records, the song is celebrated for its unique fusion of orchestral elements and heavy breakbeats. Composition and Samples
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: Some fans interpret the song's progression as a portrayal of the struggle against addiction, moving from temptation to consequences. Artistic Legacy Rob Dougan - Clubbed To Death
While synonymous with The Matrix , the song has lived a long second life across various media:
Rob Dougan himself is known for being an "odd musician" who reportedly doesn't consider much of his work for The Matrix very highly. Despite this, "Clubbed to Death" remains a staple for testing the low-end performance of headphones and speakers due to its dramatically swelling bass line. Rob Dougan's is a landmark trip-hop and neo-classical
: The driving drum beat samples "It's a New Day" by Skull Snaps and "Impeach the President" by The Honey Drippers .
: It features breakdown scratches from funk band Pleasure’s "Celebrate the Good Things". Cultural Impact and Media Presence : Some fans interpret the song's progression as
The track is famous for its "Kurayamino Variation," which famously scores the "Woman in the Red Dress" scene in The Matrix . Its distinctive sound is built on several key layers: