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Anyone have a good 80's BPM list?

Posted:
Wed Apr 13, 2005 10:01 am
by FreeWave
I dj a bit and am getting a proper 80's binder together. I'm also working on creating an Access database with bpm (beats per minute), genre info, popularity gauge, etc.
By chance does anyone have a list (or database) already? Are there any good lists on the web (I haven't seen any)?
Any help would be great. I can always upload a finished database in Access (or transfer it to Excel) if anyone wants to join in. [:p]

Posted:
Thu Apr 14, 2005 2:05 am
by human clone
Mostly industrial and synthpop, but there is some New Wave stuff as well:
http://blackbadtz.lm.com/bpm-by-bpm.txt

Posted:
Thu Apr 14, 2005 2:10 am
by FreeWave
Yeah I saw that list (if I was spinning more goth and industrial I'd flip for it). Not great for new wave though (minus a few songs by the cure and such).
I'll keep my ear out and if any one wants to collaborate on mine (in progress) I won't mind sh

Posted:
Fri Apr 22, 2005 1:42 am
by FreeWave
one last bump. I'm making decent progress so I don't need a ton of work on it.... [:0]

Posted:
Fri Apr 22, 2005 4:10 am
by Abercrombie-Ai
FreeWave, if your looking for a few new wave tracks I'd say look for a few Razormaids. real nice and infectous BPM . its remix stuff from Depeche Mode, Cabaret Voltaire, and the rest of the new wave crowd.

Posted:
Fri Apr 22, 2005 4:18 am
by human clone
@ Free Wave
I would really love to get a copy of your list once it is available.

Posted:
Fri Apr 22, 2005 6:19 am
by FreeWave
Tell you what i could really use some help and have no problem with helping others who pitch in....
These are bpms i've yet to get:
Thompson Twins- Doctor! Doctor!,Hold Me Now,King For A Day, The Gap
Thomas Dolby Hyperactive, Europa and the Wond

Posted:
Fri Apr 22, 2005 4:07 pm
by 80sPartyboy
Use DJ software to get the Bpm - PCDJ or trakor works fine...
Check out Usenet if you need to find some software to help!! [;)]
-Partyboy

Posted:
Fri Apr 22, 2005 11:50 pm
by FreeWave
I may have to go that way when i have more time, especially on the new stuff already on my computer in mp3 (recently downloaded). Thanks for the reminder.

Posted:
Sat Apr 23, 2005 4:07 am
by Jason²
I rarely post this - but - I'd LOVE a copy of this list once it's done, if you don't mind sending it....

Posted:
Sun Apr 24, 2005 4:38 am
by DJ Lex
Most new DJ CD players have BPM displays. Most have a "tap" button - which I recommend you use to get a more accurate BPM reading.
Speaking of mixing, tune in to Club 80s today (anytime between Sat 8PM & Sun 8PM PST) to catch my non-stop mixshows. I'

Posted:
Sun Apr 24, 2005 5:03 am
by DJ Lex
Keep in mind not all songs are consistent. They can "float". I have several different versions of a lot of songs so they might not be the same tempo as the tracks you have. But they'll be close. Mostly from the 12" versions.
BTW, I *highly* recomme

Posted:
Sun Apr 24, 2005 2:49 pm
by FreeWave
Well I'm glad I finally snagged a copy of Mixmeister 4 as I'm currently getting my entire 80's album list bpm analzyed and pretty accurately as well. This should drastically improve what I was getting done before. I'll keep you posted when i have a worki

Posted:
Thu Apr 28, 2005 12:18 am
by FreeWave
Getting pretty close to done but I had a busy weekend (bought a house [:D] ) so it will be a little while longer. I can just have it on my share folder at the hub (as a full access database file that's sortable) or can load to webpage in 2 sorts(arranged

Posted:
Thu May 12, 2005 5:52 am
by FreeWave
Here's something for you all (only missing a handfull) :
Artist Song BPM
ABC Be Near Me 125
ABC How To Be A Millionaire 122
ABC The Look Of Love 121
ABC Poison Arrow 126
ABC Vanity Kills 125
ABC A to Z 120
Adam Ant Goody Two Shoes 192
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