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What primary role did FTR play in France's music scene during the 1990s?
What primary role did FTR play in France's music scene during the 1990s?
- Popularizing the sound of specific New York house music labels. (correct)
- Creating a unique fusion of French pop and American hip-hop.
- Promoting German techno music.
- Developing French artists focused on original compositions.
Which aspect of FTR's releases is similar to the German label ZYX?
Which aspect of FTR's releases is similar to the German label ZYX?
- Focusing exclusively on compilation albums.
- Releasing tracks solely on vinyl format.
- Offering releases in both 12" and CD formats. (correct)
- Prioritizing radio edits over extended mixes.
If someone enjoys the 1990s New York house music sound, why would they be interested in FTR?
If someone enjoys the 1990s New York house music sound, why would they be interested in FTR?
- FTR focused on promoting exclusively European artists.
- FTR specialized in experimental electronic music.
- FTR was one of the first labels to embrace digital distribution.
- FTR was instrumental in bringing that sound to France. (correct)
What sets FTR's compilations apart from some other labels?
What sets FTR's compilations apart from some other labels?
Besides FTR, which of the following labels delivered house music to Italy?
Besides FTR, which of the following labels delivered house music to Italy?
What kind of house music FTR handled?
What kind of house music FTR handled?
Which of the following labels is NOT explicitly mentioned as a label whose sound FTR brought to France?
Which of the following labels is NOT explicitly mentioned as a label whose sound FTR brought to France?
Which format often contains mixes not found on vinyl releases from FTR?
Which format often contains mixes not found on vinyl releases from FTR?
What is the function of a 'radio edit'?
What is the function of a 'radio edit'?
Which of the following best describes the type of content typically found on FTR compilation albums?
Which of the following best describes the type of content typically found on FTR compilation albums?
Flashcards
FTR Record Label
FTR Record Label
French record label that introduced the 1990s New York house sound (like Nervous, Strictly Rhythm) to France.
Deep and Garage House
Deep and Garage House
House music subgenres characterized by soulful vocals, prominent basslines, and a focus on atmosphere.
Tribal and Latin House
Tribal and Latin House
House music subgenre that incorporates rhythms and percussion from African and Latin music.
Speed Garage
Speed Garage
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CDM (CD Maxi-Single)
CDM (CD Maxi-Single)
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Study Notes
- FTR introduced the sound of New York labels like Nervous, Strictly Rhythm, and Henry Street to France.
- This is similar to how Positiva and FFRR popularized this sound in the UK.
- Labels like UMM and D:Vision did the same in Italy.
- ZYX did the same in Germany.
- FTR is essential for fans of the 1990s New York sound.
- The label covers genres like deep house, garage house, tribal house, Latin house, and speed garage.
- Similar to ZYX, FTR releases often come in 12" and CDM formats.
- CDMs frequently include mixes not available on vinyl, as well as radio edits.
- FTR also releases compilations with full-length, unmixed versions of tracks.
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