Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music Reviews

What is Muzakcore? Corporate Mixtape and Home

Episode Summary

Have you ever wished that your music could whisk you away to a fantasy world of corporate culture and values? If so, look no further than the dulcet MIDI-inspired tones of Muzakcore. A niche genre that embodies the musical spirit of being put on hold, sitting in waiting rooms, watching PowerPoint presentations, and of course, standing in elevators. This is the music of waiting. Of boredom. Join us as we explore two classic albums of the genre and discuss how Muzakcore fits into the larger context of Vaporwave.

Episode Notes

Have you ever wished that your music could whisk you away to a fantasy world of corporate culture and values? If so, look no further than the dulcet MIDI-inspired tones of Muzakcore. A niche genre that embodies the musical spirit of being put on hold, sitting in waiting rooms, watching PowerPoint presentations, and of course, standing in elevators. This is the music of waiting. Of boredom. Join us as we explore two classic albums of the genre and discuss how Muzakcore fits into the larger context of Vaporwave.

Music Discussed
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Corporate Mixtape by 猫 シ Corp. & Donovan Hikaru
Home: Complete Edition by PrismCorp Virtual Enterprises
ClearSkies: Complete Edition by PrismCorp Virtual Enterprises

Related Links
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/r/Vaporwave wiki on Muzakcore
Adam Neely's Video Essay on The Girl from Ipanema
Yamaha MIDI Library used on ClearSkies

Credits
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Music by: 2Mello 
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell 
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