Intelligent Shit Music

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Intelligent Shit Music, or ISM, is the genre of music which this wiki is dedicated to, that originated on the ateaseweb.com messageboard.

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[edit] Making ISM

Anyone with a computer with the correct software can make it - a microphone isn't even strictly necessary (although it can be greatly beneficial).

In general, artists have used programs such as Windows Sound Recorder and Audacity to record their music, and edit it. AND EAT IT!

The difficulty of defining ISM makes it easier to call any music without professional production, planning, or any kind of forethought Intelligent Shit Music. Recording 'on the spot' is great, although it stands in contrast with the 'Sound Recorder fuckery' school of thought - the idea that all ISM must be chaotic random noise, as Ash seems to believe. Hoodash Chittolo is a good example of an ISM artist who has balanced both, and much more.

However, it's up to you how you choose to make it. If you find you've invented a new method of making the stuff, then that's all the better for you. Just try recording and editing some stuff, compile it, burn it to a CD-R if you like, and there you go - you have an ISM album. You can even make your own artwork if you like!

And yes, you can use real musical instruments, but equally you can use computer music making programs, or a few cups you might have on your desk and a spoon in a combination with your voice, or combine them all. It's really up to you. Just be creative and make ISM!

Oh, and don't forget to ask your friends if they'd like to join in too, if you think they'd like it. These can be real life friends or people you know online that you can digitally exchange music with. It's great!