Woodlark 1 - innovative music project and the official home of f-step

F-step home

On a dark and sweaty night, amidst many partying freaks, a new sound was born that was to carry all jungle up to a higher level thereafter. DJs Abel and Cane were pumping forth the jungle beats of Photek, when they came across the genius idea of layering the same song on top, only threequarters of a beat out. The already intense beats immediately took on a new power and the beautiful sound of jungle had been enhanced. Never again will it be the same.

Subsequently songs have been recorded purely as F-step pieces with a beat repeated out of sync to create one of the most insane sounds known to man. 'Nasty (Fucked Up Hancock)' by DJs Abel and Cane was officially the first F-step song recorded and, although it sounds raw and dated now, it still draws respect from those who wish to follow in the duo's footsteps.

One question that may be on many people's minds is, with such an incomprehensible palimpsest of beats, how does one dance to F-step? In fact, the people of Wales responded to the music by creating their own new style of dance, which they (unimaginatively but appropriately) coined the F-step. Although initially many tried to move their feet to the beats, in the end they developed a unique action by rolling around on the floor in unparalleled transcendent ecstasy. DJ Cane commented: "The F-step was the one missing link. Now we really can get everything out of this music, and feel exhausted and glorious when it's finished." Follow these links for more:

Make your own F-step - guidelines on how to throw down the ultimate F rinse-out.

Read about F-Step - including Derek Thorne's famous Junglist.com article.

Listen to F-Step - the samples that you've all been waiting for.

Buy some F-Step - Get your hands on some rare recorded F-step material.

Junglist Meditation - An art that has grown up simultaneously with F-step.