Why is the reece bass so widely used in drum n bass

Something about it creating an effect of tension/friction which implies resistance and force, energy, aggression, electricity, power... The fact that it is usually omnipresent also indicates that like any persistent noise you hear; it does eventually get on your tits. This sounds daft, but the upper-end frequencies; the buzz that Reece basslines produce, can be similar to things like moped engines, flies, electric power tools (saws in partuclar). I suppose I would argue that it subconsciously inhibits some kind of aggression release in people as the sound is a constant and unescapable one.
Or you could just say that its fucking mega!

agreed.
sometimes, on a good system, i'll catch myself clenching my jaw(sober) when a reece is playing. there's definitely a psychological connection between clenching one's jaw and aggressive thoughts/actions.
 
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