Synopsis

An ominous, non-narrative visual companion to the dark drum-and-bass collaboration, the video favors atmosphere over a conventional storyline. Rapid editing, abstract imagery, industrial textures, and stark electronic visuals create a tense, futuristic mood that mirrors the track's relentless rhythm and heavy bass pressure. Rather than focusing on the artists, it turns the music into a disorienting audiovisual experience, helping explain why the clip became a memorable introduction to drum and bass for some viewers.

Factoids & Trivia

• "Atlantic State" was released in 1999 on Tech Itch Recordings as the A-side of the "Atlantic State / Scythe (V.2)" 12-inch. The track runs for 8:39.

• The collaboration paired Philadelphia-based American DJ and producer Dieselboy with British producer Technical Itch, also known as Mark Caro.

• Dieselboy said the track's title was a deliberate nod to 808 State's "Pacific State." The Atlantic Ocean separates the United States and the United Kingdom, giving the title a cross-Atlantic meaning.

• The track's bassline originated from a keyboard glitch, while the atmospheric pads in the introduction came from a Skinny Puppy sample CD.

• "Atlantic State" appeared on Dieselboy's 1999 mix CD "A Soldier's Story," which helped expose the track to a wider American drum-and-bass audience.

• The video was included on the "Sound & Motion: Vol. 01" DVD, released in 2002, and was also circulated through Dieselboy's website and online fan communities.

• The video received some late-night rotation on MuchMusic's electronic-music programming. Its dark, unusual presentation helped the track reach viewers who may not otherwise have encountered drum and bass.

• Later remixes included versions by Biotic and Gridlok, but the original remained a frequently praised favorite among fans.