FAQs
Q. Isn't gribbleschnift similar to [insert name of existing genre]?
A. No. There are elements of songs within many genres that can be found in others, but gribbleschnift songs have a unique, gribbly texture that clearly differentiates them.
Q. Are there any sub-genres of gribbleschnift?
A. So far, three distinct sub-genres have emerged - light, heavy, crescendo and chill-out gribble. Light gribbleschnift is relatively listenable and, as its name suggests, light on the gribble. Heavy gribble is chaotic as hell and inaccessible to those who aren't seasoned gribblers. Crescendo gribbles are gribbleschnift songs where the really gribbly, drummy bits only occur at the crescendo of the song. Chill-out gribble is gribbly yet relaxed.
Q. How many people are currently making gribbleschnift?
A. There are currently 127 gribbleschnift artists and a wider community of 277 people.
Q. Can gribbleschnift have vocals?
A. Yes but they need to embody the ethos of the genre. So for example if you're doing a rap, maybe just rhyme a load of bird names like pigeon, widgin, etc. rather than having a clearly defined concept.
Q. Is gribbleschnift a joke genre?
A. Although it obviously contains elements of surrealism and humour, it's not a joke. There are some very concrete musical and philosophical foundations to the genre and it's serious when it needs to be.
Why is it called gribbleschnift?
This is the most common question
The most commonly asked question of all is "why is it called gribbleschnift?" Many assume it's a German word. It isn't, it doesn't mean anything. It was chosen to be unique as originality is at the core of gribbleschnift. The word fits the genre like a tailor-made glove.
Many have suggested changing the name of gribbleschnift. This is something non-negotiable.