Artist profile

Hieroglyphic Being

Hieroglyphic Being is a Chicago-based techno producer known for driving, peak-time compositions rooted in the city's electronic music tradition. His work spans hypnotic rhythmic frameworks and industrial textures, contributing to contemporary techno's underground landscape.

13 tracksTechno (Peak Time / Driving)· 2014

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Sound profile

Hieroglyphic Being is a moderate-energy with strong groove and drive — mostly instrumental artist.

This artistTypical Techno (Peak Time / Driving)

Signature sound

Unusually high warmth for Techno (Peak Time / Driving).

warmth

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 100–130 BPM with a median of 128 · predominantly minor keys (77% minor) · most common key: 6A (G Minor) with 4 tracks.

BPM spread

100–104

110–114

120–124

125–129

130–134

Key distribution

1A 1B 2A 2B 3A1 3B 4A 4B 5A3 5B 6A4 6B1 7A2 7B1 8A 8B1 9A 9B 10A 10B 11A 11B 12A 12B

Release volume by decade

2010s

Tracks in catalog

13 total · sortable

Ashrams

Hieroglyphic Being, Sarathy Korwar, Shabaka

1115A

Electronica

U R Not Dying U R Just Waking Up

Hieroglyphic Being

1256A

Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)

Calling The Loas

Hieroglyphic Being, Sarathy Korwar, Shabaka

1006B

Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass

Spiritual Alliances

Hieroglyphic Being

1285A

Techno (Peak Time / Driving)

Crocodile Skin

Hieroglyphic Being

1285A

Techno (Peak Time / Driving)

Rhythmic Cubism

Hieroglyphic Being

1256A

Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass

Finger Prints Of The Gods

Hieroglyphic Being, The Configurative Or Modular Me Trio

1263A

Techno (Peak Time / Driving)

Sequence 02

Hieroglyphic Being

1307A

Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass

This Is 4 The Rave Bangers

Hieroglyphic Being

1287B

Electronica

HOME 95

Hieroglyphic Being

1286A

Electronica

This Time - Hieroglyphic Being Remix

Hieroglyphic Being, Nina Kraviz

1288B

Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)

Imaginary Soundscapes 9 - Prins Thomas Version

Hieroglyphic Being

1227A

Nu Disco / Disco

Star Time

Hieroglyphic Being

1286A

Techno (Peak Time / Driving)

Ashrams

Hieroglyphic Being, Sarathy Korwar, Shabaka

111 BPM · 5A · Electronica · 40% Sustainer

Electronica

111

5A · C min

40%Sustainer

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U R Not Dying U R Just Waking Up

Hieroglyphic Being

125 BPM · 6A · Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) · 68% Builder

Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)

125

6A · G min

68%Builder

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Calling The Loas

Hieroglyphic Being, Sarathy Korwar, Shabaka

100 BPM · 6B · Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass · 61% Builder

Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass

100

6B · B♭ maj

61%Builder

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Spiritual Alliances

Hieroglyphic Being

128 BPM · 5A · Techno (Peak Time / Driving) · 62% Builder

Techno (Peak Time / Driving)

128

5A · C min

62%Builder

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Crocodile Skin

Hieroglyphic Being

128 BPM · 5A · Techno (Peak Time / Driving) · 69% Builder

Techno (Peak Time / Driving)

128

5A · C min

69%Builder

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Rhythmic Cubism

Hieroglyphic Being

125 BPM · 6A · Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass · 59% Builder

Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass

125

6A · G min

59%Builder

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Finger Prints Of The Gods

Hieroglyphic Being, The Configurative Or Modular Me Trio

126 BPM · 3A · Techno (Peak Time / Driving) · 40% Sustainer

Techno (Peak Time / Driving)

126

3A · B♭ min

40%Sustainer

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Sequence 02

Hieroglyphic Being

130 BPM · 7A · Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass · 26% Warm-up

Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass

130

7A · D min

26%Warm-up

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This Is 4 The Rave Bangers

Hieroglyphic Being

128 BPM · 7B · Electronica · 48% Sustainer

Electronica

128

7B · F maj

48%Sustainer

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HOME 95

Hieroglyphic Being

128 BPM · 6A · Electronica · 47% Sustainer

Electronica

128

6A · G min

47%Sustainer

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This Time - Hieroglyphic Being Remix

Hieroglyphic Being, Nina Kraviz

128 BPM · 8B · Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) · 48% Sustainer

Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)

128

8B · C maj

48%Sustainer

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Imaginary Soundscapes 9 - Prins Thomas Version

Hieroglyphic Being

122 BPM · 7A · Nu Disco / Disco · 29% Warm-up

Nu Disco / Disco

122

7A · D min

29%Warm-up

2014

Star Time

Hieroglyphic Being

128 BPM · 6A · Techno (Peak Time / Driving) · 42% Sustainer

Techno (Peak Time / Driving)

128

6A · G min

42%Sustainer

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FAQ

What BPM does Hieroglyphic Being play at?

Hieroglyphic Being's tracks in our catalog range from 100 to 130 BPM, with a median of 128 BPM. Across 13 tracks, the most common range falls in the 130–135 BPM bucket.

What key are Hieroglyphic Being's tracks in?

Hieroglyphic Being's tracks are mostly in minor keys (77% minor across 13 tracks). The most common single key is 6A (G Minor) with 4 tracks.

What artists mix well with Hieroglyphic Being?

Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Hieroglyphic Being pairs well with Anthony Naples, Barker, Ron Trent. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.

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