French music from the ’80s saw blurring lines between pop and electronic culture, from Heldon’s gritty techno to Avant-garde Neo Folk by Video Listz; this collection showcases this moment of cultural melting pot. Saint-Etienne’s Metaphor Collectif produces some of the heaviest industrial, Lyon’s gonzo rave revivalism is provided by BFDM, and Pilotwings seamlessly combine breakbeats, …
In the 2000s, several new dance genres made waves in society. Berlin especially was home to this explosion, especially styles utilizing Roland’s TB-303 bassline synthesizer for jaw-dropping basslines that gave rise to spin-off genres like drum and bass. Michael Mayer from Kompakt’s production company played an outsized role in shaping what clubbers danced to. His …
These iconic electronic songs will enthrall from start to finish. Use headphones for the best experience! Sebastian Ingrosso and Alesso, along with OneRepublic singer Ryan Tedder from OneRepublic, joined forces on this uplifting festival hit which has become one of the most widely popular progressive dance songs ever produced. D.A.N.C.E. by Justice At that time, …
The 20th century saw an evolution in electronic music production. Once exclusive to avant-garde composers, electronic technology became widely utilized within popular music. Wendy Carlos made headlines in 1968 for composing Bach keyboard works using a Moog synthesizer – sparking debate over whether synthetic sounds sapped their musicality. The Hammond Organ The Hammond Organ was …
Mid-2010s witnessed EDM DJs become internationally-acclaimed. One such track, Titanium, featuring pop star Sia and continues to generate momentum today. Fedde Le Grand’s “Fast Car” showcases techno’s catchy qualities with an upbeat, infectious beat. Fatboy Slim’s “Right Here Right Now” stands out as an irrefutably catchy tune that cannot be forgotten. ATB’s “Ecstasy” Andre Tanneberger, …
No matter your mood, electronic music has something suitable. The selection is impressive and provides something for every taste imaginable. Techno was the initial genre to break through. Originating from disco music, its foundation lay heavily in drum machines and synths. Techno Techno is an electronic music genre which originated in Detroit and Berlin and …
Technology advances during the 1920s made possible experimentation with electronic sound-producing instruments. Fundamental circuits for sine, square, and sawtooth wave generators as well as amplifiers and filter circuits were created and experimented with. These devices were developed to automatically read an encoded score, and to control sound aspects such as pitch and tone color. Thaddeus …
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Yahel, an Israeli producer/Dj who began his musical career at age 14, is best known for producing Psychedelic Trance music; however he also enjoys making cinematic sci-fi ambient pieces. Electronic Dance Music (EDM) was initially created for use by disc jockeys at dance clubs. EDM pioneers include Juan Atkins, Derrick May, and Kevin Saunderson as …
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Daft Punk made history long before they donned helmets by creating this unique instrumental that pushed the boundaries of electronic music. Its quirky melody and rhythm became an instantaneous dance floor favorite over time. Norman Quentin Cook, more commonly known by his stage name Fatboy Slim, helped popularize big beat with this catchy track featuring …
Electronic Music in the ’60s In the 1960s, many psychedelic-era bands experimented with synthesizers and musique concrete’s tape-manipulation techniques – creating new genres with each experiment. Beaver and Krause took children’s music a step further with their use of bleeps and bloops while Silver Apples and Intersystems took it one step further. The birth of …