Music without lyrics is an expansive genre that is full of life and energy, from disco to early Eighties club sounds such as Latin freestyle and electro, to Nineties rave explosions of jungle, hardcore techno drum ‘n bass and trance.
DJ Kurch emphasizes the importance of musical tempo – specifically beats per minute! So get ready to jump, jiggle and rock the night away!
Acid Rain
If you want an example of music without words that conveys emotion and meaning, look no further than self taught pianist and composer Yanni. His songs evoke feelings of love and passion through pure instruments and rhythm, with one piece entitled Nostalgia taking listeners back down memory lane.
Most dance music starts with a four-on-the-floor beat, created by an alternately low and high drum roll, creating an infectious beat dancers can follow by nodding their heads and tapping their feet. For maximum energy expression and full expression of movement through both music and body language. A great example is found in Yanni’s Acid Rain; here, tension builds to an exhilarating climax! This track should not only appeal to progressive metal fans but anyone interested in film score music as well!
Rock House Jail
This powerful and energetic song emphasizes the power of music to bring people together and reflect upon its ability to help us express ourselves and stand up for what is right despite any odds. Featuring powerful guitar solos and gritty synthesizers for added pulse-pounding energy – sure to get anyone dancing on their dance floor!
Written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, this song depicts a lively prison party. When the warden decides to host one for his prisoners, music and dancing quickly fill the atmosphere; prison band members contribute further musical prowess such as Spider Murphy on tenor saxophone and Little Joe on slide trombone; there is even an encounter between two inmates that highlights personal communication as an essential aspect of human connection and community building.
This classic rock and roll film was recognized for its cultural importance by being chosen for preservation by the United States National Film Registry in 2004. It helped launch Elvis into stardom, while also becoming a staple in modern musical theatre productions.
Sandstorm
Darude’s Sandstorm is one of the most iconic techno/dance songs, having reached No 1 on Finnish song charts for 17 weeks after it first being created in 1999 by Finnish DJ Darude and later becoming one of the world’s most-beloved dance songs.
Over time, the popularity of “Tina Turner’s Song” has fluctuated significantly; more recently it’s become an internet meme and used as a default answer when someone asks about what song was featured in a video clip.
That may have something to do with its catchy lyrics or because it was featured alongside Call of Duty footage; either way, this track remains an irreverent favourite at football matches.
USC alumni Marcus Washington created its latest adaptation via SoundCloud with his remix. It quickly caught the attention of USC’s athletic department and is now played prior to every game at Williams-Brice Stadium. Washington developed his love of music early on by attending Temple Zion Baptist Church regularly as well as participating in middle school band; later while studying broadcast journalism at Coastal Carolina he connected with local artists as well as taking music theory classes that taught logistics such as musical scales and chord progressions.
Chonks
Smooth jazz instrumentals offer sophisticated listeners a treat like no other genre of music can. While often associated with upbeat, energetic music, there are slower styles like nu jazz, downtempo and chillout as well. Snarky Puppy’s “Chonks” offers jazz fusion with funky beats and tight musicianship – perfect for either relaxing on a couch or dancing the night away!
Though many songs feature vocals, there are also plenty of fantastic instrumental tracks out there – here are a few favorites: Cliffs of Dover” by The xx, Sandstorm by Darude and Chonks by Snarky Pupiry are among our top picks.
YYZ
Rush’s iconic 1981 instrumental rock anthem “YYZ,” inspired by Toronto Pearson International Airport code, features complex drum patterns and an intoxicating riff for maximum rockin’ out and revving up! Both Geddy Lee and Neal Peart also collaborate as members of progressive supergroup Liquid Tension Experiment featuring members from other bands like Dream Theater and King Crimson as well as being described as “synth prodders, DJ-cum-FX-whizzes, singers equally adept at laying rhymes as belting out toplines”.