Studies conducted by researchers have indicated that those experiencing depression often prefer sadder music. The 1970s offered a wealth of emotional ballads featuring intricate lyrics with powerful narratives. Written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, this song portrays a love on the brink of dissolution, with its iconic line “Sorry seems to be the hardest […]
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France is famed for producing innovative electronic music. From Marseilles’s aggressive industrial, Lyon’s rave revivalist rave music and Parisian kuduro on labels such as Sake Records – French artists are exploring harder and hookier forms than the gentle dance music that once eclipsed rock as hipster soundtrack. Jean-Michel Jarre Jean-Michel Jarre is one of the
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The 80s saw pop music evolve into various subgenres. Dance-pop became a prominent style featuring upbeat rhythms and synthesizer instruments; new wave combined punk rock with disco and reggae music; while artists like Madonna challenged boundaries with provocative images and iconic hits like Like a Virgin and Material Girl. Pop The 1980s witnessed an abundance
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No matter the source of our distress – be it heartbreak, romance smothering or the end of high school – music provides much-needed solace. And when times get tough enough, ballads such as those found within its vast catalog can bring tears to our eyes and provide the needed catharsis. Few country legends can match
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In the early 70s nightclubs began hiring DJs as an economical way of playing music tracks. DJs specialized in danceable tunes that could easily be done to – including four-on-the-floor bass drum beats with hi-hats playing on offbeats for easy dancing – leading to what would eventually become known as disco music. Groups such as
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Soul music evolved out of rhythm and blues music as well as gospel idioms such as call-and-response between singers or hand claps from gospel music, both elements influenced by Sam Cooke who became known as The King of Soul through his songs that bridged both genres. Soul music began its journey as a result of
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Researchers who analyzed half a million pop songs published in the UK between 1985 and 2015 discovered that they have become less upbeat and sadder, which they attribute to personality traits. There’s something calming and comforting about music from the 80s that just hits home, or sometimes its lyrics reflect our personal lives perfectly. Here’s
Reggae music is distinguished by a heavy four-beat rhythm with thick bass sounds that often emphasizes the lowest note in each beat. Lyrics tend to be political and address social reform or spiritual guidance. Many artists who identify as Rastafarian use cannabis (or herb) as an offering. 1. The Harder They Come by Jimmy Cliff
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An upbeat and energetic genre, 80s dance music combined rhythm and global culture into one dynamic soundscape. Utilizing synthesized melodies and drum machines extensively, this period gave birth to classic dance anthems that still resonate today. Prince was known to mix genres into his music. This track from him blends elements of rock and funk
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With the availability of affordable drum machines and synthesizers, musicians quickly began experimenting with different sounds – eventually leading to many different genres within electronic music being created during this era. Kraftwerk’s groundbreaking Moog-heavy Krautrock genre stands as an influential model, having had an effectful influence on modern music genres such as Hip Hop, Techno
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