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Genres of Electronic Music in the 80s

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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The Influence of Trance on Pop Music

While some trance tracks can be highly euphoric, others often feature darker tones reminiscent of hallucinations and psychedelic substances. Furthermore, this genre often explores themes like nature or extraterrestrialism. Knowledge of different electronic genres will increase your appreciation of their cultural and thematic tapestries. A good place to begin would be considering a track’s BPM

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EDM Genres in 1 Hour

Learn the fundamental theoretical, technical and artistic elements of electronic music creation – perfect for beginners! This video course assumes no prior knowledge. One key point about electronic music is that its soundscape (timbre) plays an outsized role, even more than rhythm or melody. A great way to experience this principle in action would be

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Beatport’s Top 6 Electronic Music Genres

New data from Beatport indicates that Tech House has overtaken Techno as the most popular genre on their platform, which features electronic dance music with more melodic elements. Trance music captivates listeners through dreamlike atmospheres and epic breakdowns, captivating audiences with dreamlike ambiences and captivating tracks from New Age, synthesizer pop and funk genres alike.

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