EDM has since established itself as an art form with its own culture; yet some prominent members appear unwilling to address several key issues. Staying current with new dance music can be an arduous task, but thankfully there are several excellent dance-music blogs out there to assist with that effort. RA While bleak storylines will […]
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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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Musicians and composers began experimenting with electronic instruments, such as the theremin (first electric instrument ever played without physical contact) and Ondes Martenot (created by Maurice Martenot). Tape recorders and electrical sound speed-adjusting technology gave rise to musique concrete composition techniques. Techno-house evolved as an international genre that combined driving bass lines and syncopated percussion
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Music videos have experienced an upsurge in popularity thanks to YouTube channels like COLORS that feature artists with vibrant aesthetics paired with captivating musical performance visuals. Add an easygoing jazzy flair to your short film or lifestyle vlog with this royalty-free soul track, complete with smooth guitar beats, vinyl sounds, shakuhachi flute sounds and sax
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These iconic songs from dance music to experimental electronica have helped define their respective genres. After disco, the late 1970s and early 80s witnessed the birth of synthpop using digital technology to replace traditional instruments, with pioneers including Ultravox, Yellow Magic Orchestra and Gary Numan being some of its early practitioners. OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder
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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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If you want to add some spice and tension into their Christmas, play this Weird Al tune about an inebriated Santa. The catchy tune was created as an antidote for saccharine pop songs dominating charts at that time. Darlene Love reigns as queen of Christmas music, as demonstrated by this festive track from her legendary
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This quiz will put your knowledge of pop music to the test, from boy bands like NSYNC to singers like Britney Spears. Can you identify all of their popular song lyrics? AhaSlides makes it simple and fun to embed audio in any slide, including setting time limits for players who must respond. Perfect for creating
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Soul music‘s roots can be traced back to gospel and blues music, where its characteristics such as call-and-response vocals between lead singer and chorus can still be heard today in many soul songs. Southern states developed their own distinct musical genre known as deep or southern soul music. Memphis-based label Stax Records and Florence Alabama’s
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Zayn Malik’s life is marked with many achievements: fashion icon and style expert, philanthropist and father to Gigi Hadid’s daughter Khai. He’s also grappling with the peculiarities of fame, evidenced through his debut album Mind of Mine’s singles and music videos. 1. False Starts Mind of Mine’s “Heartbreaking Track” tells the tale of a love
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