Songwriting can be an intricate art form. It requires being able to convey one’s emotions openly while remaining emotionally expressive; but when done well it can be extremely satisfying and fulfilling. An effective way of creating a sad song is using minor chord progressions, as these types of melodic structures typically elicit more mysterious or […]
What is a Sad Urdu Song? Read More »
Dance is an expressive form of physical movement designed to emote emotions or moods, or demonstrate daily activities such as hunting, war or sexuality. Many lively songs feature rhythmic grooves that inspire people to move their bodies in response. Over the years, numerous popular dance tracks have become classics and continue to inspire people worldwide
What is the Difference Between Dance and Music? Read More »
Rappers typically deliver their lyrics over an upbeat beat provided by a producer, often in the studio but sometimes live performance too. Creative rappers often utilize metaphors in their bars that cause listeners to think deeply about them. Set an alarm for 20 minutes and clean with this playlist as music plays in the background.
A 20 Minute Timer With Rap Music Read More »
As dance music genres like acid house and Detroit techno gained in popularity, French musicians brought a distinctive flavor. Reworking disco, funk and soul samples into a style uniquely their own was something young French musicians excelled at doing. Pete Heller’s Big Love, for instance, was an almost-ideal example of filter disco that wouldn’t have
French Electronic Music in the 90s Read More »
In the 1990s, new subgenres like groove metal, nu metal and alternative metal emerged to broaden metal music’s appeal. 1980s Glam Metal quickly gave way to the fast riffs and socially conscious lyrics of bands such as Slayer, Megadeth and METALLICA who pioneered modern heavy metal. Thrash Metal Thrash metal is a subgenre of heavy
New Genres of Heavy Metal Music in the 1990s Read More »
Joe Bissell, better known by his stage name Zee Machine, captures the strength and resilience of overcoming personal struggle on his latest album. Packed with synth-laden pop tracks inspired by 80s music, this ambitious record makes a powerful statement about life itself. Ranga emphasizes the value of film rights acquisition as a strategy for expanding
Zee Music – A Celebration of Diversity and Unapologetic Queerness Read More »
Old school R&B music had an intimate sound, often centering around love. These intimate ballads conveyed universal emotions about moving on from relationships or discovering a new one. Today’s R&B music is heavily influenced by hip hop and rap, and has developed to include electronic keyboards and software loops – giving rise to criticism that
Old School R&B Music Read More »
The Waltz is one of the most beloved dances performed in 3/4 time. It can be found across genres of music – classical, pop, jazz – from jazz standards to opera. Early in the 20th century a movement to revive folk dance, particularly morris dancing, gained steam. While most agreed with its motivation and desirability
The Waltz and the Polka in Folk Dance Music 3/4 Time Signature Read More »
Indie bands come in all forms, with each possessing its own sound. Tame Impala adds psychedelic influences into alternative indie rock while Vampire Weekend blends classical influences with pop music. Automatic’s sparse post-punk melodies offer an old school charm while Kyle Thomas of King Tuff offers glamorous rock. 1. Wolf Alice Wolf Alice first emerged
The Best Alternative Indie Music Bands Read More »
Electronic music offers artists an abundance of creative freedom. This allows artists to experiment with innovative approaches and cross traditional genre boundaries; Jon Hopkins and Rival Consoles combine organic instruments with electronic sounds for their signature sound. As part of creating an electronic song, the initial step involves designing its broad structure and layout –
What Is Electronic Music? Read More »