Dance music is almost always accompanied by musical instruments, helping dancers stay in rhythm while amplifying the power and intensity of their movements. Science has demonstrated that dancing to rhythmic beats and major chords releases dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins – our brain’s “happy chemicals”. Origin Dance music has been part of our culture for […]
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Juice Wrld was an influential artist in emo rap and SoundCloud rap genres that saw mainstream success during the mid to late 2010s. His death, along with that of fellow young artists Lil Peep and XXXTentacion has left an indelible mark on pop culture. He honed a unique sung-rap style that spoke of internal struggles
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Rock and pop music represent two distinct genres. While some listeners enjoy the raw energy of rock music, others might appreciate its catchy melodies and production values more. Rock music is produced by groups of musicians known as rock bands. A typical rock band features bass guitarist, electric guitarist, drummer and lead singer. 1. Instrumentation
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In the 1960s, R&B music continued its relationship with blues and jazz while carving its own path. Trailblazing pioneers like Louis Jordan (jump blues saxophonist) and Amos Milburn (boogie-woogie pianist) laid down the groundwork for classic R&B. Piano trios with vocal harmonies in doo-wop styles became prevalent. Urban African American communities with increasing economic resources
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Indie music encompasses many diverse genres – from folk to grunge and beyond – yet all indie bands share a similar punk aesthetic of independence and authenticity. Independent record labels who supported punk’s DIY aesthetic helped shape its alternative indie sound, with bands like REM, the Replacements and Husker Du combining punk with rock, country
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Finding songs without copyright protection may seem appealing, but that task may prove challenging. Music copyright usually lasts until its rights holder passes away plus 70 years. Musical works that fall under the public domain (and thus truly free from copyright claims) include those published before 1924 and those where their original owners relinquished their
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Sad music jazz can elicit deep emotions from listeners. This musical genre blends beats from West Africa, Caribbean and European classical instruments into its soundscape. Jazz music is an emotional genre characterized by many emotive yet melancholic songs that have stood the test of time. Let’s look at a few such sad jazz tunes and
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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Cannibal Corpse may be over 30 years into their career, yet they continue to create classic heavy metal music with each new album released and their rigorous touring schedule that keeps them relevant. A recent study examined how death metal fans respond to explicitly violent music. The results were striking. Gatecreeper Arizona death metal band
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In the ’00s, musical genres became increasingly entwined as hip hop gave pop music an urban flair and dance floors welcomed songs with more pulsating beats. Classic tracks with catchy melodies and mesmerizing rhythms continue to inspire booty-shaking even today! “Castles in the Sky” is an iconic electronic dance music classic featuring Marsha’s beautiful vocal
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