The 1970s were a golden age of disco, funky beats and soulful hits – music from this decade still fills clubs and party venues today! Gary Numan’s “Cars” is an iconic example of the new wave genre popular at that time, featuring futuristic sounding synth riffs still heard today in numerous songs. Love Really Hurts […]
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Scientists have long understood the power of music to express feelings, including sadness. Some instruments sound sad when played in minor keys. Furthermore, the tempo can also create effects; slow music often brings about feelings associated with sadness. Studies demonstrate that people appreciate music for its emotional expression – nostalgia, peacefulness, or wonder are among
2009 seemed like an age where hip hop artists could achieve anything with help from the Internet and a release or feature like mixtape or magazine article. Masta Ace and Edo G display their formidable rhyming talent over classic hip hop beats on this album, earning some of its critics’ disapproval but remaining classics nonetheless.
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Dance music typically uses 4/4 time (common time). However, there are numerous tunes which utilize other meter signatures. One iconic example is Dave Brubeck’s Take Five, which uses three bars of 4/4 time signature and one bar of 2/4 to create an intriguing rhythm pattern. The 6/8 time signature Rhythm is an integral element of
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Synthesizers began becoming more affordable – RCA’s Trautonium, Yamaha DX7 and Roland Odyssey each sold over one million units and enabled a new generation of artists to explore synth pop, new wave and electro genres. In the 1990s, dance music expanded from dubstep wobbles to mega-clubs and festivals, led by stars like Daft Punk and
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Hip hop music may have an unfortunate reputation of featuring offensive or vulgar lyrics; however, many artists provide clean alternatives with catchy beats and positive messages suitable for children. These songs feature catchy beats with motivating words crafted specifically to keep young audiences interested in hip hop music. Children love this call and response song
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The film examines EDM as a hybrid genre and its influence in shaping today’s culture. Tommie Sunshine travels around interviewing DJ’s and exploring various venues. The documentary documents shocking cases of sexual abuse within the dance music industry and sheds light on how victims are forced out while perpetrators remain protected by this industry. Daft
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Early ’80s music videos pushed all boundaries. Cyndi Lauper’s iconic “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” turned misogynistic lyrics on their heads and remains one of the most memorable videos ever produced. Hard rock and hip-hop were two contrasting genres, yet Run-DMC and Aerosmith combined them in the groundbreaking “Walk This Way” video – setting
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Metal music stands apart from the more traditional singing style by using loud and powerful vocals that often incorporate screaming as one of its hallmarks, often to add emotion and intensity to a track. Thrash and speed metal bands pushed the boundaries of heavy metal screaming even further, using harsher vocal techniques such as growls
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Hip hop has evolved from its origins as an artform in New York’s Bronx into an international business and culture movement, with DJs spinning turntables in Sao Paulo and Arabic rappers performing in Qatar. Today’s country artists understand the strategic value of adopting rap sounds and aesthetics to expand their fan base and attract younger
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