Electronic dance music is the broadest of all electronic music genres and refers to any music that has been produced with computer-generated beats and rhythms. It is popular worldwide and can be used in club mixes and for any other type of music-in particular, it can be used in combination with hip hop, R&B, and even classical music. Electronic dance music, otherwise known as EDM, is actually a collection of electronic music that came from a number of different genres. One of the most prominent electronic dance music genres is the House/Electronic/New Age music genre, which has been around since the early ’80s.
The production of electronic dance music is extremely laborious, involving countless hours of programming, loops, samples, and other sounds stored in digital samplers. These are then “played back” through speakers with effects, amplifiers, and electronic MIDI commands. In many cases, a DJ will mix and match electronic dance music from several genres. This helps generate a continual ‘flow’ within the song and prevents one track from becoming overlong. It also helps ensure that the listener receives a seamless experience by being able to seamlessly transition from one track to another.
A major factor that contributes to the popularity of electronic dance music is the fact that it is available for download online-although buying physical copies of the tracks is still the preferred method. Downloading electronic dance music has become common among die-hard clubbers and DJs who appreciate a wide range of dance styles. Some of the more popular websites that offer free downloads include TuneCore, Lime Wire, We Are Wild, Pop pirate, Beatport, Prodigy Online, and others. In addition to providing free downloadable versions of electronic dance music, many websites also offer MP3 versions of the tracks, sometimes for a nominal fee.
One reason electronic dance music has become so popular over the years is because it has expanded the borders of musical taste. It has allowed people to expand their musical horizons beyond what mainstream radio stations were once willing to broadcast. Today’s electronic dance music contains more complex and melodic instruments and sounds than any form of modern music that has been recorded before. While the popularity of electronic dance music continues to grow, many traditional genres are finding it difficult to keep up. Radio today is often decried for its commercialization and excessive commercialization of songs, yet the production values of modern DJ’s are much greater than ever before.
While electronic dance music continues to grow in popularity, some artists who once dominated their genre are finding it increasingly difficult to remain relevant. Tiesty Maker, one of the most successful electronic dance music producers, has released five albums since 2021. Yet despite his success, many are not as impressed as he is with the level of commercial success his music is experiencing. As of this writing, few other electronic dance music producers have reached the dizzying heights Tiesty has attained. The fact that he releases five albums each year says a lot about his longevity as an artist.
Another artist whose music has found a home on the electronic dance chart is Disclosure. Disclosure first gained serious popularity with their 2021 single “amins”. They soon followed this performance with hits such as” Alive”, “Carry Me Away” and “Waters Edge”. While the electronic dance music world may be dominated by artists such as Disclosure and Tiesty Maker, classical music continues to find its way into electronic dance music as well. One example of this is Avicenna’s “Reckless” which was previously released on vinyl and heard on several radio stations.
Other types of electronic dance music have included hip hop and drum & bass. These genres have been instrumental in pushing electronic dance music to the forefront of mainstream radio. Artists such as Kanye West, Jay Z, Pharrell, Rihanna, Nas, and many more have released music that found massive audiences on the radio. With electronic dance becoming so popular, it would not be surprising if this form of music would find itself in the mainstream in years to come.
The success of the electronic genre of dance has also helped the industry of electronic dance music grow. In the past it has been difficult for artists to gain exposure. However, thanks to websites such as YouTube and TuneCore, artists are able to showcase their talents without the need for major record labels. Electronic dance is here to stay.
