Electronic dance music is becoming increasingly popular throughout the world. Even though it originated in the eighties, when rave parties were in full swing, it has now developed into a very exciting and stylish genre of music. This genre includes a wide range of musical instruments and has many different sub-genres. The best way to learn about EDM, though, is to simply go online and check out a good online music library. Online libraries have a wide selection of electronic dance music songs and artists that you can use to build your own personal DJ mix.
EDM stands for electronic dance music songs. They are generally played on radio stations, clubs or party venues. However, they are also used in weddings, concerts, house parties and social gatherings. Many people use electronic dance music songs as background noise, when they are trying to get rid of annoying sounds or when they want to relax and do some quiet soulful work.
You will also find electronic dance music songs categorized in various ways. First there are the basic beat tracks which are known as “progressive trance”. These are songs that typically feature two or three repeated pulses in a similar pattern. If you hear one beat for a long time, you will hear another one coming back in a short burst seconds later.
A very common form of electronic dance music songs is the “cover photo” selection. This is a special type of song where a person randomly chooses a picture from a CD or a website and loops it during the song. The person playing the song can tell when a beat starts by hearing the music without changing tempo. When they hear the first beat, they know that it is the beginning of something new and exciting. The more beats you hear, the more confusing it becomes and the harder it gets to remember the song title.
A lot of electronic dance music songs use what is known as “vibe packs”. These are sounds that are recorded from famous songs and looped into the mix. They can be quite inspiring and have many people listening to them feeling inspired. But some songs will have more than one or two of the famous tunes already in a variation that can be used for different moods and moments.
“Wake Me Up” by Akon has several versions that can be downloaded. Each has a slight variation but the main theme is the same. This is a great example of how a simple dance song can be made very intense by adding some very simple vocals to it. The words are also in French, so you need to have some French knowledge if you are going to try this out. It makes a great song for a relaxation or driving type of vibe.
The newer songs by artists such as Armin van Buenning and Justin Moorse are all about how we feel and the trance state that we get into when we are having fun and enjoying ourselves. These songs are all about getting you excited about being able to party all night. One song says “We a go boyz”, so you can picture it is a fun and lighthearted atmosphere. If you are not into partying you will probably feel differently but these songs can actually calm you down and make you feel good. There is even a version with the lyrics, “We’re not having fun… We’re having so much fun”.
This list is by no means conclusive but it gives you a starting point to see some of the more popular songs that can be incorporated into your own electronic dance music. Some artists make their music and songs sound really complicated but the truth is they are not that hard to understand after all. Electronic dance music is more than just spinning around on the floor or pumping your hips to the music but there are certain moments in songs that can put people into a trance. These songs are perfect to incorporate into an electronic dance mix CD because they have an undeniable groove that gets people up and dancing. Dance music is one of the biggest influences in the modern electronic music scene and it is only going to get bigger and more varied as artists begin to create their own unique sounds.
