Monday, January 9, 2012

How Electronica Music Came To Existing

By Garrett Mickley


Electronica has gained popularity since the late 1970s. At that time, electronic sounds began to dominate production of popular songs. Throughout the 1980s, electronically related sounds were important in recording of mainstream rock and pop songs. By the early 1990s, many musicians and producers had risen to fame as a result of applying more electronically synthesized sounds that were heavily appreciated by fans.

Instrumentation

Better instruments for recording songs made it possible for potential musicians and group bands to produce electronic songs and albums without having to use facilities of established studios. Emerging computer technologies enabled individuals to access sampled beats and songs which provided basics in developing popular compositions. Such compositions that allowed experimentation and led to development of new genres were termed as electronica.

Everyone Does It

Electronica music can also be regarded as a fusion genre that merges two or more genres. This is because a wide range of musical acts and styles have used electronic sounds to produce fusion. Hip hop fusion resulted from use of electronically influenced sounds in producing songs. More appealing song versions of hip hop and R&B have been recorded by musicians who incorporate electronic sounds.

Remixing

Alternative versions of already existing compositions are created by applying electronic sounds. Such versions are known as remixes and have become popular throughout the world. It has become common that for a soundtrack to hit, it has to involve use of advanced synthesizers, sequencers and computers. A range of hip hop tracks by popular musicians have gained world recognition because of applying current technologies.

Any Type Of Use

Recent technologies such as beat maker software provide samples of records that can easily be used to create sonic compositions. An individual interested in developing original compositions, can do so online with the assistance of virtual pianos and synthesizers. This has made it affordable to record songs without using services of an established producer.

Evolving Sounds

In a wide variety of sounds and tracks recorded by famous artists throughout the world, electronically influenced sounds have played a significant role.hip hop performers have gained world recognition because of recording tracks and albums that essentially use electronic sounds. Electronically generated sounds are applied in hip hop and R&B rhythms to create fusions that fans enjoy listening to all the time. A new genre called Dubstep is proof of evolving sounds.

Electronic Dance Music (EDM)

A culture of playing electronic compositions in social events especially at night has gained popularity. Raves have become of interest to researchers throughout the world due to the attributes associated with them. It is claimed that raves appreciate technology and in such events fantasy dominates. During raves, people mainly teenagers abuse drugs and involve in unprotected sex. This has been criticized by scores of people who preach against immorality.




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