VPMA93H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Sound Design, Bass Drum, Afrika Bambaataa
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Final exam: june 17th, 2017 @ 9-11, rm sw309. Edm- umbrella term for numerous genre and sub-genres of electronic music thats primarily performed at/for/ nightclubs and raves. Rave- long lasting (illegal/unsanctioned) parties ft. loud music w/djs. Mix - refer to the edm music, always change other people"s tracks. Hand claps/snare hits on beats 2 and 4 (backbeat) Loop based- built on small sec of music (loops) that are designed to be continuously repeated. Sub-sections built on 2 beat units (2-4-8-16-21) Rife w/ genres, sub-genres, and sub-sub genres. History: electro-acoustic music - western europe and na during early 20th century use electronic/computing tech. 1musique concrete: shaffer 1940s, old music, precursor to sampling: elektronische musik: stockhausen 1950s, generate new sounds/timbres, experimental pop: 1960-1970 young people exposed to e. a via radio, especially in. W. germany, integrate new music tech into r&b, rock and roll. Made new genres like electropop, krautrock, space music, cosmic music: disco: soul, funk, pop.
