How 80s Electronic Dance Music Influenced New Age
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How 80s Electronic Dance Music Influenced New Age
The 80s was a decade of big hair, big music, and big changes. One of the most significant changes was the advent of electronic dance music (EDM). This new genre of music quickly gained popularity and has had a lasting impact on subsequent generations of music. In this blog post, we’ll explore how 80s EDM influenced the new age music genre.
The Birth of Electronic Dance Music
Electronic dance music can trace its roots back to the 1980s, where it emerged as a new genre of music. This genre was influenced by a variety of factors, including the rise of the Internet and the popularity of video games.
The first electronic dance music party
The first electronic dance music party is believed to have taken place in 1971 at theprivate Brooklyn loft of DJ Richie Kaczor, who played a mix of Detroit techno, Chicago house, and European electronic pop for his guests. The popularity of Kaczor’s parties led to the spread of electronic dance music in New York City and the birth of the New York underground club scene. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, DJs began to use electronic instruments to create new sounds for their sets. This new style of music, which blended elements of disco, funk, and pop with synthesizers and drum machines, became known as “electronic dance music” (EDM).
EDM quickly gained popularity in Europe, particularly in Germany, where clubs such as DINGWALLS in London and Tresor in Berlin became Mecca for fans of the new sound. By the early 1990s, EDM had become a global phenomenon, with DJs such as Moby, The Prodigy, Fatboy Slim, and Daft Punk ushering in a new era of electronic music.
The first electronic dance music club
The first electronic dance music club, called the “Warehouse”, opened in Chicago in 1977. This club was founded by DJ and music producer, Frankie Knuckles. The Warehouse was known for playing a style of music called house music. House music was a combination of disco and electronic music. The popularity of the Warehouse spread to other cities and soon there were clubs playing house music all over the world.
The Rise of Electronic Dance Music
In the late 1970s, a new style of music was born. This style of music was influenced by various genres, including funk, disco, and rock. This style of music quickly gained popularity in the United States and Europe.
The first electronic dance music festival
The first electronic dance music festival was held in 1970 at the Queens College campus of the City University of New York. It was called the “Second Summer of Love” and featured performances by well-known DJs such as DJs Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, and Grandmaster Flash. This event is credited with being the start of the electronic dance music genre.
The first electronic dance music album
It is impossible to pinpoint the first electronic dance music album. However, one of the earliest and most influential albums in the genre is Kraftwerk’s 1978 record “The Man-Machine”. This album helped to establish many of the tropes that would come to define electronic dance music, including its focus on mechanized rhythms and sound effects. “The Man-Machine” was also highly influential on subsequent genres like synth-pop and techno.
The Popularity of Electronic Dance Music
Electronic dance music has been around for centuries, but it exploded in popularity in the 1980s. This is when artists like Madonna and Michael Jackson started experimenting with synthesizers and drum machines to create new sounds. The result was a new genre of music that was perfect for dancing. Today, electronic dance music is still popular and continues to influence new artists.
The first electronic dance music chart
In 1985, Billboard magazine launched the first ever electronic dance music chart. The chart was called the Hot Dance/Disco Chart and it monitored the popularity of dance music in nightclubs across America. At the time, disco was the dominant form of dance music and so the chart reflected that. However, as disco began to decline in popularity, other genres of electronic dance music began to rise. By the early 1990s, house and techno were the two most popular genres of dance music and they remained so for many years.
The first electronic dance music award
In 1985, the first electronic dance music award was presented at the Billboard Music Awards. The award was given to Afrika Bambaataa and Soul Sonic Force for their song “Planet Rock.” This song is often credited as being one of the first electronic dance songs. It influenced a new generation of musicians and producers who would go on to create some of the most popular electronic dance music of all time.
The Influence of Electronic Dance Music
The 1980s saw the rise of electronic dance music, a genre that has had a profound influence on new age music. This style of music was pioneered by artists like Kraftwerk, Giorgio Moroder, and Afrika Bambaataa. It was characterized by its use of synthesizers, drum machines, and vocoders.
The first electronic dance music movie
In 1980, electronic dance music was thrust into the mainstream with the release of “Xanadu,” the first major film to feature a synthesizer-based score. The film’s star, Olivia Newton-John, was a huge pop star at the time, and the movie’s soundtrack featured several of her hits, including “I’m Alright,” “Magic,” and the title track. The film also featured the song “A Little Bit More,” which was co-written by Giorgio Moroder, one of the most influential figures in electronic dance music.
The first electronic dance music TV show
In the early 80s, a new wave of electronic dance music was born. This new style of music was influenced by the likes of Kraftwerk, Giorgio Moroder, and Afrika Bambaataa. It was characterized by its use of synthesizers, drum machines, and robotic/synthetic sounds. This new sound quickly caught on in the underground club scene of New York City and London.
In 1982, BBC 2 aired the first ever electronic dance music TV show called “The Mix”. This show featured a mix of synthpop, electro, and early house music. The show was an instant hit with viewers and helped to popularize electronic dance music in the UK.
