The Best Matrix Techno Music to Get You Moving
This is a list of the best techno tracks that are sure to get you moving. If you’re looking for some new music to add to your workout playlist, look no further!
Introduction
In the world of electronic music, there are few producers as revered as the German duo known as Green Velvet. For over two decades, Green Velvet (a.k.a. Curtis Alan Jones) has been one of the most consistent and innovative forces in techno, house, and beyond, with a sound that is both instantly recognizable and ever-evolving.
Best Techno Songs of All Time
Techno music is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in Detroit, Michigan in the United States during the mid-to-late 1980s. The first techno songs were created by artists such as Juan Atkins, Derrick May, and Kevin Saunderson, who were influenced by the futurist and science fiction themes of Afrofuturism and cyberculture.
“Da Funk” by Daft Punk
“Da Funk” is a 1996 single by French electronic music duo Daft Punk, a rework of their 1995 track “Drive”. It was accompanied by a promotional video, co-directed by Spike Jonze and Daft Punk. The video depicts the two band members as anthropomorphic dogs, one of whom is undergoing an identity crisis.
The song was first released as a single on 8 April 1996 and then as part of Daft Punk’s debut album Homework on 17 January 1997. In the United Kingdom, “Da Funk” peaked at number 73 on the UK Singles Chart in April 1996. In the United States, it peaked at number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100 in February 1997 and at number 10 on the Hot Dance Club Songs chart also in February 1997.
“Alive” by The Prodigy
“Alive” is a song by English electronic music group The Prodigy. It was first released as the exclusive pre-order bonus track for the album The Fat of the Land on 30 June 1997 by XL Recordings in the United Kingdom, and later released as a single on 15 September 1997. The song became one of The Prodigy’s most well-known tracks, and has been used in various forms of popular media.
The song was written by Liam Howlett and Maxim Reality, with additional vocals performed by Keith Flint and Leeroy Thornhill. The song samples “Just Can’t Get Enough” by Depeche Mode, and features a heavy bassline and breakbeat percussion. Upon its release, “Alive” was met with critical acclaim from music critics, who praised its production and catchiness.
In 1998, “Alive” won the Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording at the 40th Annual Grammy Awards. The song has been certified Platinum in Australia, Sweden and the United States. In 2008, NME placed “Alive” at number 85 on their list of “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time”.
“Techno Syndrome (Mortal Kombat)” by The Immortals
This song was released in 1994 as part of the Mortal Kombat soundtrack and later included on The Immortals’ 1997 album The Death of Techno. “Techno Syndrome (Mortal Kombat)” is a high-energy track that perfectly encapsulates the intensity and excitement of the Mortal Kombat franchise. The song’s pumping beat and catchy synth melody are impossible to resist, making it one of the most iconic techno songs of all time.
“No Limit” by 2 Unlimited
2 Unlimited was a Dutch Eurodance act founded in 1991 by Belgian producers Jean-Paul De Coster and Phil Wilde. Although the majority of their hits were released in the early 1990s, one of their most popular songs is “No Limit,” which was released in 1993. The song peaked at number one in several countries, including the United States, and is considered one of the best techno songs of all time.
“Get Up (Before the Night Is Over)” by Technotronic
This song was released in 1990 and it is still one of the best techno songs of all time. The song is upbeat and will get you moving.
Best Techno Songs of the Moment
The best techno music right now is a mix of the old and the new. There are some classic songs that have been remixed and there are also some new tracks that are making a name for themselves. Whether you’re looking for something to get you moving or something to help you wind down, there’s a techno song for you.
“We Are Your Friends” by Justice
This song has been stuck in my head for days, and I’m not even mad about it. “We Are Your Friends” by Justice is the perfect mix of nostalgia and new school, with a healthy dose of bass to get your head bobbing. The music video isMatrix-inspired, and features some pretty impressive dance choreography. If you’re looking for a new techno song to add to your workout playlist, or just want to relive the glory days of The Matrix, this is the song for you.
“I Love It” by Kanye West
“I Love It” is a song by American rapper Kanye West, released as the lead single from his sixth studio album, Yeezus (2013). The song features guest vocals from American comedian Lil Pump and samples Lil Pump’s “Esskeetit”. It was produced by West, Lunice, Mike Dean, Boi-1da, and Cubeatz.
“Toxic” by Britney Spears
“Toxic” is a song by American singer Britney Spears from her fourth studio album In the Zone (2003). It was written and produced by Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg (known collectively as Bloodshy & Avant), with additional writing from Cathy Dennis and Henrik Jonback. The song features an eastern melody and instrumentation with influences of Indian music. The song’s conception came after Winnberg had viewed the film Bullet Raja, which inspired him to incorporate Bollywood sounds into production.
“Toxic” is an uptempo dance-pop and synth-pop song that runs for a duration of three minutes and twenty-three seconds. The song is influenced by Bhangra music, while its lyrics draw comparisons to the relationship between a lover and a drug. “Toxic” received acclaim from critics, who praised its hook, melody and Spears’s assertive delivery of the lyrics; some also called it one of her career highlights.
Commercially, “Toxic” peaked at number one in Ireland, Latvia, Romania, Slovakia and Switzerland, as well as spending three non-consecutive weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. In Australia it was certified double platinum for sales of over 140,000 units. An accompanying music video for the single was directed by Joseph Kahn and filmed in various locations throughout Prague including Mikulov Castle. “Toxic” won Spears her first Grammy Award at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards in 2005 in the category of Best Dance Recording; it remains her only Grammy to date.
“Sandstorm” by Darude
“Sandstorm” is a Finnish electronic dance song composed by the producer and DJ Darude. The song was originally released in 1999 as the lead single from his debut studio album, Before the Storm. “Sandstorm” was immensely successful in Darude’s home country of Finland, where it spent six weeks at number one on the Finnish Singles Chart and was certified platinum by the Finnish Music Association. In other countries, “Sandstorm” charted within the top 10 in numerous European countries, including Austria, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands and Sweden. The song became a worldwide hit in 2000 and 2001 and is often considered one of the defining tracks of the trance genre.
Conclusion
Thank you for taking the time to read our guide to the best matrix techno music to get you moving. We hope that you found it helpful and informative. Techno is a great genre of music to get you up and moving, and we hope that you enjoy it as much as we do. Thanks again, and happy dancing!
