DJS From Mars – The History of Electronic Dance Music

DJS From Mars takes you on a journey through the history of electronic dance music, from its earliest origins to its current form.

Origins

DJing and electronic music have come a long way since the days of disco. In fact, the history of electronic dance music is a relatively short one. It all started in the early 1970s with the invention of the synthesizer.

Early electronic music

Early electronic music was created using a variety of instruments and devices, including radios, theremins, and synthesizers. These early pioneers paved the way for the development of modern electronic dance music.

Some of the most influential early electronic musicians include Gershon Kingsley, who created the now-classic pop song “Popcorn”; Jean Michel Jarre, who popularized the use of synthesizers in rock music; and Kraftwerk, who were pioneers in the use of electronic instruments in pop music.

The birth of disco

Disco originally started as a type of party music in the early 1970s. It was popularized by African American and Latino communities in the United States, and later became mainstream in the late 1970s. Disco typically features a strong 4/4 beat, with rhythms that are often syncopated or “off-beat”. The style is very danceable, and disco songs often include elements of funk, soul, and pop.

Disco became increasingly popular in Europe in the late 1970s, with hits such as “Gloria” by Laura Branigan and “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor. The genre reached its peak of popularity in the United States in the early 1980s, with films like Saturday Night Fever and shows like Disco Fever becoming household names. However, disco’s popularity began to decline in the late 1980s, due in part to anti-disco sentiment from groups like Punk Rockers.

The rise of electronic dance music

It seems like everywhere you go these days, you hear electronic dance music blaring from car stereos, nightclubs, and even commercials. But where did this genre come from? In this article, we’ll trace the history of electronic dance music and explore how it has evolved over the years.

Early pioneers

The first electronic dance music was created in the late 1970s by disco DJs who used electronic instruments to manipulate recorded tracks. These DJs, including Giorgio Moroder and Klaus Schulze, were pioneers in the development of disco and electronic music. In the 1980s, electronic dance music became more popular with the advent of house music, a style of music that originated in Chicago. House music was created by DJs who used drum machines and synthesizers to create a unique sound. House music quickly became popular in Europe and the United States, and it remains one of the most popular genres of electronic dance music today.

The first wave of popularity

The first wave of popularity for electronic dance music (EDM) came in the late 1970s and early 1980s. This was a time when new wave, synth-pop and disco were all the rage. The genre began to take off in the clubs of Europe, particularly in Germany. DJs would play extended sets of music that they created themselves, often using multiple turntables and synthesizers. This style of DJing would come to be known as “performative mixing.”

In the early 1980s, EDM began to gain popularity in the United States. The first real taste of this came with the release of “The Bridge,” a song by Afrika Bambaataa and Soulsonic Force. This song samples “Trans-Europe Express” by Kraftwerk, one of the most influential electronic bands of all time. The popularity of “The Bridge” helped pave the way for other electronic artists to find success in the U.S., including New Order, Depeche Mode and Pet Shop Boys.

The second wave of EDM’s popularity came in the 1990s with the rise of dance music festivals such as Creamfields and Gatecrasher. These festivals featured DJs playing extended sets of techno, trance and house music to massive crowds. The ’90s also saw the birth of drum’n’bass, a genre that would go on to have a huge impact on popular culture.

In the early 2000s, EDM began to cross over into the mainstream thanks to artists like David Guetta, Tiësto and Fatboy Slim. The genre found itself at home on MTV and radio stations across the world. By this point, EDM had become truly global phenomenon

The second wave of popularity

In the 1990s, a second wave of popularity for EDM arose in America. The original wave of popularity in the late 1970s and early 1980s had died out, in part because many of the leading artists of that era, including Giorgio Moroder and Nile Rodgers, either retired or moved on to other projects. Nevertheless, by the mid-1990s, a new generation of American youth had become interested in electronic dance music. This new interest was spurred in part by the rise of rave culture and clubs such as The Warehouse in Chicago and Palladium in New York City.

EDM experienced a resurgence in popularity in America during the late 2000s and early 2010s. This new wave of popularity was led by artists such as David Guetta, Skrillex, and Calvin Harris. The rise of electronic dance music coincided with the rise of social media platforms such as MySpace and YouTube, which allowed EDM artists to reach a wider audience than ever before.

The present day

DJS from Mars is an Italian duo that has been making electronic dance music since 2006. They are best known for their mashups, which they began making in 2009. In 2010, they released their first album, The History of Electronic Dance Music.

The current state of electronic dance music

The sound of electronic dance music has evolved considerably since its origins in the 1970s. In its early days, it was often referred to as “electronic body music” or “techno.” Today, the term is used to describe a wide variety of styles, including house, trance, drum and bass, and dubstep.

EDM has come to be associated with large-scale events such as festivals and nightclubs. These events often feature elaborate stage designs with pyrotechnics and lasers, and attract crowds of people who enjoy dancing all night long.

The current state of EDM is marked by increasing popularity and mainstream acceptance. In recent years, EDM artists have begun to enjoy success on the Billboard charts and at major awards shows. This increased visibility has helped to bring EDM to a wider audience.

The future of electronic dance music

It’s impossible to predict the future, but that doesn’t stop us from wondering what it might hold. In the realm of electronic dance music, there are a few different schools of thought on where the genre is headed.

Some believe that EDM will continue to grow in popularity and eventually surpass other genres as the most popular form of music. This is supported by the fact that EDM has already made significant inroads in the mainstream, with artists like Calvin Harris and The Chainsmokers topping the charts.

Others believe that EDM will become more niche as it splinters off into subgenres. This has already begun to happen, with genres like dubstep and trap becoming increasingly popular. As electronic dance music becomes more fragmented, it’s likely that only the most diehard fans will keep up with all the different sounds.

And then there are those who believe that EDM will simply fade away, replaced by something else entirely. This seems unlikely, given the genre’s global popularity, but it’s impossible to say for sure what the future holds.

So what do you think? Where do you see electronic dance music headed in the next few years?