Inked: The Rise of the Electronic Music Tattoo

Inked: The Rise of the Electronic Music Tattoo is a new book from renowned tattoo artist, Kat Von D. In it, she chronicles the history of electronic music and its impact on the tattoo industry.

The History of Electronic Music

Electronic music has been around for almost as long as music itself. The first electronic music was created in the 18th century with the invention of the Baines Organ. In the late 19th century, electricity was used to create more complex compositions, and in the early 20th century, electronic instruments began to be used in popular music. In the 1960s, electronic music truly began to take off with the development of new synthesizer technology.

The origins of electronic music

The history of electronic music is a long and complicated one, full of twists and turns. But it all started with one man and his invention: the phonograph.

In 1877, Thomas Edison invented the phonograph, which allowed people to record and playback sounds. This was a major breakthrough for music, as it allowed people to capture and preserve music for posterity.

However, it wasn’t until the early 20th century that the first electronic instruments were invented. In 1919, Russian engineer Leon Theremin invented the first electronic instrument, which he called the etherphone. This was followed by the Ondes Martenot in 1928, which was used by French composer Maurice Ravel in his composition Bolero.

It wasn’t until the 1950s that electronic music really started to take off, with the invention of synthesizers. The first synthesizer was invented in 1955 by American engineer Halim El-Dabh. This was followed by the Moog Synthesizer in 1964, which became one of the most popular synthesizers of all time.

Since then, electronic music has continued to evolve and change, with new genres and subgenres constantly emerging. It is now one of the most popular genres of music in the world, with artists like Skrillex and deadmau5 household names.

The early days of electronic music

Electronic music has come a long way since its humble beginnings in the early 20th century. Originally created for purely practical purposes, such as for film scores or as a way to reproduce classical music more accurately, it wasn’t long before electronic music began to be used for more creative endeavours. In the 1950s and 1960s, pioneering musicians started to experiment with electronic instruments and found new ways to create sounds that had never been heard before. This was the birth of electronic music as we know it today.

One of the earliest examples of electronic music is the theremin, an instrument that was invented in 1920 by Russian scientist Lev Theremin. The theremin is played without physical contact; instead, the performer moves their hands in the air near two metal rods, which are connected to an electrical circuit. By doing this, they can control the sound of the instrument. The theremin was used on several famous movie soundtracks, including Bernard Herrmann’s score for The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) and Alfred Hitchcock’s Spellbound (1945).

Another early example of electronic music is musique concrète, a type of composition that uses recorded sounds as its material. This includes anything from environmental sounds to snippets of dialogue or everyday objects being hit or struck. Musique concrète was pioneered by French composer Pierre Schaeffer in the 1940s, and its first public airing was on Schaeffer’s radio show Étude aux chemins de fer (1948).

The 1970s saw the advent of synthesizers and other electronic keyboard instruments, which made it possible for musicians to create entire pieces of music using only one instrument. This decade also saw the rise of disco music, which made use of synthesizers to create its characteristic sound. Giorgio Moroder’s “I Feel Love” (1977), produced for Donna Summer, is often credited as being one of the first disco hits.

The 1980s were a golden age for electronic music, with many iconic songs and artists emerging from this decade. One such artist is Japanese composer Hiroshi Yoshimura, whose ambient album Green (1986) is considered by many to be a masterpiece of minimalist electronica. Another iconic song from this decade is Afrika Bambaataa’s “Planet Rock” (1982), which borrowed heavily from Kraftwerk’s “Trans-Europe Express” (1977) and helped to popularize electro hip hop.

The birth of techno

Techno is a form of electronic dance music that emerged in the 1980s. It is characterized by a repetitive four-on-the-floor beat and often features synthesizers, drum machines, and vocoders. Detroit, Michigan is considered the birthplace of techno, with artists like Juan Atkins, Derrick May, and Kevin Saunderson helping to pioneer the sound.

The Evolution of Electronic Music

Electronic music has come a long way since the days of Kraftwerk and Disco. With the advent of new technologies, electronic music has evolved into a truly global phenomenon. Today, electronic music is more popular than ever, with artists like Skrillex and Deadmau5 selling out stadiums around the world. In this article, we’ll take a look at the evolution of electronic music, from its humble beginnings to its current status as a global phenomenon.

The rise of house music

The 1980s saw the rise of electronic dance music, particularly in Europe. House music, a subgenre of electronic dance music, emerged in the early 1980s and became popular in nightclubs by the mid-1980s. The style is characterized by a repetitive 4/4 beat and synthesized basslines, drum machines, and occasionally vocal samples. House music quickly spread to other continents, particularly North and South America, Australia, and Asia. The 1990s saw the rise of techno and trance music, two more subgenres of electronic dance music. By the late 1990s, electronic dance music had become one of the most popular genres of music worldwide.

The birth of trance

The genre of trance music can be traced back to the early 1990s. One of the earliest examples is “What Time Is Love?” by The KLF, which was released in 1992. The track peaked at number 3 in the UK singles chart and helped to popularize the genre.

Trance music is characterized by a hypnotic, repetitive sound that is often accompanied byathy vocals. It often has a slower tempo than other genres of electronic music, such as techno and house.

The first trance records were produced by German DJs and producers such as Oliver Lieb, Warp 9, and WestBam. These artists were influenced by acid house, techno, and new beat. They began to experiment with longer samplings and slower tempos to create a more atmospheric sound.

In the mid-1990s, trance music started to gain popularity in the United States thanks to DJs like BT and Sasha. In 1996, one of the most famous trance tracks ever produced was released: “Age of Love” by Dutch DJ Age of Love. The track samples a classic acid house song called “The Age of Love” by Ambrose addiction; it was an instant hit with clubgoers and helped to propel trance music into the mainstream consciousness.

Since then, trance music has continued to evolve; today, it encompasses a wide range of subgenres including uplifting trance, tech trance, progressive trance, vocal trance, psytrance, and more.

The rise of dubstep

In the past decade, electronic music has undergone a massive rebirth. What was once the domain of basement-dwelling nerds and curiosity-seekers has become one of the most popular genres in the world, with superstar DJs playing to stadiums full of devoted fans. This newfound mainstream success has been accompanied by a dramatic increase in the number of people getting electronic music tattoos.

Dubstep, in particular, has become one of the most popular subgenres for tattoo aficionados. This bass-heavy style of EDM was pioneered by producers in the early 2000s and quickly gained a devoted following among clubgoers and ravers. The popularity of dubstep has only grown in recent years, thanks to its even heavier offshoot, brostep.

Tattoos featuring dubstep stars like Skrillex and Flume are becoming increasingly common, as are designs inspired by iconic dubstep tracks. If you’re thinking about getting an electronic music tattoo, there’s no better time than now to make your mark on this rapidly growing scene.

The Future of Electronic Music

The electronic music industry is booming. With the popularity of digital music, DJs and producers are gaining more recognition than ever before. As electronic music becomes more mainstream, tattoos are becoming a popular way for fans to show their love for the genre. Inked: The Rise of the Electronic Music Tattoo explores the relationship between electronic music and body art.

The rise of EDM

With the ever-growing popularity of electronic dance music, it’s no surprise that more and more people are expressing their love for the genre through tattoos.

EDM-related tattoos are becoming increasingly popular among fans of the genre, as they provide a way to show their dedication to the music and the culture that surrounds it.

While there are a variety of different designs that can be considered EDM-related, some of the most popular include images of DJs, skulls, and tribal patterns.

With the rise in popularity of EDM tattoos, it’s likely that we’ll see even more creative and unique designs in the future. So if you’re thinking about getting an EDM tattoo, make sure to choose a design that represents your personal style and passion for the music.

The rise of trap

Trap music is a subgenre of hip hop that originated in the early 1990s in the Southern United States. It is typified by its aggressive lyrical content and sound, which features heavy 808 sub-bass kick drums, double-time, often fast-paced hi-hat patterns, layered synthesizers, and “cinematic” strings. Trap music has been becoming more and more popularized throughout the years with more mainstream artists such as Drake, Future, 21 Savage, and Migos releasing songs that could be classified as trap. With the rise in popularity of trap music, there has also been a rise in the number of people getting trap music tattoos.

The future of electronic music

As electronic music becomes more and more popular, it’s only natural that its fans would want to show their love for the genre in a permanent way – by getting tattoos of their favorite DJs, producers, and album covers.

Inked: The Rise of the Electronic Music Tattoo is a new book by French photographer Raphael Albouy that documents the growing trend of electronic music tattoos. Albouy traveled to music festivals and clubs around the world to photograph people with their tattoos, and the results are both beautiful and fascinating.

The book includes interviews with tattoo artists and collectors, as well as with some of the biggest names in electronic music, including Pete Tong, Skream, Boys Noize, and Justice. Inked captures not only the rise of a new trend, but also the way that electronic music has become a part of people’s identities.

So what does the future hold for electronic music tattoos? According to Albouy, it’s only going to get bigger and more popular. “I think it will keep growing,” he told Vice. “There are already so many tattooists specialized in this genre… In five or ten years I think almost every EDM fan will have at least one tattoo!”