Top Electronic Dance Music of 2014
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From Avicii to Martin Garrix, check out our top picks for the best EDM tracks of 2014.
What is Electronic Dance Music?
Electronic dance music, also known as EDM, is a broad range of percussive electronic music genres produced largely for nightclubs, raves and festivals. EDM is generally produced for playback by disc jockeys (DJs) who create seamless selections of tracks, called a mix or mashup, by segueing from one recording to another.
EDM producers also perform their music live in a concert or festival setting in what is sometimes called a live PA. In Europe and North America, EDM is more commonly called simply “dance music”, or simply “dance”.
The global electronic dance music market is estimated to be worth $6.9 billion USD according to a report by business research firm IBISWorld in 2014. This figure includes both the value of physical sales of EDM recordings and revenues generated from live performances, digital downloads and licensing fees charged for use of EDMs in film, television and advertising.
The Rise of Electronic Dance Music
Electronic dance music (EDM) has exploded in popularity over the past few years, and 2014 was no exception. From massive mainstream hits to underground anthems, there was no shortage of great EDM tracks this year.
Here are our picks for the top 10 EDM tracks of 2014:
1. “Animals” by Martin Garrix
2. “Summer” by Calvin Harris
3. “Wake Me Up” by Avicii
4. “Wizard” by Martin Garrix & Jay Hardway
5. “Tether” by Eric Prydz
6. “I Could Be the One” by Avicii vs Nicky Romero7.
8.”La La La” by Naughty Boy feat. Sam Smith
9. “Counting Stars” by OneRepublic (Project 46 Remix)
10. “Bulls on Parade” electronic remix by Rage Against the Machine
The Top Electronic Dance Music of 2014
It’s that time of year again where we reflect on the past year and look forward to the new one. This year has been a great year for electronic dance music. Here are the top electronic dance music tracks of 2014.
Avicii
In 2014, electronic dance music continued to grow in popularity, with a number of artists breaking through to the mainstream. One of the biggest stories of the year was the untimely death of Avicii, one of the genre’s most successful and popular artists. Here’s a look at some of the top electronic dance music of 2014.
– “Wake Me Up” by Avicii
– “Animals” by Martin Garrix
– “Turn Down For What” by DJ Snake & Lil Jon
– “Safe and Sound” by Capital Cities
– “I Could Be The One” by Avicii vs. Nicky Romero
– “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams & Nile Rodgers
– “Feel So Close” by Calvin Harris
– “Let’s Go” by Calvin Harris feat. Ne-Yo
– “This Is What It Feels Like” by Armin van Buuren feat. Trevor Guthrie
Hardwell
Hardwell is a Dutch electro house DJ and music producer. He was voted the World’s #1 DJ in 2013 and 2014 by DJ Mag. Hardwell has his own radio show called Hardwell On Air, which is broadcast on more than 150 radio stations in over 30 countries. He has released four mix compilations and one studio album.
Tiesto
Tijs Michiel Verwest, better known by his stage name Tiësto, is a Dutch DJ and record producer of electronic dance music. He was born in Breda, Netherlands on January 17, 1969 and has been active in the dance music scene since the early 1990s. Tiësto is widely regarded as one of the world’s greatest DJs and he has been voted “The Greatest DJ of All Time” by Mix Magazine in a poll conducted in 2013.He has also been voted “Best DJ” five times by the readers of DjMag.com.
Tiësto first came to prominence as a leading figure in the second wave of trance music in the early 2000s. He achieved his first major success with his remix of Delerium’s “Silence”, which became an instant classic and propelled him to international stardom. He has since released numerous critically acclaimed albums and singles, including his 2003 album From Paris to Berlin, which topped the charts in several countries. His most recent album A Town Called Paradise was released in 2014 and reached number one on the Dance/Electronic Albums chart in the United States.
Tiësto is also well-known for his live performances, which are often held at large-scale music festivals such as Tomorrowland and Ultra Music Festival. He has performed at numerous high-profile events such as the opening ceremony of the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece and the closing ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. In May 2014, Tiësto was presented with a Doctorate Honoris Causa by his alma mater, Fontys University of Applied Sciences.
The Future of Electronic Dance Music
The electronic dance music scene has exploded in recent years, with new genres and sub-genres constantly emerging. It can be hard to keep up with the latest trends, but one thing is for sure – the future of electronic dance music is looking very bright. Here are some of the top trends that are set to take the scene by storm in 2014.
1. Big room house – This genre of EDM is characterized by its big, anthemic sound. expect to hear plenty of big room tracks being played at festivals and clubs around the world in 2014.
2. Bass music – bass-heavy genres like dubstep and trap have been growing in popularity in recent years, and this trend is set to continue in 2014. If you’re a fan of heavy basslines, then this is definitely the year for you.
3. Indie dance – Indie dance is a term used to describe any form of electronic dance music that has an indie or alternative influence. This could be anything from indie-pop inspired tracks to more underground sounds.Whatever your taste, you’re sure to find something you like within the indie dance genre.
4. Deep house – Deep house is a sub-genre of house music that characteristically has a slower tempo and deeper, more hypnotic sound. If you’re looking for something a bit more chilled out than the typical four-to-the-floor beats of house music, then deep house is definitely worth checking out.
5. Techno – While techno has been around for many years, it seems to be making a comeback in recent times, with a new generation of fans discovering the genre. If you’re a fan of underground clubbing, then techno is definitely worth checking out in 2014.
