But lately, I've been branching out into different music genres--particularly dubstep and house music. A friend of mine told me that he doesn't enjoy dubstep unless he's high on ecstasy. I didn't tell him this, but -- I think that's a bit sad. Dubstep is actually not bad when you listen to it without taking any drugs or alcohol. I should know: I listen to a lot of it now.
Dubstep has its origins in London. Music that fall under this genre is bass-driven music, in which there is a consistent interior beat layered by electronic noises and other beats. Dubstep has been referred to as the 'modern sound.' It places emphasis on the bass, sometimes sounds like you're listening to very loud music underwater, and dark notes that seem to vibrate from whatever speakers you have. It's best when you crank it up sound. Heck, it might make you fist pump.
Or not.
What I like about Dubstep and general House music is the basic four-on-the-floor beat. Underneath all electronic additions, there's a common time signature of 1, 2, 3, 4 that's usually done by a bass. It's perhaps the most common rhythm in all dance music. The upper layers of music are basically the flare that hypes the listener.
"One," by Swedish House Mafia
You probably hear this on the radio at 9 or 10 p.m. when DJs please listeners by putting on mixes of all current music. Swedish House Mafia, is a--you guessed it--Swedish music group that consists of three interesting characters. They came into the House music scene in late 2008 and their fame has risen since. The song posted above is their mix with Pharell.
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