You hear more people complaining about lack of good music in this day in age. Today’s most popular genre, Electronic Dance Music (EDM) is created primarily through modern digital technology. Some argue this takes away the authenticity of live music, talent and performances. Those who have attended an EDM concert can assure you they are the liveliest crowds in entertainment history.
Music has evolved for thousands of years (and will continue to do so), but there has
always been a common denominator of actual "live" instruments. EDM is based on the
artist(s) producing beats behind a computer screen and sound "mixing" boards. It’s no secret
that most musicians enhance their voices or instruments using technology, but
this genre solely relies on it. With countless self-proclaimed “DJ’s” popping
out left and right, should we worry everyone else will put down their guitars
and pick up a computer?
EDM has experienced a long life of underground "warehouse
parties" and events that were advertised through word of mouth and/or fliers. Within
the last 2-5 years, massive festivals have drawn in hundreds of thousands of
young partygoers dancing for hours on end. It’s hard to imagine that a single DJ
behind a deck can conduct a crowed to dance that long, but they serenade their
fans with intriguing beats.
It’s still too soon to predict the future for this genre because it has only recently become mainstream. The technology seems like it will stick around, and continue to evolve, so it will be interesting to see how it will affect the music industry in the future.
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