Although, a priori, electronic music is associated with instrumental pieces and with a certain experimentation in its forms and sound, over time, songs have also been composed that respect this label and that also include lyrics.
Sometimes undervalued, as works with a low lyrical quality, and others simply condemned to being dance music with simple verses, the reality is that we can listen to compositions with electronic influences and lyrics of all kinds. Let's look at the relationship they have had in recent decades.
Origins and evolution of electronic music
If we leave aside musique concrete and musical experiments with machines from the first part of the 20th century, such as the invention of the telharmonium, for example, we can say that what we currently know as electronic music took its first steps at the end of the decade. 1960. In the seventies, electronic music began to take shape with the emergence of the first synthesizers. These allowed artists to create new ways of producing electronic music, leading to the popularization of the genre. Some of the major subgenres of electronic music that emerged during this decade include techno, house, electro, funk, disco, and synthpop. Some key artists in electronic music during the 1970s included Kraftwerk, Giorgio Moroder, Donna Summer and Jean-Michel Jarre. These artists and their works laid the foundation for modern electronic music. In the 80s, the most successful musical style within electronic music was, possibly, Synth pop. It consisted of a combination of traditional Pop structures, dance music, as well as the mixture of synthesizers and electronic rhythms. Some key artists in electronic music during the 80s are Depeche Mode, New Order, The Human League, Gary Numan, Yellow Magic Orchestra, Front 242 and Cabaret Voltaire. Since the 1990s, electronic music became extremely popular. This was the decade of electronic music, with the arrival of House, Techno, Trance, Drum and bass or Ambient. These genres evolved throughout the decade, combining elements of different styles to create new and exciting forms of musicals. During this decade, some of the major artists in electronic music include The Prodigy, Moby, Daft Punk, The Chemical Brothers, Aphex Twin, Leftfield and many others. By the end of the century, it had arguably become more of a popular art form, inspiring a huge variety of songs and influencing many other genres of modern popular music.
Lyrics and electronic music
As we have already mentioned, there are a wide variety of electronic music genres and some of them usually have lyrics. Trance, house, techno, and drum and bass, for example, often combine electronic music with melodies and lyrics that express a specific message. Sometimes the message can be motivational and others can talk about various topics such as love, friendship, and self-improvement. Electronic music song lyrics are often used to highlight the energy and movement of the music, so that listeners connect with it in a deeper way. If we had to name some of the most popular songs, worldwide, that include electronic music influences with lyrics, we could mention, among others: “Titanium” by David Guetta “Latch” by Disclosure ft. Sam Smith, “Levels” by Avici “Closer” by The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey “One More Time” by Daft Punk. We also have to recognize that, on many occasions, the lyrics of a song from an electronic music genre do not have a leading role in the work and are usually another piece at the service of the musical purpose of the composition.
Key instruments
There are many instruments and equipment that are used in electronic music, instruments that, due to their design or their sound, contribute something unique and characteristic to the musical pieces in which they appear. Some of the most common are:
Synthesizers: They are electronic instruments that generate sounds by creating sound waves and manipulating sound parameters. Synthesizers are a fundamental tool in the production of electronic music, as they allow you to create unique and personalized sounds.
Sequencers: They are devices or software that allow recording and playing sequences of sounds and rhythmic patterns. Sequencers are a key tool in electronic music production, allowing you to create and manipulate rhythm and melody patterns precisely.
Samplers: They are electronic instruments that allow you to record and play sound samples. Samplers are a key tool in electronic music production, as they allow you to use previously recorded sounds and manipulate them in various ways.
Drum machines: These are devices that allow you to program rhythmic drum patterns and other percussive sounds. Drum machines are a key tool in the production of electronic music, as they allow you to create complex and personalized rhythms.
MIDI controllers: They are devices that allow instruments and electronic equipment to be controlled using MIDI digital signals. MIDI controllers are a key tool in electronic music production, as they allow sound parameters to be manipulated and controlled precisely and in real time.
Sound effects: They are devices or software that allow sound to be manipulated in various ways, such as adding reverb, delay, distortion, among others. Sound effects are a key tool in electronic music production, as they allow you to create more interesting and creative sounds. These are just some of the instruments and equipment that are used in the production of electronic music, although there are many others that have also had their moment and many others that will surely appear in the future.
The 21st century and electronic songs
Electronic music in the 21st century has expanded and evolved significantly. From house to EDM, Hip hop, R&B and Trap, we could say that it is almost impossible to find a genre that has not been touched by some characteristic of electronic music. Even traditional song styles such as Rock, Folk or traditional and folk music itself have experienced this influence and new variants or subgenres have appeared with those electronic touches. Some of the most popular songs with lyrics of the 21st century include: “Umbrella” by Rihanna “Happy” by Pharrell Williams “Can't Feel My Face” by The Weeknd “Girls Like You” by Maroon 5 “Havana” by Camila Cabello Every one of them, and many others, despite being considered commercial or directly Pop music, contain to one extent or another influences from some genre directly related to electronic music and its composition and recording methods.
Conclusions
As electronic music continues to evolve, you can expect more and more songs that will be as popular as those mentioned above. These songs, along with many others, have not only helped popularize the electronic music genre, but have also inspired many artists in their creative work. Electronic songs have become an essential part of the musical landscape, and surely, whether we like it more or less, they will continue to contribute with their peculiar approach to the history of music. Let's open our minds, our ears and our hearts to the expressive possibilities of those instruments and those daring works since, without a doubt, they contain great emotional potential and will be available to anyone who is capable of appreciating them, for a long time. Pay close attention to what they can offer, which is not little. #mailpoet_form_3 .mailpoet_form { } #mailpoet_form_3 .mailpoet_column_with_background { padding: 10px; } #mailpoet_form_3 .mailpoet_form_column:not(:first-child) { margin-left: 20px; } #mailpoet_form_3 .mailpoet_paragraph { line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #mailpoet_form_3 .mailpoet_segment_label, #mailpoet_form_3 .mailpoet_text_label, #mailpoet_form_3 .mailpoet_textarea_label, #mailpoet_form_3 .mailpoet_select_label, #mailpoet_form_3 .mailpoet_radio_label, #mailpoet_form_3 .mailpoet_checkbox_label, 3 .mailpoet_list_label, #mailpoet_form_3 .mailpoet_date_label { display: block; font-weight: normal; } #mailpoet_form_3 .mailpoet_text, #mailpoet_form_3 .mailpoet_textarea, #mailpoet_form_3 .mailpoet_select, #mailpoet_form_3 .mailpoet_date_month, #mailpoet_form_3 .mailpoet_date_day, #mailpoet_form_3 .mailpoet_date_year, #mailpoet_form_3 .mailpoet_date { display :block; } #mailpoet_form_3 .mailpoet_text, #mailpoet_form_3 .mailpoet_textarea { width: 200px; } #mailpoet_form_3 .mailpoet_checkbox { } #mailpoet_form_3 .mailpoet_submit { } #mailpoet_form_3 .mailpoet_divider { } #mailpoet_form_3 .mailpoet_message { } #mailpoet_form_3 .mailpoet_form_loading { width: 30px; text-align: center; line-height: normal; } #mailpoet_form_3 .mailpoet_form_loading > span { width: 5px; height: 5px; background-color: #5b5b5b; }#mailpoet_form_3{border: 1px solid #fcb900;border-radius: 40px;text-align: center;}#mailpoet_form_3 form.mailpoet_form {padding: 20px;}#mailpoet_form_3{width: 70%;}#mailpoet_form_3 .mailpoet_message {margin : 0; padding: 0 20px;}#mailpoet_form_3 .mailpoet_paragraph.last {margin-bottom: 0} @media (max-width: 500px) {#mailpoet_form_3 {background-image: none;}} @media (min-width: 500px) { #mailpoet_form_3 .last .mailpoet_paragraph:last-child {margin-bottom: 0}} @media (max-width: 500px) {#mailpoet_form_3 .mailpoet_form_column:last-child .mailpoet_paragraph:last-child {margin-bottom: 0}} Please leave this field emptyDo you write songs or would you like to?
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