Some Data For those music Geeks

Top DJ’s of 2010

1. Armin Van Buuren
2. David Guetta
3. Tiësto
4. Deadmau5
5. Above & Beyond
6. Paul Van Dyk
7. Gareth Emery
8. Markus Schulz
9. Ferry Corsten
10. Axwell

"Top 100 Djs." DJ Mag. Web. 28 Nov. 2010. .

These ten DJs were voted for by the general public with the help of DJ Magazine.
With the help of this list anybody could find some music that they find amazing. These DJs have the highest acclaim when it comes to the electronic music scene; these people travel the world constantly to share their love of music with as many people as possible. To speak for myself, I found about 15 great songs just by doing some research in order to write this article. I definitely recommend buying some songs from any of these Producer/Djs.

The data I provided is not 100 percent complete; the actual list is of the top 100 Djs, but I am adamant when I say that it would be amoral for me to copy the entire list. On the topic of reliability these results are very accurate. DJ Magazine has been doing this for multiple years now, and by now they really know what they’re doing. On the final analysis, this is the epitome of great electronic music as of today, so enjoy.

Reflection

I felt like creating this blog was really easy, I went about starting it in a well planned manor. Picking my topic of Electronic Music was pretty easy, I used something that I felt I was truly passionate about. Once I had my base it was easy to set up the rest of the blog; from the background to the right font. The technique I found indispensable was the use of an accessory word processor to draft each blog post. This helped especially well in making my papers less rushed and more planned out. This helped increase the quality of the majority of writing I do. Overall, this is how the blog process started.

I have come a long way with the topic of Electronic Music. It’s quite interesting learning so much about something that I feel passionately about. Now I know a lot more about who the music represents and the how they represent themselves. Doing the blog has not changed my current feelings of the music, but much of my research has lead me to something much better. On most of the blogs I look at are songs that are posted up to be downloaded. This treasure has been the most rewarding part, I have found and downloaded many electronic songs... They all rock!

To conclude, I still feel good about the topic, in terms of writing about it. I have not lost any interest yet. I’m only curious about what else I am going to be able to write about, but we’ll see. I am going to try and learn more about the history and the roots of the music. I am going to elicit as much as I can before this project is over, but most important; I am going to keep doing my best to report what Electronic music is about and how I feel about it.

Some Deep Research

Electronic music has been connected with many negative things as it has been becoming more and more popular with contemporary-minded people. It is being linked to drug abuse, underage drinking, and many other negative ideas. This happens to be quite wrong; what Electronic music represents is a unifying force that brings people together through fun times and great music. The people against this type of music see right through all of the good, and can only see an electronic music concert as being evil. They are the parents of the kids that attend these shows. It is much like the situation that Rock music was in during the late sixties; people that oppose Electronic music don’t understand this contemporary generation.

P.L.U.R is a well known acronym within Electronic music. It stands for peace, love, unity, and respect. It sums up the vibe of the music quite well. It would not be smart to assume that all attendees of Electronic music shows follow this simple mantra, but P.L.U.R actually fits what the artists and listeners of the music want to represent. It is based off of several key principles that in correlation with Electronic music produce the epitome of a unifying experience. This philosophy runs all the way through from those that listen to the music to the ones that make it. Several artist interviews ask the same question; how did you get into producing music? It all comes down to one simple emotion, and that is love. They all talk about a love for music; a love for listening, a love for making music, and a love for the fans that enjoy their music. They aren’t in the business because they like to party and get rowdy every night. They do it because of the love and the passion.

Being united is a large part of what DJs strive for these days. In one interview of the most popular DJ in the world, DJ Tiesto, he was asked where he finds the best audiences. He replied, “all over the world, every country has its own special crowd,” this resonates with unity. Electronic music in a sense is bringing the whole world together through the love of music. People in Los Angeles are listening to a Dutch DJ/Producer, and at the same time people in China are listening to the same thing. They might not be able to translate the vocals, but everything else with the vibe included is understood by both parties. As an example, Country music in America is isolated quite well, though there are Australian, and Mexican country music stars most are only listened to by the people that also are from those places. In other words, people in Eastern Europe are not going to be listening to Toby Keith, or Tim McGraw; but it’s common to see people from all over the world listening to DJ Tiesto or Armin Van Burren.

On the final analysis, the true purpose of electronic music is being lost in the eyes of those that oppose everything that has to do with it. No right minded person would spend more that 50 dollars in most cases to go to a show with the purpose of getting “messed up.” They want to see that artist perform, and express what he or she feels. Thats is the purpose of Electronic music, to let the audience feel what the DJ feels, to let everybody share the same feelings of unity, love, peace, and respect. As you can see, Electronic music is much deeper than the average person would expect. It is an important part of the upcoming generation and it lead those people in a positive direction. In conclusion, if everybody were to follow the philosophy behind electronic music, the world would most definitely be a happier and more peaceful place to live in.

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Wikipedia contributors. "Counterculture of the 1960s." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 4 Nov. 2010. Web. 15 Nov. 2010.

Debate This!

When it comes to Electronic music the issue of MDMA is always lurking around the corner. MDMA, chemically known as Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, is a common drug that has been around since 1912 when it was first synthesized. The common effects of the drug are euphoria and the loss of anxiety. The debate is always on a few different parts within the issue; such as whether there are long-term neurological affects, and whether it can be used as a pharmaceutical to help people overcome serious psychological problems. In brief, there are always arguments occurring related to the affects and use of MDMA.

Are there long-term effects on the brains of repeated users, or even single-time users? Many scientists claim the drug can affect the brain. There are several studies that have been conducted to prove this. One study showed how memory was affected after consuming MDMA. It showed that the more of the substance that was taken the more the persons memory was affected. In other words, they had a more difficult time recalling what they saw and heard while on the drug. The short-term problems are a somewhat different; MDMA causes the serotonin receptors in the brain to empty their contents making a flood of the chemical. This is what causes the euphoria, but also that chemical is responsible for controlling body temperature, so hyperthermia and hypothermia are prevalent dangers associated with the use of the drug. The other side of this debate are the recreational users that disagree by saying MDMA is harmless when taken with moderation in mind. These people in a way have been conducting their own studies. Another effect is that after use the brains serotonin levels are lower than normal so there is a period where the person would have to regain those levels, he or she could possibly experience some sort of depression during this period, but once the levels are back to normal the person would feel normal again. Many more studies need to be done before there is concrete proof of the long and short term effects of MDMA on a person.

On the other hand MDMA is a psychotherapeutic medicine that could be used to help many people suffering from mental disorders. In the United States about 3.6 percent of adults have what is known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. It’s an anxiety disorder caused by the exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal. The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies has been studying the effects of MDMA on people suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Their preliminary results concluded that with psychotherapy MDMA can be used to overcome the disorder. One psychiatrist was quoted saying, "MDMA is penicillin for the soul, and you don't give up penicillin, once you've seen what it can do." This shows the medicinal side of the drug compared to the side that sees MDMA as a brain-damaging party drug. On the final analysis, the topic of Methylenedioxymethamphetamine is still pretty closed, and the drug is still considered illegal, so it’s up to you to decide how you feel about it.

Jacob, Sullum. "Sex, Drugs, and Techno Music." Reason Magazine. Web. 14 Nov. 2010. .

"MDMA Research." Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies. Web.