Electronic body music facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Electronic body music |
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| Stylistic origins | Industrial music Synthpunk Synthpop Electropop Post-punk |
| Cultural origins | Early 1980s, Belgium, United Kingdom, Germany, Canada |
| Typical instruments | synthesizer - drum machine - sequencer - keyboard - sampler |
| Derivative forms | New beat - Goa trance - Dark electro - Electro-industrial - Futurepop |
Electronic body music (EBM) is a type of music that mixes parts of industrial music with electronic dance music. It first became popular in Belgium. EBM is known for its strong, rhythmic beats and often has a powerful, energetic feel.
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What is Electronic Body Music?
Electronic body music, or EBM, is a unique style of electronic music. It uses electronic sounds and strong rhythms to create a powerful and sometimes intense sound. People often describe EBM as having a "muscles and machines" feel because of its strong, mechanical beats.
The Sound of EBM
EBM music usually has a very clear and driving beat. This beat often comes from drum machines. The songs also use synthesizers to create different sounds and melodies. Sometimes, the vocals in EBM are shouted or spoken in a strong way, adding to the music's energy. The music can make you want to dance because of its steady, pulsing rhythm.
Where Did EBM Start?
EBM began in the early 1980s. It grew out of other music styles like industrial music, synthpop, and post-punk. The genre became popular in several countries, including Belgium, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Canada. Belgium was especially important in helping EBM become well-known.
Key Instruments
The main instruments used in EBM are electronic. These include:
- Synthesizers: These electronic keyboards create a wide range of sounds, from bass lines to melodies.
- Drum machines: These devices create the strong, repetitive beats that are a core part of EBM.
- Sequencers: These tools help arrange and repeat musical patterns, making the music feel very structured and rhythmic.
- Samplers: Sometimes, artists use samplers to record and play back short sounds or voices, adding unique elements to their music.
How EBM Influenced Other Music
Even though EBM was not a huge mainstream music style, it had a big impact on other electronic music genres. Many new types of music grew from EBM. These include:
- New Beat: A dance music style that came from Belgium.
- Dark Electro: A darker, more atmospheric electronic style.
- Electro-industrial: A genre that combines EBM's rhythms with industrial sounds.
- Futurepop: A more melodic and pop-influenced electronic style.
These new genres show how EBM's unique sound helped shape the world of electronic music.
Images for kids
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German proto-EBM band DAF created the "muscles & machines" image – the basic concept of electronic body music.
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Spetsnaz live at E-tropolis festival, Oberhausen, 2015.
See also
In Spanish: Electronic body music para niños
