Eurobeat facts for kids
Eurobeat is a super energetic type of electronic music that first became popular in Italy and later exploded in Japan. It's known for its fast pace, catchy tunes, and exciting feel, making it perfect for dancing!
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What is Eurobeat?
Eurobeat is a style of dance music that makes you want to move. It usually has a quick beat, often around 150 to 160 beats per minute (BPM). Imagine music that's always upbeat and full of energy – that's Eurobeat!
Where Did Eurobeat Come From?
This exciting music style started in Italy during the 1980s. It grew out of other popular dance music genres like Italo disco and Hi-NRG. Italian producers and musicians loved creating these high-energy tracks. Many of the main Eurobeat music labels were based in northern Italy, in cities like Brescia and Mantua.
What Does Eurobeat Sound Like?
Eurobeat songs often feature strong, driving basslines and lots of cool sounds from synthesizers. They usually have clear, powerful vocals, often sung by female artists. The melodies are very catchy and easy to remember, which is why people love dancing to them. It's music designed to get a party started!
Eurobeat in Japan
While Eurobeat started in Italy, it became incredibly popular in Japan in the 1990s and 2000s. Japanese fans absolutely loved the energetic sound. Huge discothèques in Tokyo, like Velfarre, became famous places where people would go to dance to Eurobeat all night long.
One big reason Eurobeat became so huge in Japan was its use in the popular anime and manga series Initial D. This show is all about street racing, and the fast-paced Eurobeat music was the perfect soundtrack for the thrilling car chases. Because of Initial D, many people around the world discovered and fell in love with Eurobeat.
Famous Eurobeat Artists
Many talented artists have created Eurobeat music over the years. Some well-known names include:
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The majority of Eurobeat labels have been based in Northern Italy, including Lugagnano, Brescia and Mantua (pictured)
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Velfarre, a discothèque located in Tokyo, was considered a mecca of Eurobeat during the 1990s and 2000s.
See also
In Spanish: Eurobeat para niños
