Saturday, December 1, 2012

Elements Defining New House Music Releases

By Lenore Bolton


People listen to songs for various reasons. Not everyone has similar musical tastes and preferences. Success of any artiste is determined by the record sale. Looking at current trends, new house music releases are booming in the industry. This is due to the fact that it is highly versatile and different as compared to other genres. More artistes are venturing into this genre due to its popularity and general worldwide embrace by people of all ages.

For centuries, the composition of songs has seen diversity and growth. It began with chants and grew up to more complex melodies, rhythms and sounds. Each of these genres are said to build from each other right from the medieval days. This genre is no different as it is said to have developed from the disco genre. Its origin is the state of Chicago, in the late twentieth century.

Just like all other types of songs, this genre takes into consideration the basic musical aspects. These include harmony, melody, rhythm and lyrics. Producing a song is about playing around with these different aspects to bring out different genres. Some genres focus on one aspect more than the other while some take all into keen consideration equally. This genre focuses on the rhythm mainly.

The most important element when composing or producing this genre is the tempo. Though it is based on a standard rhythm the tempo may vary. Most songs of this genre have a fast tempo. It is also characterized by a powerful beat with a kick drum put on each beat. The kick drum is what enhances the power in the beat and is usually generated using a synthesizer or sampler.

The other element is melody. More credit is given to the bass sound which is also a key part of composing this genre. There are several sources of bass sounds that can be used in the process. Producers may create the sound in the studio through synthesis or sampling. This includes playing around with different sounds and alternating them to the desired one.

Different styles have emerged in the market in relation to this genre. They can be distinguished by the different music aspects as well as origin. The most common distinguishing factor in production is the instruments used in the song. Some rely on specific instruments to get a certain feel for example the electronic synthesizer. This style is known as acid.

Difference in origin is brought about by geographical difference. Each country has its own culture and this culture is usually portrayed in their songs. Even though this specific genre is globally produced, the culture of a country still affects the production as it will be portrayed in the songs. Other styles of music in this genre include disco, funky, garage, hip, ambient, electro and bass line.

With its diversity, different styles and unique production aspects new house music releases will continue taking over the industry. It is a very popular field and cuts across all age brackets. Artistes have realized that this kind of songs sell in this generation and are therefore producing more of this genre.




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