Description: Electro is a genre of electronic music that originated in the early 1980s, characterized by its use of drum machines, synthesizers, and futuristic sounds. Here are some key features of electro:
**Rhythmic Structure**: Electro typically features a strong, syncopated beat created by drum machines, often with a distinctive kick drum and hi-hat patterns.
**Synthesizers**: The genre heavily relies on synthesizers to create melodic lines and basslines, often using vintage analog synths for a unique sound.
**Vocals**: Vocals in electro can vary from robotic and processed effects to more traditional singing. Many tracks feature spoken word or rapping, reflecting its roots in hip-hop.
**Futuristic Themes**: Electro often explores themes related to technology, science fiction, and urban life, with a sound that feels both modern and experimental.
**Influence of Hip-Hop**: Electro has strong ties to hip-hop culture, particularly in its early days, and often incorporates elements like breakbeats and scratching.
**Visual Aesthetic**: The genre is often associated with a retro-futuristic visual style, drawing inspiration from 1980s sci-fi films and cyberpunk aesthetics.
**Notable Artists**: Pioneers of the genre include Afrika Bambaataa, whose track "Planet Rock" is considered a classic, as well as artists like Cybotron and Drexciya.
Overall, electro is a vibrant and innovative genre that blends rhythmic complexity with futuristic sounds, making it a significant part of the electronic music landscape.
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geronimo
THX admin and the others, for the link and comments! it's
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HYPNAS
Admin, Can you add the albums "When Cherished Dreams Come
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HYPNAS
For 40 years I've been following the Humberstone brothers'
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ppr19
admin, thank you for your efforts, I really appreciate it!
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harpagon21
Admin saludos, tendria material de esta banda por favor
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Mode101
The Black Aria I and II albums led me into the dark ambient
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CHAMELEON
gweilojake, R. Missing - Birthright, I wore out that song,
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CHAMELEON
gweilojake, on that live video, The Trip, the guitar work at
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gweilojake
CHAMELEON, Heh! This site keeps surprising me. The
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CHAMELEON
gweilojake, damn, where-ya-been, lol one of my top bands
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