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I personally think that that is the best type of music and I just wanted to start a topic about it. So what are some genres/artists everyone listens to?

I Enjoy Orbital, dj Shadow, Nujabes, Gui Boratto, Crystal Castles, 80 Kidz, Boys Noize, Daft Punk. Generally I just listen random tracks from other artists but the ones I listed I enjoy on a more regular basis. Lovely genre.

Originally Posted by Nifty_Shark I Enjoy Orbital, dj Shadow, Nujabes, Gui Boratto, Crystal Castles, 80 Kidz, Boys Noize, Daft Punk. Generally I just listen random tracks from other artists but the ones I listed I enjoy on a more regular basis. Lovely genre.

I recognized a lot of those artists but yeah, I know what you mean. There are too many randoms to keep track of, lol. And it's and amazing genre

might do better in forums like
http://www.residentadvisor.net/forums.aspx
http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/f....php?forumid=1

Originally Posted by Arakias might do better in forums like http://www.residentadvisor.net/forums.aspx http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/f....php?forumid=1

cool forums, thanks

Wooden Toaste, h8_seed, the living tombstone

Almost forgot. Burial. He's been releasing some stuff the past few years. Not sure when he is due for another LP though. People who haven't listened to him (though he's not exactly obscure by any means) should go ahead and listen to his 2012 release "Kindred".

deadmau5 is my personal favorite:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKi9Z-f6qX4

Gui Boratto is wonderful as well:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfYQxrw6_V4

I love many different kinds of music but I don't understand this at all. Is it all just beeps and whistles or does anyone do any singing? I like rock music with electronic elements though - Shifting Skin by ON [a Ken Andrews side-project] is probably my all time favorite but it is still rock music at heart. That deadmau5 track is pretty good though - I just wish there was some singing otherwise it's more like background noise to me.

Originally Posted by Javery I love many different kinds of music but I don't understand this at all. Is it all just beeps and whistles or does anyone do any singing? I like rock music with electronic elements though - Shifting Skin by ON [a Ken Andrews side-project] is probably my all time favorite but it is still rock music at heart. That deadmau5 track is pretty good though - I just wish there was some singing otherwise it's more like background noise to me.

This is the problem with the general music audience. I guess people can't relate to music unless it has singing. Why is that so important? It's like the people that know the lead singer of a band but have no idea who the other guys are that make the band what it is. But who am I kidding, that's just background noise. You like songs, I like music. Electronica is a wonderful form of music that is so deep and layered, I prefer it not be riddled with vocals. That said, some songs that have vocals are great and can add to the experience but the best of the best is just instrumental, imo.

Originally Posted by Javery I love many different kinds of music but I don't understand this at all. Is it all just beeps and whistles or does anyone do any singing? I like rock music with electronic elements though - Shifting Skin by ON [a Ken Andrews side-project] is probably my all time favorite but it is still rock music at heart. That deadmau5 track is pretty good though - I just wish there was some singing otherwise it's more like background noise to me.

There are so many different sub-genres of techno that it goes far beyond "beeps and whistles." Entire genres exist of nothing but vocals, some of just drum and bass, etc. To the average listener, it will all sound the same, but once you actually get into the music, you'll be able to distinguish all of the differences over time.

Personally, I listen to a good mix of frisson, trance, house, lounge, chill, and whatever else comes up on random for the day.

There's many different kinds and I'm certainly not enough of an enthusiast to give good explanations, but in general electronic music takes time to appreciate, similar to more complicated forms of rock and instrumental. Most people like the catchy stuff, but deeper tracks often sound repetitive until you give them a good listen all the way through.

That deadmau5 track progresses through some unbelievable layers, so make sure to use the best sound system possible!

Some other kinds I've been listening to recently:

Tokimonsta:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qn5MRov_OI

Gold Panda:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Su1wK7iCQfQ

Four Tet:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2dPYRhSb4c

Cahb (drum & bass):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ei0jltU05qw

Some decent dubstep:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDI6HTR9arA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUGzY-ihqWc

I got drawn into eletronic music when I picked up Amplitude for PS2. Deiselboy is still one of my favorites.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eNYQbYqVOk

This isn't the version on Amplitude, but I like this remix of Subculture more

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBrb1kQBLVg

Hive - Ultrasonic sound was used as an Adult Swim promo once and I still listen to this track all the me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rO45LMlcq88

Originally Posted by tcrash247 This is the problem with the general music audience. I guess people can't relate to music unless it has singing. Why is that so important? It's like the people that know the lead singer of a band but have no idea who the other guys are that make the band what it is. But who am I kidding, that's just background noise. You like songs, I like music. Electronica is a wonderful form of music that is so deep and layered, I prefer it not be riddled with vocals. That said, some songs that have vocals are great and can add to the experience but the best of the best is just instrumental, imo.

I like music just fine. I've got nothing against instrumentals or anything but I do prefer there to be some singing involved at some point otherwise it gets monotonous. Computers are just too impersonal/precise to get me to "feel" anything. I could listen to long Clapton or Page solos in the middle of 20+ minute songs and never get sick of them but that's because the solos actually go somewhere. I don't know. Personal preference I guess.

For example (since it is in your sig), Ghosts I-IV is really good but I'll never just put it on while I'm in the car but if I'm at work and not really paying attention it is good in the background. I do wish that he recorded vocals over a lot of these tracks though - it would be an amazing NIN album but instead if I want to listen to NIN I'd much rather put on The Fragile.

I didn't know DJ Shadow was considered electronic music. To be honest, I don't think I've heard that term until right now. DJ shadow - Organ donor. Man, I can bust some moves to this beat. Know any other songs like that?

HUGE Electronic Music fan. Ive been since mid 90's. Depeche Mode is easily my favorite band, for many reasons, and one of the most influential bands to EDM of all time.

The reason why ive gravitated to loving Electronic music over any other genre is because it evolves much faster than most others (in a good way or bad way (dubstep IMO ), compared to other genres that stay stagnate or offer nothing new. Mostly why i haven't liked most American music in years.

There's TONS of sub genres in Electronic music and i've heard most of them and i've always found something i like or don't. I still kina prefer a "Rock / Band" element to it, which is still hard to come by.

Originally Posted by Javery I love many different kinds of music but I don't understand this at all. Is it all just beeps and whistles or does anyone do any singing? I like rock music with electronic elements though - Shifting Skin by ON [a Ken Andrews side-project] is probably my all time favorite but it is still rock music at heart. That deadmau5 track is pretty good though - I just wish there was some singing otherwise it's more like background noise to me.

2 of my favorite current bands are Pendulum and Celldweller for that reason. Electronic sound with in a "Rock" background, and a perfect example why i love EDM in the first place.

"Celldweller - Wish Upon A Black Star" just came out 4 days ago and i HIGHLY recommend it.
http://www.amazon.com/Wish-Upon-A-Bl...9792912&sr=8-1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6IAX...ature=youtu.be

And Pendulum, who i've raved about on this board plenty of times before.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6BKB...ature=youtu.be

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dmc8AhGskLs

I listened to this song once.

All forms of trance here, EXCEPT vocal. Been listening to it for 10-15 years now and it just keeps getting better. Just discovered this gem the other day (WARNING: may cause massive grooving):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efWTDNTjwrI

Most of this stuff makes me want to play DJ Hero 1 & 2 lol

Recent playlist, since I've been in a downtempo mood.

Bonobo - Kiara

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7m86...yer_detailpage

Tycho - Coastal Brake

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PitnH...yer_detailpage

Stegosaurus Rex - 5-20

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFpshhQP2x0

The Avalanches - Since I left you

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e87r-...er_profilepage

Electro house.
Wolfgang Gartner - Redline