Observatory / Science Survey : Sun, Strobe Lights, and Swift Beats

Helena Feldman, Observatory Staff Reporter
April 11, 2013
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Music

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Energetic listeners throw up their hands as they move to the rhythmic tunes performed by DJ Nicky Romero at last years festival. He will be one of the many acts playing at the Electric Daisy Carnival this spring.

Fans of EDM DJ?s and other celebrated artists are excitedly awaiting for a season of unforgettable music festivals this spring

A certain genre of music has swept the world of entertainment at a rapid pace over the past few years. Although this style had originated in the 1980?s, only recently has Electronic Dance Music, abbreviated as EDM, reached a mainstream audience. Many people are now familiar with EDM as it is appearing more frequently on television, Youtube, and live in concert. To a person who is out of the loop, this style of dance music is made from electronic instruments and synthesizers with the intention of being played in clubs by DJs. Several of these performers have already made it big and have placed the essential influence of the musical style into today?s pop culture. Some of the prominent DJ?s are Avicii, Swedish House Mafia, and Deadmau5. Along with numerous others, these artists have helped make subgenres of EDM popular such as Skrillex who has popularized dubstep.

Now that this style has caught the attention of thousands, musical festivals and concerts have sprung up in cities such as New York City and Miami. The latest talk about EDM has revolved around two major upcoming concerts taking place right here in New York City. The Electric Daisy Carnival is a festival happening on May 17th and 18th, 2013 in Citi Field. Not only will the audience listen to live performances of renowned DJ?s, but they will also experience a brilliant display of fireworks and theatrical performers in colorful dance attire. Aspiring to be a DJ himself, senior Elias Strizhour says, ?I?m looking forward to electronic daisy carnival because it?s my first music festival, and it will be the first time that I get to see many djs perform, many of whom I?ve been following for a long time.? Students at Bronx Science are eager to experience this lively event, and many have already purchased their EDC tickets before they sell out.

Governor?s Ball is yet another music festival being brought up in conversation among Science students. With a bigger lineup than ever before, this festival will take place for three days on Randall?s Island throughout June 7th, 8th and 9th, 2013. Junior Kenza Belhachmi is looking forward to seeing her favorite artists live in concert. ?I can?t wait for gov ball this year because not only is there a great electronic dance line up, but my two favorite rappers, Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar, will also be performing,? Belhachmi says. Governor?s Ball is not solely an EDM concert; it also features a wide range of celebrated artists, many of which have only emerged in the past year. Last year, junior Julia Britt attended the festival with her friends and describes her experience as very memorable. She highly recommends attending this event. ?I had a lot of fun at gov ball, and really liked how all different types of artists preformed,? Britt says.

Source: http://bxscinewspaper.com/arts-entertainment/2013/04/11/sun-strobe-lights-and-swift-beats/

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