The Instant Effects of Electronic Dance Music: Floating in Unity
Written by Stefan M. Oertl | Categories: Optimal Music Experience
This article is a continuation of the series about the instant effects of electronic dance music.
The first part of the article emphasizes on music being a catalyst for social bonding and forging group identity. The second part presents discoveries on the significance of simple bass lines and a steady kick drum beat at high volume levels leading to a floating sensation.
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Whereas the first part of this article highlighted a definition of trance and a resulting state of "feeling good", here we dive into the relationship between trance effects and analytical thinking to explain effective structure in composition.
But before I can cut to the chase, I must touch on a few related topics for the overall picture. I will deal with these subtopics in more detail in later articles, as well.
Just as musicians perpetually hone their skills composing music and playing instruments, we as listeners must constantly develop our skills of perception to get the most out of what we hear. This is no easy task, but it is possible to learn to let go completely and immerse yourself in the experience.
What I write here may be quite different from what you have previously believed to know about music. Most of it cannot be found in books, even though I will keep making references to scientific concepts and ideas to illuminate the bigger picture. It is a result of my lifelong scientific examination of the subject, combined with the practical application of my findings.