{"id":2179,"date":"2022-11-05T12:42:39","date_gmt":"2022-11-05T12:42:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spinbad.com\/?p=2179"},"modified":"2022-11-21T11:30:37","modified_gmt":"2022-11-21T11:30:37","slug":"is-drum-and-bass-edm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spinbad.com\/is-drum-and-bass-edm\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Drum And Bass EDM? (Click And Find Out!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Technically speaking, Drum and Bass is considered Electronic Dance Music.<\/strong> But history shows us that through its origins of electronica and various other genres, it has solidified itself as a topic of ever-changing discussion.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the wide world of music styles and culture, there are often minimal nuances between each. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some may argue that one genre of music can envelop an entire society, shaping their behaviors and philosophies. While others see it as a melting pot of ideals, morals, and generally, a coming together of individuals sharing an experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With at least seven sub-genres, Drum and Bass is often at the forefront of these discussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is EDM – Is Drum And Bass Considered It?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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EDM stands for Electronic Dance Music<\/strong>. It was a term coined in the mid-1980s following “electronica<\/strong>.” It was used to essentially lump all music of an electronic, rave, or festival nature together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So naturally, most people would consider a simple “yes<\/strong>” Drum & Bass is considered EDM as the correct answer here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technically, that would be correct. However, in recent years, the American and Canadian music market has predominantly pushed the term to rebrand the culture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With Drum and Bass originating from the UK<\/strong> thanks to roots in Jamaican sound system culture and UK Garage\/2-step, many “heads” (old-school Drum and Bass fans) do not consider it EDM per se.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this aspect, it is really down to each person’s opinion and their era of musical influence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generally, the older the fans are, the more likely they are to stay true to the original ethos of Drum and Bass. Being less about the showmanship and spectacle of, say, the US dance scene and more about the foundations, camaraderie, experience, and sound system culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Drum And Bass, And What Are Its Origins?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Wow, where to start here?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drum and Bass is somewhat of a bastard child from varied genres, but it is predominantly related to breakbeat<\/strong>. It ranges in tempos and styles and focuses on sub-basslines using sampling and synthesizers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Historically its origin is derived from the infamous Amen Break<\/strong>, a 7-second drum beat performed by Gregory Coleman<\/strong> of the band The Winstons<\/strong> from their track “Amen, Brother<\/strong>.” <\/p>\n\n\n