The Different Types of Electronic Music Performances

Artists in the electronic music scene all have their different styles of performances.  Fans love and hate different artists for their performance style no matter if the music that the artist produces is good or not.  Some of the different styles of acts are:

• the DJ
• the performer
• the DJ who incorporates lots of production

The DJ is known for his or her skill in mixing as a DJ. These artists have perfected the art of DJing and are booked around the world to show off their skill. A prime example of this type of performer is Andy C.  Andy C is known as the king of drum and bass, a genre of electronic music, he uses four vinyl turntables, and is flawless with beat matching and mixing.

(Doniewski, 2013)

The performer does not have the same level of skill as the DJ.  The performer sometimes prerecords their sets so they are able to interact with the crowd.  An example of a performer is Steve Aoki.  Steve Aoki said that when you go to one of his shows it is like you are going to the circus.  He jumps on the crowd with a boat, sprays champagne into the crowd, and throws a cake into the crowd.

The DJ who incorporates production uses stages, LEDs, and lasers to enhance their performance.  Excision, a dubstep producer and DJ is known for having his stage called the Executioner.  This stage looks like a robot with the LED walls, it also incorporates lasers inside.  Excision is also know for how loud his sets are where he uses a 150 000 watt sound system.

(Excision, 2013)

All of the different styles of performers cater to a different audience.  Each put on an amazing show, although you may not get the same experience with each but all three types of shows are a must see if you are getting into the electronic music scene.

Doniewski, A. (2013, May 24).  Stamina with Andy C at Ritual. Retrieved from http://theknwldg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/DSC_39671-610x390.jpg

Excision. (2013, January 15). Excision - The Executioner Tour 2013 (Official Tour Trailer). [Video File].  Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tloy0ldDvVQ