That is one of the two differentiating factors The Chainsmokers have done to make the necessary tweaking to their songs once they made that leap into the mainstream. ![]() I say this because the typical The Chainsmokers track has more identifying nuances in it that separate it from the rest of the EDM out there.įirstly, the tempo of their tracks is intentionally slowed down considerably… meaning the BPM of the song are dialed down so that the listener can “digest” more the song and process the song in their heads while listening to it, and not be overwhelmed by it. Perhaps Alex Pall and Andrew Taggart were aware that they had to make some minor adjustments in their music to reach a much wider audience. Now, this is where The Chainsmokers comes in because their approach is a bit different to a degree when it comes to producing EDM tracks such as this one. EDM is one of the most dominant genres today to that rule. To ignore this reality is to be ignorant of one of the rules in the music industry that has turned it truly into a money making business since Day One. Listen to it and then forget it and move on to the next. Almost everything about an EDM track is made for the instant consumption of the masses. Not one person can possibly write about everything that has to do with popular music without falling short in certain aspects when it comes to specific genres and providing the needed knowledge to go with it.ĮDM is purely digital… meaning more often than not there are not any real organic sounding musical instruments used in it besides the occasional sampling of a riff, portions of a drum track, melody, vocals, etc. That is why in every major media outlet there are around at least 5 to 6 people who write about popular music so that all possible areas can be covered. has his own specific strengths and a scope of things he best specializes in. By the way, stop using my articles as your resource paper for your column! Start having your own thoughts and original ideas! Have honor and integrity in your work!īecause each and every music aficionado, music critic, music intellectual, etc. ![]() Because you are not fooling anyone… but yourself. Readers are not stupid, you know, to not know how clueless you are. ![]() If anyone outside that circle can claim that he can perfectly and flawlessly break down an EDM song by simply using generic and cliche words commonly associated to it–and not use the true technical terms in reviewing an EDM track–then he is lying through his teeth and misleading the readers to believe that he even knows what he is talking about in the first place. Expect to hear a whole lot of it over the next few weeks, if you haven't already.What is the production value of ‘Closer?’įirst of all, deciphering and analyzing an EDM track is one of the hardest things to do unless you are a DJ, a member of a production outfit, or work or have worked in a recording studio, or you are a regular act in the club circuit. It's perfect for a weekend drive or your party playlist. Taggart's singing skills don't really make a difference to the song, but his skills as a composer and a DJ more than make up. The track's strengths are Halsey's refreshing vocals, the retro synth-pop vibe that exists through the song and the minimal arrangement. Also, with an easygoing and well-crafted lyric flow, you are with the characters, both in their highs and lows. More of a chill-out track, the emotional back and forth between the two singers keeps you glued. ![]() The songwriting draws inspiration from 90s punk band Blink 182 whom they've mentioned in the lyrics. The Chainsmokers, who collaborated with Priyanka Chopra back in 2012, have tried, in Taggart's own words, 'To blur the lines between indie, pop music, dance music, and hip-hop.' With 'Closer', they have finally got it right. The track blends a peppy electronic beat with vocals that have a soul. An EDM track with vocals by internet singing sensation Halsey and Andrew Taggart, the single scores near perfect in every department, be it production value, songwriting or music. Single: Closer ' The Chainsmokers feat Halsey Label: Disruptor/ Columbia Rating: 4 EDM: The moment you hit play, you'll understand why the single, 'Closer' by the American DJ duo Andrew Taggert and Alex Pall aka The Chainsmokers, has held the peak position on music charts since past 11 weeks.
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