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Soundscapes of Electronic Music: A Critical Analysis of Its Historical, Cultural, Economic and Technological Impact in the Digital Era

Authors
Xiaokai Feng1, *, Yufei Chen2
1Beijing No.80 High School, Beijing, China
2Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA, USA
*Corresponding author. Email: StevenFengXK@outlook.com
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Xiaokai Feng
Available Online 5 November 2024.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-287-3_34How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Electronic music; EDM genre; music history; commercialization; social justice; AI music; interactive technology
Abstract

This paper explores the origin and evolution of electronic music, from its early experimental age to today's mainstream genre, investigates its cultural and historical impacts in the US and internationally, and discusses its future development in the age of digital media and AI. In this paper, I conduct a critical analysis of three aspects surrounding the electronic music industry: 1) the commercialization of this musical genre and the clout-chasing phenomenon of electronic music producers. 2) the segregation of ethnicity and gender in the industry, highlighting the minority groups had driven the starting stages of development while facing serious barriers. 3) the increasing application and reliance of AI and interactive media tools in music production and the potential crises to emotional expression and creativity. Through this comprehensive analysis, the paper provides a thorough understanding of the past, present, and future of electronic music, with consideration of social justice and cultural representation and timely discussion during the 4th Industrial Revolution.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2024 3rd International Conference on Comprehensive Art and Cultural Communication (CACC 2024)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
5 November 2024
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978-2-38476-287-3
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2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-287-3_34How to use a DOI?
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© 2024 The Author(s)
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