The curse of the drum set in modern music
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- KVRer
- 5 posts since 4 Jul, 2016
If anything, the prevalence of electronic music mixed with rhythms of underrepresented cultures is kinda the new ish.
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- KVRist
- 62 posts since 4 Feb, 2015 from Rome - Italy
Your reflection on the conventional use of the drum set in popular music raises some compelling points. The standard drum set configuration and common rhythmic patterns do often dominate modern music, potentially stifling creative variations. However, there are ways to innovate within this framework without venturing into the realms of the inaccessible or experimental.
Exploring world percussion instruments and integrating them into contemporary arrangements can offer fresh rhythmic textures. Instruments like the djembe, cajón, or tabla introduce different rhythmic structures that can inspire new songwriting approaches.
Programming drums using non-traditional sounds or synthesized beats can also shift the rhythmic foundation of a track. Experimenting with electronic music production tools allows for the manipulation of sounds and rhythms in ways that acoustic drums cannot achieve.
It's possible to reimagine the role of percussion in popular music while still maintaining its accessibility. It’s not necessarily about discarding the drum set but rethinking how it’s used, broadening our percussive vocabulary to invigorate and diversify the soundscape of mainstream music. Collaboration with artists from diverse musical backgrounds can inspire new approaches and ideas. These collaborations often lead to innovative blends of styles that can influence popular music trends.
Alessandro
www.sampletraxx.com/
Exploring world percussion instruments and integrating them into contemporary arrangements can offer fresh rhythmic textures. Instruments like the djembe, cajón, or tabla introduce different rhythmic structures that can inspire new songwriting approaches.
Programming drums using non-traditional sounds or synthesized beats can also shift the rhythmic foundation of a track. Experimenting with electronic music production tools allows for the manipulation of sounds and rhythms in ways that acoustic drums cannot achieve.
It's possible to reimagine the role of percussion in popular music while still maintaining its accessibility. It’s not necessarily about discarding the drum set but rethinking how it’s used, broadening our percussive vocabulary to invigorate and diversify the soundscape of mainstream music. Collaboration with artists from diverse musical backgrounds can inspire new approaches and ideas. These collaborations often lead to innovative blends of styles that can influence popular music trends.
Alessandro
www.sampletraxx.com/
