Those of you who are more musically-inclined than others have probably come across the new Skrillex EP titled Bangarang. One of the most prominent Electronic/Dubstep/Whateveryouwannacallit artists right now is undoubtedly the ex-screamo/weirdo Sonny Moore, better known as Skrillex. His "filthy drops and wobbles" are his staple, and they have permeated every house party and club known to college students.
Initially, I believed that dubstep would fade out, as college kids would get increasingly bored with the underground genre and unlike other music, it would not filter down through high-school and younger demographics like most music does. (Disagree? How about Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller for starters?)
But the bass keeps dropping and wobbling, doesn't it? Admittedly I have grown accustomed to spin-offs of dubstep and electronic music, but some songs like Cinema by Skrillex and I'm In Need by Savoy still give me goosebumps every time.
I'm channeling my inner-Nick Swardson from Grandma's Boy and referencing the "You would like this music too if you had robot ears" line. So great.
On his new EP, Skrillex collaborated with musical pioneers of their own era, The Doors, as part of a musical regeneration project. (http://www.regenerationmusicproject.com/)
As The Doors' keyboardist Ray Manzarek says in the song, "That's kick-ass!" I absolutely love this song, and this idea. Why? Because The Doors and Skrillex are exactly the same idea.
Started in LA in the 60's, The Doors were not widely accepted by the public upon the release of their first few album releases. They casually slipped into the hippie-drug using genre and were looked upon as taboo for not only their music, but Morrison's controversial antics as well. (He started a riot - reminds me of some people I know)
Skrillex absolutely fits the same profile. I have had adults on more than one occasion propose the "Do you know this new Skrillex band?" question, which induces giggles every time. Hehe, how naive. His half shaved head, greasy hair, all black clothing, and chain smoking surely do fit the profile of a demonic little creature, and even though his music may sound like it is the beginning of some sort of satanic ritual, Skrillex is widely popular in the college scene. Whatever he is, and whatever he will become in the future, I'm sure he shared his thoughts with the members of The Doors regarding what they thought of being simultaneously rejected and idolized themselves.
Below is the video of the collaboration between the two underground legends of their respective eras. Check it out if you have not already seen it.
Initially, I believed that dubstep would fade out, as college kids would get increasingly bored with the underground genre and unlike other music, it would not filter down through high-school and younger demographics like most music does. (Disagree? How about Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller for starters?)
But the bass keeps dropping and wobbling, doesn't it? Admittedly I have grown accustomed to spin-offs of dubstep and electronic music, but some songs like Cinema by Skrillex and I'm In Need by Savoy still give me goosebumps every time.
I'm channeling my inner-Nick Swardson from Grandma's Boy and referencing the "You would like this music too if you had robot ears" line. So great.
On his new EP, Skrillex collaborated with musical pioneers of their own era, The Doors, as part of a musical regeneration project. (http://www.regenerationmusicproject.com/)
As The Doors' keyboardist Ray Manzarek says in the song, "That's kick-ass!" I absolutely love this song, and this idea. Why? Because The Doors and Skrillex are exactly the same idea.
Started in LA in the 60's, The Doors were not widely accepted by the public upon the release of their first few album releases. They casually slipped into the hippie-drug using genre and were looked upon as taboo for not only their music, but Morrison's controversial antics as well. (He started a riot - reminds me of some people I know)
Skrillex absolutely fits the same profile. I have had adults on more than one occasion propose the "Do you know this new Skrillex band?" question, which induces giggles every time. Hehe, how naive. His half shaved head, greasy hair, all black clothing, and chain smoking surely do fit the profile of a demonic little creature, and even though his music may sound like it is the beginning of some sort of satanic ritual, Skrillex is widely popular in the college scene. Whatever he is, and whatever he will become in the future, I'm sure he shared his thoughts with the members of The Doors regarding what they thought of being simultaneously rejected and idolized themselves.
Below is the video of the collaboration between the two underground legends of their respective eras. Check it out if you have not already seen it.
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