EDM Presentation:
http://prezi.com/jvnox_kubkzy/untitled-prezi/
Going through this quarter and being exposed to EDM music and its culture has opened my eyes up to a lot of things. When I was first choosing my topic, I wanted to focus on a culture of music that I could see myself liking, but had no knowledge whatsoever about. When interviewing my interlocutors I had their side of the story, but I wanted to experience everything first hand.
My interlocutors told me that EDM was amazing, and that I should experience it to its fullest potential.
What was this fullest potential? Both interlocutors gave me similar answers:
-RAVES
-MDMA
My interlocutors had been around this scene for about five years now and have seen how its changed. One of them is from Northern California and the other is from Los Angeles Area. When asking them how EDM was different here than in Nor Cal or LA they both said that Trance was heard more where they are from, and that the scene in San Diego has more bass and Upbeat sounds.
My first EDM event: Armin (Trance)
AMAZING. I fell in love with Trance. I was able to connect with what the music.
EDC Chicago
-I traveled to Chicago to experience EDM to the fullest. I wanted to immerse myself in this culture and what better way than the biggest event in N. America. While this event was a blast I couldn't help but look at everyone around me. People passed out, people carried out on stretchers, people puking. It was bad.
If I had to some up EDM into something it would be PLUR.
Peace
Love
Unity
Respect
Although it might not be all so pretty, most people that are attending these events know their limits, they know what their body can handle. Just like there is people who are responsible there are people that take this out of hand. Dozens of people are hospitalized and some even die. While this culture might look as pretty from an outside perspective, there are its dangers around it. I will continue to attend EDM events because I feel like I am part of this culture. I feel welcomed.
