What Defines Disco Music?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around defining disco music, exploring its characteristics, notable songs, and personal experiences related to the genre. Participants share their favorite tracks, artists, and interpretations of what constitutes disco music, with references to both classic and modern influences.

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  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants mention specific songs and artists they associate with disco, such as "YMCA" by The Village People and tracks from ABBA.
  • One participant lists a variety of songs and artists, suggesting a broad interpretation of disco that includes various styles and eras.
  • There is a nostalgic reference to childhood records, specifically "Disco Mickey Mouse," highlighting personal connections to disco music.
  • Another participant inquires about the "hottest" disco music with loud drums, indicating a desire for contemporary interpretations of the genre.
  • Some participants express uncertainty about the definition of disco music, with one describing it as "iffy stuff from the seventies" while others suggest it aligns more with general dance music.
  • References to modern DJs like Tiesto and Paul Van Dyk suggest a blending of disco with contemporary electronic dance music.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on a singular definition of disco music, with multiple competing views and interpretations presented throughout the discussion.

Contextual Notes

There are varying assumptions about what constitutes disco music, with some participants focusing on specific characteristics like beat and style, while others consider broader influences from different eras.

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Come On Dance, Dance - Saturday Night Band
 
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Anything from ABBA
 
Ska. Ska ska ska ska ska.

Can't dance if it's not ska.
 
In no particular order:

Den harrow - Future brain
Miko mission - the world is you
Laban - Love in Siberia
Kylie Minogue - step back in time
Sandra - Heaven can wait
Fancy - When guardian angels cry
Kano - Another life
Opus - Live is life
Silent circle - Touch in the night
Mr zivago - Little russian
Gazebo - Lunatic
silja - how can i find love
Valerie Dore - Lancelot
Aqua - barbie girl
Fun factory - Celebration
Yazoo - Don't go
Galleon - One sign
Murray head - one night in bangkok
Joy - Lost in hong kong
Iio - Rapture
Desireless - Voyage voyage

And I'm sure I leave some out
 
YMCA by The Village People :biggrin:
 
I used to have a record as a kid that was Disco Mickey Mouse. That was always my favorite. :biggrin: I wonder if my parents still have it tucked away somewhere?
 
Moonbear said:
I used to have a record as a kid that was Disco Mickey Mouse. That was always my favorite. :biggrin: I wonder if my parents still have it tucked away somewhere?
A disco ball with ears. :-p
 
Moonbear said:
I used to have a record as a kid that was Disco Mickey Mouse. That was always my favorite. :biggrin: I wonder if my parents still have it tucked away somewhere?
Tell them not to throw it away, it's gaining value. :bugeye:

 
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Evo said:
Tell them not to throw it away, it's gaining value. :bugeye:
Wow! And it was three records too...two of them were Disco, IIRC, and one was children's songs, but they all came as a set. Somehow I doubt I'll ever see it again if my parents still have it...they have so much stuff stored that I've never even gotten all the Christmas ornaments I collected as a kid that I was supposed to get my first Christmas living on my own. :rolleyes: They don't know where they're buried. Or worse, they'll hold a garage sale and sell it for $1 without telling me.

Oh, I just noticed...that's for a CD version on Amazon. I wonder what the vinyl goes for? I didn't even know they ever came out with a CD version! I wish I had known that, I'd have gotten it back then...I always loved the song Disco Mickey Mouse. :biggrin: (Maybe we shouldn't let Zz see that it exists.)
 
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http://thefuntimesguide.com/audio/rick_dees_disco_duck.mp3
 
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what is the HOTTEST disco music with very loud drum ?
 
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http://eurodancehits.com/

By hottest I understand newest. in that case, eurodancehits publish each month a list of the most popular dance songs. You can find the list under the section NRG TOP 40 chart. There's an archive with the list of all the months of the past two years. I was looking the list of november 2005 and I can testify that the songs of Barcera, Akira and Cascada have loud drums. But then again, how many modern dance songs don't make use of loud drums?
 
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Thank you very much.
 
  • #14
Who sings the song Cha Cha Cha ?
 
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Sprinter said:
what is the HOTTEST disco music with very loud drum ?

Personally I`m a BIG fan of the Global Underground series.

I’ve seen Nick Warren play live 3 times so I’m going to have to go out and buy this
 
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Disco music is...?

So what exactly is the definition of "disco music"

Um, to me its that iffy stuff from the seventies with the bad clothes but rather infectious beat that does get you left foot tapping:approve:

It seems that the definition here is more "dance music" as most people know it as.

I really dig Tiesto (Voted #1 DJ 2004)
and Paul Van Dyk (Voted #1 DJ 2005)
 

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