Art after Dark and electronic music

On Friday night I went to the Tampa Museum of Art for an event called "Art After Dark". I would highly recommend going if you have the chance!! They had live music and artists paired up with different charities to display their work. The funny thing was, when I walked in the DJ was playing the BLUR song "Someone You Really Love". It was cool to be able to make the connection from class. I have really enjoyed learning about electronic music since I have such a strong passion for music in my life. One of the most impressive ways of creating early electronic music, was the clip we watched of the Japanese scientists using the laser to create sound going over dark and light shapes. Amanda Galas was a little tough to listen to, but I admire the boundaries that she pushed creatively. It was funny to hear the ways in which a synthesizer could be used...incredible to hear Walter Carlos recreating classical pieces. The transition into house music was also interesting to learn about, and the fact it was created in a warehouse and that the entire movement was considered illegal. I have always liked Felix the Housecat's version of Sinnerman. I remember hearing it in the movie "The Thomas Crown Affair". Getting into some of the later artists such as Blur and the Gorillaz is a little more my taste. I love the concept of the Gorillaz and think their music always has an awesome beat. What really stood out the most to me was the Latin beat music that we listened to toward the end of class. I LOVED Side Stepper and the way he integrated the drums and repetition!! It made me think of being on vacation and the reality that we only have about 3 weeks left until the semester is over...wow time flies!