Western Music: A Collection of Iconic Big Beat Tracks (Great for Rock Fans Too)

For A Moment of SilenceBOOM BOOM SATELLITES

Boom Boom Satellites – For a Moment of Silence (Joyride)

BOOM BOOM SATELLITES is a Japanese rock duo formed in 1990.

They debuted in 1997 on the Belgian label R&S Records, made their Japan debut in 1998 with Sony Music Entertainment, and have been releasing music on gr8! records since 2004.

They are also categorized in the big beat genre, and because the guitar, bass, and drums are performed live, their sound is close to rock.

“For A Moment Of Silence” is a track from the Joyride EP released in 1997.

Setting SunChemical Brothers

The Chemical Brothers – Setting Sun (Official Music Video)

The Chemical Brothers are a techno and electro duo from Manchester, England.

In the mid-1990s, they helped create the big beat genre, which fused techno and rock, bridging rock and dance music, significantly influencing club music and establishing themselves as pioneers in the scene.

Their sound is also described as digital rock, characterized by tasteful track-making grounded in breakbeats.

Setting Sun, released in 1996 and featuring Oasis’s Noel Gallagher as a guest vocalist, reached number one on the singles chart.

Velocity ShiftOverseer

Overseer. Wreckage. Velocity Shift

Overseer is a DJ/producer from Oxford, England.

Active since 1995, his music is characterized by elements of electronica, big beat, house, and breakbeat.

Tracks from his 2003 debut album Wreckage have been widely used in commercials, video games, trailers, and TV shows.

Velocity Shift is a track from the album Wreckage.

Still Not a Player feat. JoeBig Pun

Big Pun – Still Not a Player (Official Video) ft. Joe

The allure of this landmark East Coast hip-hop track, which made a major impact in the late ’90s, lies in the sensual world crafted by Big Pun, a trailblazing Latin artist.

His exceptional lyrical skill, commanding flow, and the addition of R&B singer Joe created a sound that captivated countless listeners.

Released in March 1998 as the second single from the album Capital Punishment, the track reached No.

24 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and achieved the historic feat of becoming the first platinum-certified single by a solo Latin hip-hop artist.

It’s a perfect song for late-night drives.

The exquisite groove woven from sultry R&B phrases and deft rap pairs flawlessly with the city at night, and its soothing melody is sure to move you.

Everybody in the PlaceThe Prodigy

Prodigy – Everybody In The Place

The Prodigy is a British rock band spanning techno, electro, and alternative styles.

They are also known as pioneers who attempted a fusion of rock and techno, greatly expanding the possibilities of electronic music.

In 1990, five members met at a club in Essex, England, and formed the band.

Gaining popularity as artists energizing the underground scene—from the late-1980s Second Summer of Love to rave culture—they signed with XL Recordings in 1991 and released their first album, Experience, in 1992.

By incorporating drum’n’bass and making extensive use of breakbeats, they drew significant attention.

“Everybody in the Place” reached No.

1 on the UK Singles Chart.

Big Beat CocktailFunky Boogie Brothers

Funky Boogie Brothers – Big Beat Cocktail // Free Download

Funky Boogie Brothers is a duo from Minsk, Belarus, consisting of Denis DenSwimmer and Andrey Bahamat.

Their music is characterized by genres such as Funky Breaks, B-Boy Breaks, and Big Beat.

Ooh La LaThe Wiseguys

The Wiseguys – Ooh La La (Official Video)

The Wiseguys are an electronic duo from London, England, consisting of Touchê and Regal, active from 1994 to 2001.

Their song Start the Commotion, included on their second album The Antidote, was used in a Mitsubishi TV commercial and in the films Zoolander, Kangaroo Jack, and Lizzie McGuire.

Their track Ooh La La was featured in a Budweiser commercial.