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

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and have been contributing to music magazines and web media for over 15 years. Although Western music is my main field, I always strive to stay curious with the motto, “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in a band, where I was a bassist responsible for songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve performed on include bass, guitar, and piano. I resumed piano lessons after turning 40 and have been continuing ever since!

Big beat, which had a major impact on the electronic music scene in the late 1990s.

Blending elements of rock and hip-hop, its fast-paced beats and dynamic sound set dance floors around the world ablaze.

Its distinctive style—featuring distorted basslines, breakbeats, and extensive sampling—continues to influence countless artists today.

In this article, we’ll explore the allure of big beat and introduce genre-defining tracks.

Let’s dive into the innovative world of its sound while revisiting the nostalgic club music of the ’90s.

[Western Music] A roundup of iconic Big Beat tracks [for rock fans too] (41–50)

Don’t StopFreestyles

Don’t Stop The Rock

Don’t StopFreestyles

Freestylers are an electronic music group from London, UK, formed in 1993.

Their 1996 single Drop The Bomb (AK-48) became a dancefloor hit in the UK and Miami.

In 1998, they released their debut album We Rock Hard, achieving success in the United States with the track Don’t Stop and the video for Here We Go.

Their musical style is diverse, spanning electronica, breakbeat, trip hop, big beat, acid house, and electro house.

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I See You BabyGroove Armada

Groove Armada – I See You Baby (Live at Brixton)

I See You BabyGroove Armada

Groove Armada is a techno duo from London, England, formed in 1994.

They debuted in 1997 with their first album, Northern Star, and scored a major hit with I See You Baby from their second album, Vertigo, in 1999, which reached the UK national Top 20.

They have close ties with Fatboy Slim and gained popularity in the UK as key figures in the big beat movement.

In 2003, they were nominated for Best British Dance Act at the Brit Awards.

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OverdriveSkeewiff

SKEEWIFF – overdrive.wmv

OverdriveSkeewiff

Skeewiff is a UK-based breakbeats duo incorporating lounge and jazz elements, made up of DJ/musicians/producers Alex Rizzo and Elliot Ireland.

They also work under the name Shaft, a British electronica band, spanning electronic music, house, dance, and Latino styles.

Skeewiff’s tracks often feature a 1960s Hammond organ flavor and draw on styles ranging from big band to Indian, showcasing a wide array of instruments.

They also run their own label, Jalapeno Records.

Overdrive is a track included on an EP released in 2003 in a breakbeat/big beat style.

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SonorityThys Nywerheid

Thys Nywerheid “Snorcity”

SonorityThys Nywerheid

Thys Nywerheid is an alternative rock music project from Pretoria, South Africa.

It began in 2004 as an experimental music project by Dawid Kahts.

In 2006, Jamie Sharpe persuaded him to start performing live, and in 2008 they released their debut album, Husse me lang messe, together with OneF Records.

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In conclusion

The powerful rhythms and overwhelming sound that define big beat continue to exert a major influence on the music scene.

Evolving alongside dance music, big beat has also revealed new possibilities for contemporary music production.

Immerse yourself in the world of big beat, which fully embodies the appeal of electronic music.