Link of the day for Thursday, August 9
It is said: "Music is an interpretation of the soul." This is especially true for electronic music, which can penetrate the soul through rhythmic beats, progressive tones, and transic melodies. As a genre, electronic music can be traced as far back as the early 19th century, when Thaddeus Cahill developed a Teleharmonium, which ultimately led the way for the famous Hammond organ.
Combining an interactive Flash interface with many sound samples, Ishkur's Guide to Electronic Music provides an overview of the evolution of Electronic Music. At first, the site seems a little daunting. Still, by clicking on one of the many electronic classes (you have the choice between: House, Trance, Techno, Breakbeat, Jungle, Hardcore, and Downtempo), a modern timeline map appears, showing the path the class has followed throughout history.
From there, you can click on any element on the map, and a short encyclopedia entry will explain the history of the element. In addition, you can choose from many sound samples (in low quality, mind you), which can help you appreciate the artists of the era.
The site is hosted by di.fm, which hosts dozens of techno Internet radio stations. You can listen to most of them for free (again, in low quality), or upgrade to a premium account for high-quality versions.
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