Boogie Wonderland!

I have learned in the lecture on Monday about how Disco came about. There were several factors that contributed to the rise of Disco music. Due to the advance in technology, nightclubs no longer have to rely on musicians to perform. All the people need is a DJ and a few records. Up till now, it is more common to see DJs playing records in a club rather than live performers. In Singapore, live performers can mostly be found only in pubs.

It is also interesting to learn that Disco music is another type of escape songs. It seems that escape songs have been transcending through time and helped to provide a type of release for most people. Since the focus of disco is on social dancing, I believe that most people "dance" their troubles away. Although the Disco era was quite short, I feel that it had a strong impact on the music scene. Most of popular songs from the Disco era are still often being played on radio stations, in movies and even in commercials.

To end of my post, I am going to share a song by Earth, Wind and Fire. I like this song a lot and first heard it on a variety show. "Boogie Wonderland" was one of Earth, Wind and Fire's biggest hit and is regarded as one of the classics of the Disco era.