The bass drum and body movements

A strong bass drum sound is one of the most effective ways of creating a pulse for the listener, particularly in dance music.

Academics have acknowledged the relationship between "one's appreciation of the groove and one's physical reaction to the music that contains it" (Danielsen, 2010: 121). The impact of the bass drum in this relationship is shown through its' removal; a common technique used by DJ's to catch the audience's attention and keep them in suspense, creating a climax to its' return.

I have added an electro bass drum loop on the four notes of each bar to create the 'Four on the Floor' loop mentioned earlier, providing a steady, constant beat for listeners to dance to. To build the song to the climatic final chorus I have removed the loop during the breakdown, keeping the audience in suspense for its' return in the final chorus.

Another technique I have employed which is seen to trigger body movements through the use of the bass drum is pitch movement;

"Pitch movement can elicit a sense of physical movement and may thus strengthen the existing correspondence between a low-frequency sound and movement in a downward direction" (Danielsen, 2010: 129).

I have applied a frequency shifter, 'Infinite Downward Spiral' to the original bass drum to trigger downward body movements. You can let me know if it works!

Danielsen, A (2010) Musical Rhythm in the Age of Digital Reproduction. Surrey: Ashgate Publishing Limited