--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The way Electronic Dance Music [EDM] is…" description: "\"The way Electronic Dance Music [EDM] is manipulated and exported to the world is a very strong, and \"total\" concept. But it's not that interesting arti..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f20/eddy-de-clercq-16821_concepts_the-way-electronic-dance-music-edm-is-ma_938077.jpg" --- # The way Electronic Dance Music \[EDM\] is manipulated and… ![“The way Electronic Dance Music [EDM] is manipulated and exported to the world is a very strong, and "total" concept. But it's not that interesting artistically. EDM is seen by some media as a kickstarter for kids who have no idea how deep dance music can go.” quote by Eddy de Clercq](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f20/eddy-de-clercq-16821_concepts_the-way-electronic-dance-music-edm-is-ma_938077.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f20/eddy-de-clercq-16821_concepts_the-way-electronic-dance-music-edm-is-ma_938077.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f20/eddy-de-clercq-16821_concepts_the-way-electronic-dance-music-edm-is-ma_938077.jpg) > “The way Electronic Dance Music \[EDM\] is manipulated and exported to the world is a very strong, and "total" concept. But it's not that interesting artistically. EDM is seen by some media as a kickstarter for kids who have no idea how deep dance music can go.” [Eddy de Clercq](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eddy-de-clercq/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. EDM is often commercialized and spread globally, but many view it as lacking artistic depth. **In simple terms:** EDM is widely marketed but seen as shallow. Key Takeaway Recognize EDM’s commercial nature and seek deeper music experiences. Themes music industry commercialization artistic value Mood critical analytical Type observational critical When to use this quote - club scenes - radio playlists - music education - personal listening habits Key Concepts cultural diffusion media perception Questions to Reflect On - How does commercialization affect artistic perception? - What deeper elements can be found in EDM? 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