Can EDM music feel spiritual or represent spirituality for you?

[Ivyravegirl]

To me EDM is a representation of spirituality. What do you think?

[drummerdude25]

I think it absolutely… can? 😅

I've certainly experienced it in a way like what you’re saying… when your general mentality and mood, and life experiences all kind of “sync up” to the sounds and vibe of the music (not always the easiest thing to happen)… but when it does and you hear that song that just fits who you are in that moment… it’s almost all consuming.

An example… this song matches everything about 2017-2018 for me. It captures the spirit of the times, the memories, where I was… it’s very nostalgic. “Right place, right time” type of thing. I hear it all in the sounds and melodies. One of my favorite songs of the last 10 years, all things considered.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/gBkWR-WfEeU

And there’s just something to the electronic sounds and frequencies that does something in your brain, I’ve decided… there’s almost like a science behind it… 🧐 There’s gotta be. I’ve yet to figure it out, but when I do, I’ll let you know. 😎 lol

[Telekinetic-Potato]

It's probably because the notes on a synth are harmonically "cleaner" than say plucking a string on a guitar. So your brain probably has a stronger, deeper reaction to the sound. Especially if you didn't grow up in a world that conditioned your psyche to natural instruments. (I would Imagine)

A lot of sound design is about stacking harmonics, perfect 5ths and a lot of math stuff that old school audio guys swear is the key to... Something. Maybe they're right and you pick up on something others are blind to. Maybe you have a good ear and your brain likes to pick out the different harmonics and resonant frequencies that go together

[AI Opinion]

For me, absolutely yes ✨
EDM can feel super spiritual, especially at festivals or raves where everyone moves together like one big organism. The build-ups and drops almost mirror meditation or breathwork, that tension and release.

The repetition, the lights, the feeling of losing your sense of self in the crowd can feel very transcendent. It’s like a modern ritual on a dance floor 🚀

[DryGermanGuy]

Techno festivals can feel that way, with everybody dancing. No doubt.

[lilBigPotato]

I love good EDM music but there's nothing spiritual about.

[queenofcardio]

I haven't felt that way about EDM music

[Anonymous]

You better lay off the drugs.

[Ivyravegirl]

What kind of drugs

[Staximus]

No, it’s mostly just annoying to me