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|stylistic_origins= [[Chiptune]] <br/> [[Electronica]] <br /> [[Synthpop]] <br /> [[Video game music]] |
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|cultural_origins=2000s, [[United States]], [[Japan]], [[Europe]] |
|cultural_origins=2000s, [[United States]], [[Japan]], [[Europe]] |
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|instruments=[[Singing|Vocals]] - [[Electric guitar|Guitar]] - [[Bass guitar]] - [[Drum kit|drums]] - [[Synthesizer]] |
|instruments=[[Singing|Vocals]] - [[Electric guitar|Guitar]] - [[Bass guitar]] - [[Drum kit|drums]] - [[Synthesizer]] |
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'''Bitpop''' is a type of [[electronic music]] and |
'''Bitpop''' is a type of [[electronic music]] and subgenre of [[chiptune]] music, where at least part of the music is made using old [[History of video game consoles (third generation)|8-bit]] (or [[History of video game consoles (fourth generation)|16-bit]]) [[computer]]s and [[video game console]]s. Among systems used include the [[Atari 8-bit family|Atari 8-bit computer]], [[NEC PC-8801]], [[Commodore 64]], [[Nintendo Entertainment System]], [[Amiga]], [[Game Boy]], and [[Mega Drive|Mega Drive / Genesis]]. The sounds produced from these systems can be combined to any degree with traditional [[Musical instrument|instruments]], such as [[guitar]] and [[Drum kit|drums]], modern [[synthesizer]]s and [[drum machine]]s, or vocals and sound effects. Some artists use software-based [[emulator]]s or [[Software synthesizer|virtual synthesizers]] to recreate the sounds of 8-bit systems, while some use hardware synths, which use the actual [[sound chip]]s from those systems, such as the [[Sidstation]], [[Midibox]], and [[Tracker (music software)|trackers]]. |
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In 2003 [[Malcolm McLaren]] wrote an article on bitpop and chip music.<ref>[http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/11.11/mclaren.html Wired: 8-Bit Punk]</ref> It also noted a planned release in that style by McLaren. |
In 2003, [[Malcolm McLaren]] wrote an article on bitpop and chip music.<ref>[http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/11.11/mclaren.html Wired: 8-Bit Punk]</ref> It also noted a planned release in that style by McLaren. |
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==Origins== |
==Origins== |
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| Bitpop | |
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| Stylistic origins | Chiptune Electronica Synthpop Video game music |
| Cultural origins | 2000s, United States, Japan, Europe |
| Typical instruments | Vocals - Guitar - Bass guitar - drums - Synthesizer |
Bitpop is a type of electronic music and subgenre of chiptune music, where at least part of the music is made using old 8-bit (or 16-bit) computers and video game consoles. Among systems used include the Atari 8-bit computer, NEC PC-8801, Commodore 64, Nintendo Entertainment System, Amiga, Game Boy, and Mega Drive / Genesis. The sounds produced from these systems can be combined to any degree with traditional instruments, such as guitar and drums, modern synthesizers and drum machines, or vocals and sound effects. Some artists use software-based emulators or virtual synthesizers to recreate the sounds of 8-bit systems, while some use hardware synths, which use the actual sound chips from those systems, such as the Sidstation, Midibox, and trackers.
In 2003, Malcolm McLaren wrote an article on bitpop and chip music.[1] It also noted a planned release in that style by McLaren.
Origins
The term bitpop was coined by artists who separated themselves from pure chiptune, as they used more modern production styles and equipment. The name has connotations of a pun on britpop, using the word bit.
Bitpop uses a mixture of old and new equipment often resulting a sound which is unlike Chiptune although containing 8-bit sourced sounds. For example, a bitpop production may be composed almost entirely of 8-bit sounds but with a live vocal, or overlaid live guitars. Conversely, a bitpop production may be composed almost entirely of live vocals and instruments, but feature a bassline or lead melody provided by an 8-bit device.[2][3][4]
Misconceptions
Due to the use of "pop" in the name, Bitpop is sometimes mistaken for a popular music genre rather than a production style.[citation needed]
Related genres are chiptune, Gamewave (a rarely used alternate term for chiptune and bitpop), Synthpop, and electropop.
Artists
Major publishers of bitpop are 8bitpeoples and Relax Beat & Bleepstreet Records. Examples of bands in the genre are PL4Y!, Solemn Camel Crew, Tobiah, Welle: Erdball, Printed Circuit, Anamanaguchi, Covox, YMCK, Teamtendo, Receptors, Neotericz, 1986, FirestARTer, The Hardliner, capitalSTEPS (now called Square Wail), Leeni, David Sugar, 8 Bit Weapon, Tranquilvirus, 8 Bit Betty, Firebrand Boy, she, Death By Television, trash80 Mesu Kasumai, Turboknapp, Coleco Music, Higgs Boson and the Strange Charm, c64 Messiah, Thermostatic, Rymdreglage, DJ Lo Rez, ComputeHer, MelBot, Machinae Supremacy, Twilight Electric, Electric Dragon, Monster & Maskiner, Mr. Pacman, Pluxus, Shael Riley, Pontonius, Mikron 64, Puss, Nintendude, Yuppster, Crystal Castles, Bondage Fairies, You Love Her Coz She's Dead, 8 Bit Mayhem, Sabrepulse, Superpowerless, Henry Homesweet, Slagsmålsklubben, Detektivbyrån, Rymdkraft and Dunderpatrullen.[citation needed]