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|stylistic_origins= [[Chiptune]] <br/> [[Electronica]] <br /> [[Synthpop]] <br /> [[Video game music]] |
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|instruments=[[Singing|Vocals]] - [[Electric guitar|guitar]] - [[bass guitar]] - [[Drum kit|drums]] - [[synthesizer]] |
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'''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. |
'''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. |
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| Bitpop | |
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| Stylistic origins | Chiptune Electronica Synthpop Video game music |
| Cultural origins | 1990s-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.
Characteristics
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.[citation needed]
History
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.[citation needed]
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.[1][2][3]
In 2003, Malcolm McLaren wrote an article on bitpop and chip music. It also noted a planned release in that style by McLaren.[4]
Notable artists
- 8 Bit Mayhem
- 8 Bit Weapon
- Anamanaguchi
- Crystal Castles
- Detektivbyrån
- Firebrand Boy
- Machinae Supremacy
- Mr. Pacman
- Pluxus
- Puss
- she
- Slagsmålsklubben
- Solemn Camel Crew
- Superpowerless
- trash80
- Welle: Erdball
- YMCK
- You Love Her Coz She's Dead