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...Electronic dance music, in its different forms—from techno, to house, to electro—has already taken over the club scene in Europe and the Mediterranean region. The world’s top clubs are concentrated in this area, and for good reason. The music played there supplies a unique beat that slowly builds up, tantalizing the senses, before erupting with euphoria, bringing together everybody in the crowd in musical rapture. Often the simple works best—a common theme in techno music, for example, is the repetition of a few lyrics, over and over...

Author: By Elias A Shaaya | Title: Time for a Tuneup | 2/10/2009 | See Source »

...self-exploration. For math geeks, “Infinity 2008” by Guru Josh Project is sure to get you on your feet. Romantics should give “C’est Beau La Bourgeosie” by Discobitch a try. People into the Middle Eastern club scene will find a winner in Beirut Biloma’s “I Wanna Dance in Beirut.” And for those still in love with the ’70s, Bob Sinclair offers a whole new twist on that decade. Even movie buffs get a share with...

Author: By Elias A Shaaya | Title: Time for a Tuneup | 2/10/2009 | See Source »

...It’s a shame that while Usher and Pink are household names, those with real talent like Tiesto, Paul van Dyke, and Armin van Buren remain unknown in the U.S. These musicians are the hottest names in techno in Europe, bringing to the dance scene more than just catchy rhymes and witty lyrics. As far as hit music goes, producers like Timbaland have proven that the beats make the song, and techno merely brings this idea to its logical apotheosis...

Author: By Elias A Shaaya | Title: Time for a Tuneup | 2/10/2009 | See Source »

...It’s time for the dance scene here to catch up—especially at Harvard, where parties leave a bit to be desired. Next time you find yourself awkwardly bobbing to the Spice Girls’ “Wannabe” for the millionth time, ask the DJ to turn up the Tiesto...

Author: By Elias A Shaaya | Title: Time for a Tuneup | 2/10/2009 | See Source »

...Many leftist Israelis would gladly stick prayers in the Western Wall too, if they believed that would stop Lieberman, whom they see as a demagogue and an anti-Arab racist, from scoring big in Tuesday's elections. In Israel's fractious political scene, it is nearly impossible today for any single party to win a simple majority in the 120-seat Knesset. There's little chance that Lieberman could be elected Prime Minister - at best, his Yisrael Beitenu Party will place third - but he is expected to emerge as the kingmaker who will decide whether the former Prime Minister Benjamin...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Right-Winger Emerges as Israel's Kingmaker | 2/10/2009 | See Source »

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