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THE
BASICS
At All Tracks Music we try to sort our music into several
categories to help eliminate confusion in the music selection process. The
categories are listed below:
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Backgrounds - We offer Light Instrumental; Light Country
& Rock 'n' Roll; or Holiday music. |
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Big Band/Swing - Probably our broadest category. This
includes music from the 20's, 30's, 40's, and early 50's. Artists
would include everything from Glen Miller, Count Basie, and Bing Crosby, to
Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra, and Harry James. |
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Polkas/Ethnic - This category would include classic polkas,
country polkas, and music from different ethnic backgrounds such as Jewish,
Italian, Irish or Latin. |
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Classic Country - This is the more classic form of Country
Western music. Artists would include George Jones, Hank Williams, Sr.,
Patsy Cline, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Earnest Tubb, Loretta Lynn, and
Tammy Wynette. |
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Modern Country - This is the more pop influenced form of
Country music. Artists would include Garth Brooks, Shania Twain,
Alabama, George Strait, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Toby Keith and the newest
artists in the genre. |
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50's/60's Pop - This is what is known as
"Classic" or "Golden Oldie" rock 'n' roll. Artists
would include Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chubby Checker,
The Beatles, Tommy James and any number of early Motown acts. |
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70's Pop - This category spans from the Summer of Love to
the end of the Disco craze. Folk, rock and dance music are all part of
the 70's musical era. Artists would include 5th Dimension, the
Commodores, Wild Cherry, Boston, Chicago, CCR, the Bee Gees, ABBA, and Sly
and the Family Stone. |
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80's Pop - The 80's were filled with plenty of one hit
wonders but there were also several acts that have had plenty of influence
on music even today. Artists would include Michael Jackson, Madonna,
U2, Poison, Motley Crue, Prince, Journey, and the Police. |
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90's Pop - The 90's saw music splinter into so many
sub-groups its impossible to keep track of them all. From Hip Hop to
Grunge Rock, the 90's truly had a little something for everyone.
Artists include Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dog, 2 Unlimited, 311, 69
Boyz, Ace of Base, R.E.M, and Red Hot Chili Peppers. |
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Current Top 40 - From 2000 to today, this category is changing all the time but
just listen to your local top 40 radio station to find out what's hot now. |
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R&B/Hip Hop - This is generally music that didn't make
Mainstream Top 40 charts but it has a great beat to dance to and can usually
be heard on an Urban Radio station. These songs tend to be radio
edited versions. |
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Explicit Music - This is the hard-core, curse laden, explicit
rock and rap music. Somewhat more difficult to dance to, and not appropriate
for many situations. |
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Techno/House - Very beat driven, electronica style
music. Lyrics are either repetitive or non existent. This music
tends to be very fast and is usually found in clubs or at raves. |
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Rock/Metal - This category is reserved for some of the less
mainstream, sometime more hard-core rock. Bands that rarely find the
top 40 but have huge fan followings are generally in this category.
This is a more true rock category and less Pop-Rock. |
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Group/Icebreaker - These are songs that encourage large
audience participation.
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Chicken Dance - Also known as the Chicken Polka.
This is a large group, circle dance that is fun for all ages. |
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Hokey Pokey - Everybody knows the Hokey Pokey.
Just follow along. |
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Electric Slide - The easiest of the line dances to
learn. This has been popular since its introduction in the late
1980's. |
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Cha Cha Slide - A catchy, fun modern day hybrid of the
Electric Slide, the Hokey Pokey and the Stationary Cha Cha. Just
follow the instructions by the singer throughout the song. |
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Macarena - A Latin flavored line dance that requires a
variety of arm movements. Still popular today and easy to learn. |
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Cotton Eyed Joe - A very fun, traditional country circle
dance. Skipping, kicking and yelling often accompany this crowd
pleaser. |
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Conga Line - Everyone can join in with this
Latin/Caribbean favorite. A great way to get guests involved by
bring the dance to them. |
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Limbo - A children's favorite, to be sure, see how low
you can go under the limbo stick. No cheating! |
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Flying Dutchman - Get into groups of three and have
great fun swinging your partners around in this great group Polka. |
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Snowball Dance - Each time the DJ says snowball, the
dancers go grab somebody who's not dancing and bring them onto the the
dance floor. Like a snowball rolling downhill, the dance floor
gets bigger and bigger and bigger! |
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Anniversay Dance - Also sometimes considered a
"Reverse" snowball dance. The DJ eliminates dancers, typically
married couples, until only one remains. Usually it's the longest
married couple that's left. A great way for the bride and groom to
recognize friends or family that have been married for many years. |
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