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The famous Tim Bergling, most commonly known around the world as “Avicii” tours worldwide with sold out shows in every city. The native born Swede, quickly emerged roughly two years ago and has grown to be one of the most sought out DJs today. I had the opportunity to attend a music concert last year called Ultra where I had my first encounter with his music that I consider mind-blowing and unique. His most famous works include, “My feelings for you”, Levels”, Bromance” and “Fade into Darkness.” I once again had the opportunity to attend a concert of his this November at the Armory in Washington DC. The Armory in Washington D.C held 10,000 people on November 18, 2011, these individuals all having one thing in common: the yearning to hear some of the best technosonic music available today. Music is very subjective and individuals take different messages from the music they listen to. The first time I heard Avicii last year I remember being in a pretty hard place in my life, I had just lost a family member and as I listened to the music I felt a sense of happiness and calamity. I knew I had found an artist that I could turn to and use as an outlet for my own emotions. I felt in many levels I could relate to this artist seeing as though he was only 21 years old. I couldn’t believe someone as old as myself could be up in front of thousands of people performing and doing what he loved most with such a calm and collected attitude. It gave me a sense of determination and will. Avicii was born to create and re-create technosonic music. He grew up in Stockholm Sweden where he became interested in music at a very early age. In interviews he has stated that individuals such as Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso and Daft Punk have all been major influences for his music. As Avicii has grown in popularity and talent his music “hero’s” have become his peer partners in new, upcoming work. The music these artists create are inspirational and up-beat. His music is very happy and warming, nothing harsh or negative. Throughout history there have been numerous shifts in what “popular” music was said to be. I personally respond to this type of music with more energy and excitement than any other genre I have followed so far in my life. Being able to attend the Avicii show at the Armory before Thanksgiving was a concert I will always remember. Unfortunately waiting in line to get in I missed his opening song but rushed through the doors to find myself with an amazing light show, thousands of fans and the song “levels” being amplified throughout the Armory. I couldn’t help but think of the first time I had seen him and what he stood for in my life in a way. Each piece he played that night seemed more magnified and grander than ever before. I have found in the past some artists sound amazing when downloaded from i-tunes or on a television show they perform for but in concert seem like an entirely different performer, Avicii is the exact opposite. His musical pieces are amazing and unique both from ones downloaded and his performances live. Although this music right now in my life sparks my attention more than any other genre, I know many individuals who disagree. Some people think technosonic music is a fade that came in fast and will leave just as fast. Hip-hop, R&B, classical, and country are genres that have been around for decades and will never fade away. I personally believe technosonic music will become something bigger and greater than any of our previous genres of musical talent. When I first signed up for this class it truthfully was primarily because I find technosonic music fascinating and in simple terms “pretty sweet.” Attending Avicii was an event that brought feelings of happiness and excitement, I thought by taking a music class like this I could attempt to see what this inspirational musician really does. I was able to share the experience of seeing Avicii live with a couple of close friends who also share the passion for technosonic music, which made the experience even better. I also attended Armin Van Buren with this same group of girls in October for my birthday and could relate his music heavily to the music Avicii played that night. Every artist is different but taking this course in technosonics it has become easier to see the relationship each musician has with one another. The way music is made is very similar for these artists but it is the ways in which they piece each intricate part together that make each work different and unique. Attending a technosonic concert is an experience everyone should have the opportunity to do, or at least once in their lifetime.