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===Crossover effect to mainstream audiences=== |
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Many electronic music enthusiasts tend to criticize the song for the effects of its popularity. The song is of the [[Trance music|trance]] genre of [[electronic dance music]]. The song has also become a staple at school dances and on pop radio stations although it stopped playing on them shortly after release, opposite to the much more underground world of electronic music. The song itself has also spawned many remixes, some of which span genres outside of the electronica genre; it is frequently used for sampling. This song was also the last instrumental track to hit the [[US Top 40]] and also the newest instrumental track ever played on hit music radio stations. |
Many electronic music enthusiasts tend to criticize the song for the effects of its popularity. The song is of the [[Trance music|trance]] genre of [[electronic dance music]]. The song has also become a staple at school dances and on pop radio stations although it stopped playing on them shortly after release, opposite to the much more underground world of electronic music. The song itself has also spawned many remixes, some of which span genres outside of the electronica genre; it is frequently used for sampling. This song was also the last instrumental track to hit the [[US Top 40]] and also the newest instrumental track ever played on hit music radio stations. |
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==Music Video== |
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The video for the song is 2 people chasing a woman with a case. near the end, the woman stumbles, but one of her pursuers betrays her partner, knocking him out, and they take the case onto a boat. |
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==Track listing (12")== |
==Track listing (12")== |
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Revision as of 17:28, 26 March 2009
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"Sandstorm" is a 12" and a CD single by the Finnish DJ Darude. The single was released by Neo in 1999 and re-released in 2000. Sandstorm was the best selling 12" worldwide in 2000.[1]
Mainstream popularity
Crossover effect to mainstream audiences
Many electronic music enthusiasts tend to criticize the song for the effects of its popularity. The song is of the trance genre of electronic dance music. The song has also become a staple at school dances and on pop radio stations although it stopped playing on them shortly after release, opposite to the much more underground world of electronic music. The song itself has also spawned many remixes, some of which span genres outside of the electronica genre; it is frequently used for sampling. This song was also the last instrumental track to hit the US Top 40 and also the newest instrumental track ever played on hit music radio stations.
Music Video
The video for the song is 2 people chasing a woman with a case. near the end, the woman stumbles, but one of her pursuers betrays her partner, knocking him out, and they take the case onto a boat.
Track listing (12")
- "Sandstorm" (radio edit)
- "Sandstorm" (original mix)
- "Sandstorm" (JS 16 remix)
Track listing (CD)
- "Sandstorm" (JS16 remix) (7:24)
References
- ^ Ron Slomowicz (2003-11-13). "Your Guide to Dance Music / Electronica". Retrieved 2006-07-26.
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