Tecktonik Goes Global
29 02 2008
In France, the strong anti-globalists always criticize Americanism and the influences of the US on French culture, but France is far from not having influence in other countries. One must only look at music to realize my fellow frenchies rock this world. I always remember when in France things that were out in the states 5 years back would only come to France after such a long period of time. Now its the US’ turn to take long to import hot French trends.
Tecktonik is a relatively recent part of electronic music scene in France and Europe. It all started with parties at the Metropolis club right outside of Paris. From there it took a few crazy tracks, dancers and YOUTUBE. Tecktonik is a clash of different subcultures and subgenres of music. From hip hop, electro and raving to UK punk culture all of these elements have their share of influence in this new dance and music trend.
It is only now starting to hit the US with force and it will only be a matter of time before we start having some TCK (as it is now abbreviated to) parties of our own. Until they start you should already be practicing your dance moves and learn from Jey Jey the Youtube Tecktonik star.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkGum1YYkGk&feature=related]
Also check out Yelle’s tecktonik music video (for those of you who grew up in France, I hear some Helene et les Garcons- about time they started beating that)
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bytf3gZMFkY&NR=1]
