Gakumas Songs 'Fighting My Way' and 'Hatanagi Misuzu' Show K-Pop and EDM Influence
The article frames Gakumas songs as a direct continuation of the EDM and K-pop lineage, suggesting the game's music is designed to attract listeners outside the existing Idolmaster fanbase.
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A new Inside article examines two dance-oriented songs from Gakuen Idolmaster: Hanasaki Saki's 'Fighting My Way' and a track by Hatanagi Misuzu. The piece traces the songs' roots in EDM and K-pop, arguing that Gakumas music reflects modern pop production trends.
An Inside analysis of Gakuen Idolmaster songs argues that the game's dance-oriented tracks inherit the sound of 2010s EDM and contemporary K-pop. The article focuses on two songs: Hanasaki Saki's 'Fighting My Way' and a track by Hatanagi Misuzu. The author traces dance music from 1970s disco through house and techno to the EDM boom led by David Guetta and Avicii, then notes that K-pop absorbed those textures. 'Fighting My Way' is described as a song that incorporates K-pop feel into the Gakumas world. The piece is part of a short serial on Gakumas music.
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