Electrifying Electronica

In the world of the future, everything is automated, streamlined and standardised. With so many moving parts, there's no room for error. A mechanical synth sequence joins with a rigid beat and rolling bassline, backed by metallic and slightly eerie pads and sound effects.

2:45 · 126 BPM

Mankind's need for speed culminates in a marvel of technological elegance and efficiency. Now your commute is as quick as it is comfortable. A rolling bassline and mechanical beat are punctuated by synth chords that evoke the sound of a train horn as it glides effortlessly along the modern railway.

1:21 · 110 BPM

Everything seems to be faster these days, a constant whirling frenzy of activity and information. It's as exciting as it is intense and you can't get enough of it. A bouncy staccato piano and vocal synth fall straight into an uptempo groove, driven by a funky bass line and super-slick drums together with stuttering synths and warped sound effects.

2:17 · 130 BPM

Your ears are still ringing on the lonely S-Bahn ride home. You knew the party was over when you saw the light streaming in through the dirty windows of "the best club in the world". The unrelenting brightness of the outside world at the crack of dawn definitely brings your head down. Real fast. And with no one else around, you think you're gonna cry. Spooky pads and a dark bassline set an atmosphere for an ominous beat, all of which seem to drift in and out of focus.

2:38 · 110 BPM

Do robots need to exercise to stay in shape? Either way, this is a great soundtrack to the workout video of the future. Futuristic pads and a hooky, dirty synth bassline get things going, together with crazy dance bongos and rolling synth arpeggios. We take a moment to catch our breath before diving right back in to feel the burn.

2:18 · 125 BPM

3, 2, 1…liftoff! Hurtling through the stratosphere on the back of an epically powerful, fire-spewing rocket. If there's a limit, we're going to find it. A short intro gives way to a full-on, fist-pumping electronic raver, complete with hard-hitting beats, formidable bass, distorted synth pulses and fiery electric guitar.

2:00 · 125 BPM

It's somewhere between 3am and sunrise and the trance party is in full swing. The combination of the trippy neon lights and the insistent beat of the music is feeding you all the energy you need. Mid-tempo uplifting trance groove with classic pulsing arpeggiated synths, dynamic whoosh effects and a dark psychedelic edge.

2:38 · 126 BPM

It's a brave new world, with infinite possibilities and plenty of reasons to feel good. If we just keep going the way we are now, nothing can stand in our way. Powerful sawtooth chords and a hi-hat-driven beat, together with a rolling bassline, darkwave lead melodies, expansive pads and scratch vocal effects.

2:15 · 125 BPM

They may be impeccably logical and ruthlessly efficient, but sometimes the systems we design to make our lives easier can also make us feel less alive. A skittering beat moves in and out of a slightly cold sequenced synthscape, while anthemic electronic chord pulses and breathy sound effects drift around the middle distance.

2:27 · 113 BPM

As soon as you hit the skyway, you know it's gonna be one hell of a ride. Neon lights rush by as this driving track blasts through your speakers. Woozy synth pads give way to a strident beat and mechanical bass line with washed out synth atmospheres, moving into a glitchy breakdown before bringing it all back home.

2:58 · 120 BPM

It's a packed house down at Metropolis' most popular nightclub and the resident DJ has everyone grooving at just the right tempo. For a few moments, everyone's heartbeats even synchronize with the rhythm. Shuffling pulse synths and a staccato rolling bassline lock in with dynamic synths and sound effects in this mid-tempo chugger.

2:33 · 109 BPM

There's always an imposter in the crowd, the uncool chump who somehow got past the bouncer and took off with your wallet while you were tearing up the dancefloor. You chase him through a moving maze of flashing lights and ecstatic people but he gets away and leaves you completely busted. A fast, trance-like beat, bouncy synth sequence, dark bassline and electronic sound effects steadily increase the dramatic intensity.

2:04 · 135 BPM

It's another beautiful day in the greatest megacity on earth and you're feeling like a million credits. What new challenges will you overcome today? An optimistic and uplifting number, with a bouncy beat, deep sub-bass, pulsing synth chords and positive piano melody, rising up to a euphoric climax.

2:04 · 128 BPM

After grueling months of work in the lab, the test results are in. We've created a hybrid that's never been seen before – but could it be dangerous? An arpeggiated synth and bass line set a mysterious tone before the beat kicks in, supported by spacey pads and synth chords.

1:55 · 108 BPM

For some people, the night is just a time for sleeping. For others, it's the best time to make your dreams come true. A metronomic synth sequence and steady beat give way to expansive synth chords and a pulsing bassline that build to an uplifting and inspiring atmosphere.

2:16 · 120 BPM

Detlef and Dieter are two peas in a pod and I wish they would let me into their oh-so stylish and scrumptious inner circle of beautiful boys. A steady mechanical beat and plenty of dirty and bubbling synth riffs roll steadily forward in this retro German electronica-inspired number. And now we dance.

2:11 · 123 BPM

Future shock – can it happen? The technological marvel of Japan's high-speed rail network asks the question: can we handle the sheer speed of technology's rapid advance? Pulsing synths and train-like sound effects, together with a skittering beat, create a slightly frantic atmosphere with a lot of forward momentum.

2:01 · 130 BPM

It's the sound of data travelling down the information superhighway, a pulse so strong it nearly overloads the system. Somebody hit the circuit breaker! A high-energy beat, large, chunky bassline and rolling synth sequence with pulsing leads build in intensity to a quick breakdown before coming back in full force.

2:21 · 128 BPM

Who said electronic music doesn't have any soul? All these groovy people dancing happily to the same transcendental tune would surely disagree. A four-to-the-floor beat, pulsing bassline, uplifting synth chords and a classic trance lead propel this party to new emotional heights.

3:08 · 126 BPM

Humanity watched in wonder as the first ships appeared in the sky. They came in peace, but the awe of the moment was overwhelming. A powerful echoed bassline, synth arpeggios, phased-out pads and lush synth strings give way to a solid and positive beat coming in over the horizon.

2:29 · 105 BPM

In a disconnected, digital age, where romance is often reduced to a swipe across a screen, we have to remember the power of true love when we feel it. Emotional pads, a gentle beat and a positive bass sequence join with a mellow heartfelt piano melody and pulsing, spacey synths to create a calming cascade of love and positivity.

2:45 · 120 BPM

There's nothing more powerful than a discovery whose time has come. All it takes is enough motivation and dedication to turn a small spark into a bright flame of achievement. Shimmering synth bells and a swelling bassline give way to pulsing trance chords and a gentle, steady beat.

1:30 · 126 BPM

The age-old question: is it really possible to find love on the dance floor? Maybe, maybe not…but if you make the right moves, perhaps you'll find out. Faraway bell pads, a skittering beat and analogue synth punctuations are supported by a strong kick, joined later by kalimba, whistle hooks and a powerful bassline.

2:07 · 125 BPM

The easy listening soundtrack to the spa of the future – maybe somewhere you'd expect to find Jane Jetson on her day off. Suave, sophisticated, and a little bit sexy. Rising synth strings and gently pulsating pads join a laidback beat and bubbling synths to create a warm, relaxing atmosphere, punctuated by occasional waves of sound.

2:38 · 104 BPM

The serene soundtrack to the global operating system of the future. Waking up in a digital world where everything is logically organised and spotlessly clean. Airy synth pads, arpeggios, sound effects and light percussion support a simple recurring piano motif, punctuated by gentle exhalations.

1:59 · 100 BPM

Groovy, cosmic spaceship music for an interstellar journey to the Milky Way. Enjoy the view, but please, don't try to roll down the windows! A driving beat, a pulsing bass line and a swirling bed of psychedelic synths and sound effects keep things moving along the galactic speedway.

2:24 · 120 BPM

Around sunrise, the music starts to take on a more uplifting tone. You've made it through the night and now it's time to absorb the energy of the first rays of sunlight as you dance into a new day. Gentle but persistent beats and arpeggiated synths join with positive guitar chords to let the light in.

2:36 · 121 BPM

Imagine having the power of flight, the freedom to soar above the horizontal plane to which we are restricted for most of our lives. In a world of ever-advancing technology, possibilities like this are not far away. Gentle beats and expansive synths support an airy and uplifting female vocal.

2:32 · 105 BPM

It starts like a small seed, growing slowly inside the earth before bursting through the surface and into the sunlight. You've never felt like this before. An emotional guitar and sparse percussion build steadily to an explosive drop, complete with hard-hitting beats, gritty bass and a joyful synth melody.

2:31 · 122 BPM

The year is 1997. The Cassini probe has just launched on a long, bold journey to the ringed planet – the first mankind has ever sent. The breathtaking images it sends back will captivate the people of our own planet. Spacey, slightly tense synths, a determined bassline and a driving beat propel our spacecraft forward.

2:30 · 115 BPM

Will the machines of the future be able to think and feel as we do? Will they, too, shed a tear when they experience something truly beautiful? An emotive piano and spacey synth atmosphere are supported by gentle bass and drums, joined by expansive synths, strings and mystical female vocals.

2:20 · 105 BPM