A Different Beat is the twelfth solo studio album by Irish guitarist Gary Moore, originally released on September 27, 1999 through Castle Music's Raw Power imprint. It was Moore's first album after leaving Virgin Records. The album was produced by Moore together with Ian Taylor, with contributions from Roger King and the E-Z Rollers. Rather than his usual blues and hard rock sound, Moore opted for a more experimental approach, incorporating keyboards, loops, samples and drum and bass influences alongside his characteristic guitar solos. The title track A Different Beat reflects this shift in direction, while the track Fatboy nods to the dance music of the era.