2024 Author: Leah Sherlock | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 05:25
Trance is one of the most popular genres of modern music, although it originated at the dawn of the 20th century. Today, the concept of "transculture" has even appeared, and all because of the huge number of branches of this musical style.
The emergence of a genre
Today there are several versions of the emergence of such a direction as trance. This music, according to one version, originated in India in the 30s of the 19th century. Other researchers of modern musical culture call the 60s of the last century, and the same picturesque island of Goa is indicated as the place of origin. European music lovers claim that trance, as one of the whales of harmonic art, arose in Europe in the 80s of the last century. Be that as it may, but each of the versions takes place, because trance music is a mixture of several styles of progressive music that was formed in the club centers of the world, such as discos and festivals in Goa, and in clubs in Germany and the Netherlands.
The founder of the transmovement is called the American DJ Gilbert Leavy, better known as Goa Gil. After traveling through India, Gilbert began organizing trance parties in Goa. Initially, the DJ triedcombine music and the art of yoga, thus creating a unique melody that provides an opportunity for meditation, full concentration and positive thoughts.
Trance: features of the genre
What is trance? This is one of the most popular styles of electronic dance music, a mixture of genres such as industrial, techno and house, and the psychedelic motifs of the 70s also had a great influence on this style.
The main feature of such music is the tempo of 130-160 beats per minute, constantly repeating main melody, high vocals, melodic basses and light drum parts. Thanks to melodic basses, repetitive motives and depth of sound, such a melody introduces into a kind of trance and relaxes, sets in a positive way. Transmusic is not just a mixture of musical trends and styles, but a certain worldview and perception of life.
Varieties of trance
Today, classic trance is as rare as fresh water in the ocean. Over time, it has evolved into many styles. Everyone has their own sound gurus and dedicated fans.
Goa trance - originated on the island of Goa in the middle of the last century. The sound was based on a variety of rhythmic sounds produced by wooden sticks. Now they have been replaced by computer technology.
Acid trance originated in the late 80s of the last century. Its feature is the "acid" sound, which is achieved thanks to the main part of the synthesizer. Connoisseurs call the German DJ Kai the star of this style. Tracid.
Dream House, or Dream Trans, originated in the clubs of Detroit and Chicago at the end of the last century, characterized by a melodic main part, a light beat. The main part is dominated by piano, saxophone or violin. Now the sound of the instrument has been replaced by computer samples. This musical style reached its greatest popularity in 1995–1997. Style founder - Robert Miles with his first composition Children.
Vocal trance is characterized by a high rhythm, it is not surprising that vocals are a feature of this style. This style of trance is often heard at outdoor festivals.
Progressive trance - full of special effects and progression. Unlike the classical sound, the main melody is not repeated, but is replaced by another part. The brightest representative is Armin van Buuren.
Uplifting trance is the youngest style, with a high active rhythm and the main part, plunging into a state of light trance.
Hard trance has a high rhythm and a heavy beat.
Bright representatives of transculture
Trance is the music of free-spirited positive people. Representatives of this culture are very extravagant, extraordinary and mega-popular. Trance stars such as Armin Van Burren, Talamasca, Boris Breicha, Juno Reactor, Robert Miles, Tiësto and many others create unforgettable rhythmic melodies that are not only pleasant to move on the dancefloor, but also work, meditate, just relax and fly away to the far reaches of your subconscious.
Music festivals
If at the end of the last century trance and its subtypes were underground in the USSR, today the post-Soviet countries have joined the transculture with great zeal. Every year eminent DJs and musicians come to Moscow and other cities of Russia, creating a unique atmosphere in the trance style. This trend of culture in our country is still young, so there are own projects, but in a very small number.
The Trancemission Festival is a mega project taking place in the Czech Republic, Russia and many European countries, gathering hundreds of young and already eminent transculture gurus at its turntables.
One of the largest dance music festivals Tomorrowland takes place in Belgium.
Ibiza is an island of "free" morals and happy people. All kinds of electronic music festivals are held here from August to September.
It is not for nothing that the Indian island of Goa is the place where the sounds of trance originated. Beach festivals and parties all year round start on this island and attract a huge number of music lovers here.
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