Mar 16, 2023 | Musical Genre Terminology, Resources
Uplifting Trance is a broad subgenre of trance music. It encompasses epic Trance, Energetic Trance, Anthem Trance, Emotive Trance, and Euphoric Trance. The term emerged during the aftermath of progressive Trance in 1996. Also, the name Uplifting Trance comes from the...
Jan 5, 2023 | Musical Genre Terminology, Resources
Hard Trance is a subgenre that emerged in Europe (Belgium, Germany, and The Netherlands) in the early 1990s. This Breakbeat hardcore production scene branched into new and distinct electronic music genres. Among them include “Happy hardcore,” “New...
Dec 15, 2022 | Musical Genre Terminology, Resources
Trance is perhaps the most ambiguous dance music genre. It could be defined as very melodic. Some say trance is more or less freeform music evolving partly from house music. And while there is no precise definition, one can describe these tracks as anthemic, epic, and...
Dec 15, 2022 | Musical Genre Terminology, Resources
The international dance industry had a climax for the early trance subgenre: Dream Trance, between 1995 and 1998. It collided with the first time trance reached the mainstream media. House music has been known to be significantly influenced by the term...
February 7, 2019 | Blog, Music Production
House is an increasingly popular style of electronic music, especially Minimalist House. It is usually built upon a “4 on the floor” kick pattern and features a lot of effect-heavy ambient sounds. I like to call these “Ambient FX”. You have probably heard many...
