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Posted by Oldman1313 on Apr-30-2005 23:34:

Songs that define...

Hey guys tell me what you think are the three most well defining songs for the following genres: Techno, trance, and house. And i dont want to here there is no such thing as techno and Im a noob. You all know what I am talking about. Please help!

*EDIT* by meaning well defining, just mean what is popular...

Posted by Project 7 on Apr-30-2005 23:59:

Delerium - In Silence (Tiesto In Search Of Sunrise Remix)

That defines trance for me and was hugely popular to. Dunno about the others

Posted by JakeC on May-01-2005 00:03:

For House id say Frankie Knuckles - 'Your Love' was pretty defining.

Posted by Oldman1313 on May-01-2005 00:03:

thanks boss, if it matters, it is going to be used for a paper...

Posted by Aiwendil on May-01-2005 00:38:

well there is a difference between defining and popular. defining tracks of a genre are the very first tracks that gave the genre its name. that is how you find the pure, unadulterated definition of the genre when it earned its separateness from the rest. you go back to the beginning. none of these tracks were popular. popular tracks from these genres today could be wildly different from the "definition" of the genre itself.

basically, if you want tracks that define house, look between 1984-1987. if you want tracks that define trance look between 1990-1994. and for techno, 1984-1990.

defining tracks:
trance = resistance d - cosmic love
techno = cybotron - techno city
house = steve "silk" hurley - jack your body

popular tracks:
ask someone else

Posted by Oldman1313 on May-01-2005 00:40:

thats exactly what i am looking for boss! Thanks much! ^^^^

Posted by JochenHeiden on May-01-2005 04:54:

Why does everyone like that Tiesto remix of Silence? I think it's no good. The Above And Beyond one is much better I think.

Posted by Ishkur on May-01-2005 06:04:

hmmm...good question....for me:

trance = Age of Love - Age of Love
techno = Jeff Mills - The Bells
house = Eddie Amador - House Music

Posted by isoterra on May-01-2005 07:15:

hrm, dunno about techno but

trance = energy 52 - cafe del mar
house = alison limerick - where love lives

both popular & to an extent defining too

gonna be different for everyone though i guess

Posted by Omega_Blue on May-01-2005 08:56:

quote:
Originally posted by JochenHeiden
Why does everyone like that Tiesto remix of Silence? I think it's no good. The Above And Beyond one is much better I think.

definitely the original fade sanctuary mix is the best.

i agree cafe del mar is one of those classics that could define trance.. or at least trance circa 1993 or whenever.

Posted by eRRaTiK on May-01-2005 09:52:

trance:

(for me)

robert miles - children
or
paul van dyk - for an angel

...

age of love is up there too. good choice ishkur.

Posted by mety333 on May-01-2005 12:32:

William Orbit - Adagio for Strings (Ferry Corsten Remix)

That track name is basically the second name of Trance.

Posted by Aiwendil on May-01-2005 12:45:

it begins...please god, let it not be too bad. god? you there? oh well.

Posted by Hydarnes on May-01-2005 16:45:

quote:
Originally posted by Project 7
Delerium - In Silence (Tiesto In Search Of Sunrise Remix)

That defines trance for me and was hugely popular to. Dunno about the others

A trance-accommodated non-trance song DEFINES trance for you?

Posted by JakeC on May-01-2005 16:56:

quote:
Originally posted by Hydarnes

A trance-accommodated non-trance song DEFINES trance for you?

Its a remixed into trance, there fore a trance track.

Posted by Hydarnes on May-01-2005 17:30:

quote:
Originally posted by JakeC
Its a remixed into trance, there fore a trance track.

Don't worry, I respect the song. I just think it's one of the worst "quality" tracks out there. Not to mention the fact that the vocals don't even fit trance.

Posted by RickyM on May-01-2005 19:43:

quote:
Originally posted by eRRaTiK
trance:

(for me)

robert miles - children
or
paul van dyk - for an angel

...

age of love is up there too. good choice ishkur.

Those sound more like pop songs to me, but whatever.

But for me Underworld - Rez or System F - Indigo. Both songs that define trance for me (or what it should be). Repetitive songs that are very immersive.

Not sure about house or techno though, don't know enough about them.

Posted by RickyM on May-01-2005 19:46:

quote:
Originally posted by Hydarnes

A trance-accommodated non-trance song DEFINES trance for you?

Your favourite song is:

Mike Koglin feat. Kirsty Hawkshaw : Fine Day - so I don't think you can flame anyone.

What is it about the song that makes it your favourite? Is it the deep and thoughtful lyrics? Or the highly imaginative melody and synths?

Posted by PlasticSoul on May-01-2005 20:28:

Trance: Jose Amnesia - The eternal (Pulser remix)
Techno: Pascal FEOS - Omychron
House: Armand van Helden - Funk Phenomena (by the way I dont like this track...)

Posted by Blue. on May-01-2005 20:48:

quote:
Originally posted by Aiwendil
well there is a difference between defining and popular. defining tracks of a genre are the very first tracks that gave the genre its name. that is how you find the pure, unadulterated definition of the genre when it earned its separateness from the rest. you go back to the beginning. none of these tracks were popular. popular tracks from these genres today could be wildly different from the "definition" of the genre itself.

basically, if you want tracks that define house, look between 1984-1987. if you want tracks that define trance look between 1990-1994. and for techno, 1984-1990.

defining tracks:
trance = resistance d - cosmic love
techno = cybotron - techno city
house = steve "silk" hurley - jack your body

popular tracks:
ask someone else

Music evolves so you can't say that a track from 20 years ago defines house today. A track that defines house can be from any time period.

Posted by Aiwendil on May-01-2005 20:59:

quote:
Originally posted by Blue.
Music evolves so you can't say that a track from 20 years ago defines house today. A track that defines house can be from any time period.

uh...no. i didn't say what defines house today. i said what defines house, period. and to find what defines house, period, you have to find the tracks that gave house its name, period.

yes house has changed since 1985, but it's still house, and it's still what all house today is built on, therefore it's the definition of house. same with all other genres. going with the earliest is also the easiest way of making sure your "defining" track is defining for all, and not just your personal favorite that you like to call defining because you like it so much. furthermore, it will do no good for this guy if he gets all different kinds of answers from every person and subgenre. so an objective and accurate standard for suggestions should be the original incarnations of each genre.

Posted by Krysta_101 on May-01-2005 21:09:

I'm going to have to go with

Delerium - Slience (Ti�sto ISOS mix)

....because I'm trendy.

Posted by auranaut on May-01-2005 21:22:

quote:
Originally posted by Krysta_101
I'm going to have to go with

Delerium - Slience (Ti�sto ISOS mix)

....because I'm trendy.

wtf. Is there something wrong with you?

Rank 1 - Airwave.

Posted by Omega_Blue on May-01-2005 21:27:

darude - sandstorm FO SHO.

End of discussion.

Posted by chesco on May-01-2005 21:28:

Trace: Barbarella - "My Name Is Barbarella" (Deep Dish Armageddon Breakdown remix)

Techno: Karl O'Connor & Peter Sutton - Guiltless

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