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Posted by Iceblue28 on May-12-2005 23:42:

Trance Capital USA

Hello--

Just curious to know if we in the USA have a trance capital. I know it would be quite small in comparison with the scenes in Europe.

From experience, I wouldn't say that is neither New York City nor
San Francisco, but I haven't spent much time in any other cities to compare. I really don't know at all. House music is undoubtedly the dance music of choice in the cities aforementioned. Could it be Miami? I'd like to go a city with the most vibrant trance scene? How about Canadian cities?

I love euphoric trance, but it just seems so out of reach in the USA, apart from the big-time DJ's visiting passing through town once or twice or year.

Why do the Europeans, particularly the Germans, love trance so much?
I've been to Europe several times and I am so amazed by the massive, wicked trance scene.

What gives in the USA in way of trance music?

American

Posted by Aiwendil on May-12-2005 23:50:

there is only one trance capital: frankfurt

but don't be disheartened, USA already has two of the most important EDM capitals.

Posted by Aquarian on May-13-2005 00:03:

As for Canadian cities, definately Montreal.

Posted by Fresh Prince on May-13-2005 00:08:

Similar question;
why do non europeans think germans like trance
It's all about techno there.

Anyway back to the original question, by line-ups & amount of clubs I'd say NYC.

Posted by dj_lane on May-13-2005 00:26:

quote:
Originally posted by Fresh Prince
Similar question;
why do non europeans think germans like trance
It's all about techno there.

Anyway back to the original question, by line-ups & amount of clubs I'd say NYC.

Frankfurt, Germany is close to the Techno Capital... but I dont really know for sure

as far as the US, alot of midwest places [Minneapolis, Detroit, Chicago] and South Florida, alot of east coast places [Glow in washington]

As well as California, Arizona, and Texas, have a decent scene.

There isnt an exact capital but there are pockets of EDM sects throughout.

Posted by Snagglepulse on May-13-2005 01:45:

Those who would call Boston the US trance capital are way off.

Posted by Zombie0729 on May-13-2005 02:12:

L.A. with out a doubt...

Spundae, Avalon and Heaven all hosting on Fridays & Saturdays.

Posted by torontotrance on May-13-2005 02:28:

yer all idiots, there is NO official trance capital anywhere. There are a lot of cities that have a lot of trance nights but to say there is a trance capital is ass backwards.

Posted by Aiwendil on May-13-2005 02:31:

har har har

Posted by iammesol on May-13-2005 02:32:

hes right, and i'll just say that New York and Miami have some of the best edm scenes... still not capitals though. All of the US has no clue what the hell is dance and what is not

Posted by torontotrance on May-13-2005 02:33:

I think no city is pure trance but most cities just want to see big name deejays from any genres.

Posted by retrobyte on May-13-2005 03:15:

detroit.

bahahahah...

Posted by miamitranceman on May-13-2005 04:54:

Miami's a good bet. Not like Europe but one of the best spots we've got.

Posted by mdamon7278 on May-13-2005 05:01:

Yeah Miami is a somewhat big trance spot

Posted by AY STAR on May-13-2005 05:14:

iam from nyc and the scene is ok
i mean we get jam packed for the big guys
armin,tiesto,pvd etc
but for the smaller guys theres only a few trance addicts who actually know whos spinning the rest are just tourists who dont really get into the music
i would have to say miami and la have the best trance scene in the usa

Posted by dj tek on May-13-2005 05:42:

most trance friendly in the usa ? LA....

Posted by Ishkur on May-13-2005 09:06:

LA. without a doubt....dominated by the SoCali asian scene.

Miami is breaks. New York is hip hop. Detroit Techno. Chicago House (they don't name these genres after cities for nothing).

Posted by Hydarnes on May-13-2005 13:16:

LA or San Francisco might be the closest. America is a trance desert though...our "biggest" trance scene is very small compared to Europe's.

Posted by SYSTEM-J on May-13-2005 13:57:

LA is like London- just about all styles converge there because so many people are up for it.

Posted by Iceblue28 on May-14-2005 00:38:

Miami, LA, perhaps Montreal...........

I'll have to visit these places and compare.

Whoever said that there isn't an official trance capital in USA/ North America is right. On the contrary, as far as a world capital of trance is concerned, Germany takes the crown. I believe it is official. But, in North America, there are a few places or a place which stands out from the rest. There has to be. Nothing will compare to Europe because it is the birthplace of trance. It's part of European culture. Trance is not in our blood here. You can be in a little village in France, Italy or Holland and hear trance on the radio. Imagine if this were the case in the USA/North America. But, maybe trance is better off underground in the USA. It's better appreciated by the "enlightened" North Americans in this setting.

I read a lot of info on trance music. As a result, I knew Miami was going to be in the running. LA??? Never really crossed my mind. I thought about Montreal. ???

It wouldn't take much to beat NYC or SF. I do support all trance scenes in USA, but the truth is the truth. Those cities are not "measuring up" in way of trance music, but I haven't been to Miami, LA or Montreal to compare. So, who knows really?

LA really surprised me as an answer.

I appreciate everyone's replies.

Posted by |cEbLu3 on May-14-2005 12:15:

as a non european who lived in the states for two years, i;d have to say that NY always catered to my needs