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Differences between sub genres
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| slater143 |
Hi,
I'm quite new trance music and I must admit I'm a little confused by all the sub genres.
I've tried listening to various different genres of trance but if someone asked me what the difference between them was, I'd be hard pushed to answer.
Occasionaly, I'll hear a particulary good track and would love to hear something similar, but then I don't know what sub-genre it falls under and this leaves me somewhat lost.
Could someone try and explain what the difference between psy-trance, goa-trance, tech-trance, epic-trance, vocal-trance etc. is?
Much appreciated. |
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| coroknight |
| Also notice that the guide uses the term "electronic music" or "electronic dance music" (EDM). Trance, techno, etc. are actually sub genre's. EDM is the big umbrella term. |
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| slater143 |
Thanks!
This is a really comprehensive guide. I never realised there were so many categories.
This is going to help me a lot. |
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| Trance-MB |
Just keep in mind that some things are a bit coloured. In general it is very useful.
eg:
Calling Klubbheads, Porn Kings, DJ Jean and Lock'n'load "Stupid House" and "retarded" isn't what I would call an objective view.
And I also can't remember Faithless - Insomnia as "Anthem House" back then. |
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| slater143 |
Yeah, I started realising that when I began reading his comments :D. A very entertaining read never the less.
It also does clear things up somewhat in terms of genres even if I shoud take it with a pinch of salt.
Thanks again |
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| coroknight |
| All you need know is that Ishkur, the guy who made the guide, has been around for a while and he definitely knows his stuff. However, he is EXTREMELY jaded so just take the comments with a grain of salt. The categories are correct as far as I know. |
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| SMC |
| That guide is a big joke and not intended to be anything else. So i'd say to ignore it, it's amusing only when you already have an understanding of these things. The best way to understand why most of these different subgenre tags have popped up is to listen to a lot of music. Listen to different artists associated with different genres and with time it will make sense. |
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| sljiva |
| quote: | Originally posted by SMC
The best way to understand why most of these different subgenre tags have popped up is to listen to a lot of music. Listen to different artists associated with different genres and with time it will make sense. |
Or he can check out that guide nonetheless, since he probabaly wants to figure out that stuff now, not in 5 years...:rolleyes:
That guide is more than 80% accurate and since there's nothing similar to it on the net, I'd say it's highly recommended if you're really interested in these things (with time you'll give less and less about these strict subgenre divisions, and you'll only be interested in good music (hopefully) regardless of genre; but that's completely different story). |
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| Meat187 |
| I'd say inventing a genre name for every peculiar sound that pops up in more than one track is completely retarded. So is Ishkur's admittedly entertaining guide. So is Ishkur himself, for that matter. |
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| nefardec |
why do subgenres matter?
good artists don't give a about genre labels, so why should you?
listen to artists you like, with clear ideas and images of sound and see who they've worked with, what labels they've released on, etc.
genres are a big joke |
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| woscar |
| quote: | Originally posted by nefardec
why do subgenres matter?
good artists don't give a about genre labels, so why should you?
listen to artists you like, with clear ideas and images of sound and see who they've worked with, what labels they've released on, etc.
genres are a big joke |
Big +1, I would add that genres are only useful to know what to expect from a track or set, etc. Terms like House, Techno, Trance, Tech-House, etc that is...
All other completely moronic and super-specific names like Kaos Trance, are total wankery. |
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