Artist Name
Hasenchat Music
Record Label
Hasenchat Music Germany
UPC
888174155050
Release Date
7/20/2013
Primary Genre
Electronic
Secondary Genre
Electronic
Primary Subgenre
House
Secondary Subgenre
Electro House
Mood/Style
Mood: Party Music
Album Language
English
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House music is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in Chicago in the early 1980s and spread to other cities such as Detroit, New York, and London. It is characterized by a four-on-the-floor beat, repetitive bass lines, synthesizer melodies, and vocals that are often sampled from soul, disco, or gospel songs. House music is influenced by various musical styles, such as funk, jazz, Latin, and Afrobeat, and has spawned many subgenres, such as acid house, deep house, and techno.
One of the countries where house music has a strong presence is Germany. Germany has a long history of electronic music, dating back to the pioneers of krautrock and synth-pop in the 1970s. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Germany became a hotspot for techno and trance music, with clubs such as Tresor, E-Werk, and Dorian Gray attracting international DJs and ravers. German producers such as Sven Väth, Paul van Dyk, and ATB helped shape the sound of these genres and gained worldwide recognition.
In the 2000s, Germany also witnessed the rise of minimal techno and microhouse, which are forms of house music that emphasize minimalism, subtlety, and experimentation. Artists such as Richie Hawtin, Ricardo Villalobos, and Ellen Allien are among the most influential figures in this scene. Minimal techno and microhouse have influenced other genres of house music, such as tech house and electro house, which are popular in Germany today.
House music in Germany is not only a musical phenomenon, but also a cultural and social one. It reflects the diversity, creativity, and openness of the German people, who embrace different styles and influences from around the world. House music also creates a sense of community and belonging among its fans, who share a passion for dancing and having fun. House music in Germany is more than just a genre; it is a way of life.
