Happy hardcore
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| Happy Hardcore | |
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| Stylistic origins | Hardcore techno, breakbeat Hardcore, acid house, trance, bouncy techno, eurodance |
| Cultural origins | Early 1990s United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany |
| Typical instruments | Synthesizer – Drum machine – Sequencer – Keyboard – Sampler |
| Derivative forms | 4-beat, Eurotrance |
| Subgenres | |
| UK hardcore (complete list) |
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| Fusion genres | |
| Eurobeat | |
| Other topics | |
| Electronic musical instrument – Computer music – 4-beat | |
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Scott Brown's "Elysium" has appeared on several happy hardcore compilations including Trance Ravers, Candy Raveparty and Best of Bonkers.
"Techno Wonderland" by Ravers Choice (10 Whites Recordings) – has also appeared on several happy hardcore compilations including Best of Bonkers and Best of Hardcore
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Happy hardcore, also known as happycore,[1] is a genre of music typified by a very fast tempo (usually around 160–180 BPM), often coupled with solo vocals and sentimental lyrics. Its characteristically 4/4 beat "happy" sound distinguishes it from most other forms of hardcore techno, which tend to be "darker".[2] It is typically in a major mode, like Ionian or Lydian. In its original incarnation, it was often characterized by piano riffs, synthetic stabs and spacey effects. This genre of music is closely related to the typically Dutch genre of Gabber. Happy hardcore evolved from Breakbeat Hardcore around 1991–1993, as the original house music-based rave became faster and began to include breakbeats, evolving into Oldschool Jungle which evolved into Drum and Bass. Some of the most famous artists of this genre include DJ Brisk, Scott Brown, Joey Riot, Darren Styles, Hixxy, DJ Paul Elstak, Dune, Scooter, Stu Allan (aka VISA), Dougal & DJ Gammer, and Sy & Unknown</ref>
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Happy Hardcore Compilations[edit]
- Bonkers
- Dancemania Speed
- Happy2bHardcore
- Happy Hardcore Foundation
- Hardcore Heaven
- Absolute Hardcore
See also[edit]
- List of electronic music genres
- Rave
- Mákina
- Dance Music
- UK Hardcore
- Hardcore Techno
- Psychedelic Trance
References[edit]
External links[edit]
- "Success for a sunny sound oft maligned" – Los Angeles Times
- "Background Briefing: 5 October 1997 – Taming The Rave" – ABC Radio National
- "Hardcore Dance Music – What Is Hardcore Dance Music?" – BDWRekordings.com
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