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{{Short description|Musical subgenre of hardcore techno}} |
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{{Infobox music genre <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Music_genres --> |
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| name = Mainstream hardcore |
| name = Mainstream hardcore |
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| stylistic_origins = [[Early hardcore]] |
| stylistic_origins = [[Early hardcore]] |
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| cultural_origins = Early 1990s, |
| cultural_origins = Early 1990s, Netherlands ([[Rotterdam]]) |
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| instruments = [[Keyboard instrument|Keyboard]], [[synthesizer]], [[drum machine]], [[Music sequencer|sequencer]], [[Sampler (musical instrument)|sampler]], [[bitcrusher]] |
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| popularity = Low - Moderate. Mostly concentrated in the [[Netherlands]], [[Italy]], [[Germany]], [[Belgium]], [[Poland]], [[Russia]], [[Australia]] <ref name="allmusic guide"/> |
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| subgenres = [[Speedcore]], [[Frenchcore]], [[industrial hardcore]], [[splittercore]], [[early hardcore]], [[happy hardcore]] |
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| fusiongenres = [[Free tekno|Tekno]], [[breakcore]] |
| fusiongenres = [[Free tekno|Tekno]], [[breakcore]] |
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| regional_scenes = [[Netherlands]], [[Germany]], [[Belgium]], [[Italy]] |
| regional_scenes = [[Netherlands]], [[Germany]], [[Belgium]], [[Italy]] |
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| local_scenes = |
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| other_topics = [[Hardcore (electronic dance music genre)|Hardcore]] |
| other_topics = [[Hardcore (electronic dance music genre)|Hardcore]] |
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'''Mainstream hardcore''', '''mainstyle''' or ''' |
'''Mainstream hardcore''', '''mainstyle''' or '''nu style gabber''' is a subgenre of [[Hardcore (electronic dance music genre)|hardcore techno]]. The essence of mainstream hardcore sound is a [[Distortion (music)|distorted]] [[bass drum]] sound, overdriven to the point where it becomes clipped into a distorted [[square wave]] and makes a recognizably melodic tone. |
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Often the Roland Alpha [[Roland Juno-106|Juno]] or the kick from a [[Roland TR-909]] was used to create this sound. Mainstream hardcore tracks typically include [[sampling (music)|samples]] and synthesized melodies with the typical tempo ranging from 165 to 180 [[Beats per minute|bpm]]. Violence, drugs and profanity are common themes in mainstream hardcore, perceptible through its samples and lyrics, often screamed, [[pitch shift]]ed, or distorted. |
Often the Roland Alpha [[Roland Juno-106|Juno]] or the kick from a [[Roland TR-909]] was used to create this sound. Mainstream hardcore tracks typically include [[sampling (music)|samples]] and synthesized melodies with the typical tempo ranging from 165 to 180 [[Beats per minute|bpm]]. Violence, drugs and profanity are common themes in mainstream hardcore, perceptible through its samples and lyrics, often screamed, [[pitch shift]]ed, or distorted. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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[[File:Angerfist.jpg|thumb|225px|left|[[Angerfist]], one of the most famous [[Disc jockey|DJs]] of mainstream hardcore.]] |
[[File:Angerfist.jpg|thumb|225px|left|[[Angerfist]], one of the most famous [[Disc jockey|DJs]] of mainstream hardcore.]] |
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The mainstream hardcore sound derives from |
The mainstream hardcore sound derives from [[early hardcore]] (still called ''gabber'' at the time). In the late 1990s, early hardcore became less popular than [[Hardstyle]]. After surviving underground for a number of years, in 2002 [[Gabber]] regained some popularity in the Netherlands, although the sound is more mature, darker, and [[Industrial music|industrial]]. Some producers started embracing a slower style characterized by a deeper, harder bass drum that typically had a longer envelope than was possible in the traditional, faster style. In this aspect, this new form of gabber obviously cannot be considered less powerful than its precursor. This newer sound was referred to as "New Style" or "Mainstream" and as the tempo got slower and slower it began to become similar to [[Chicago hard house]]. Many hardcore enthusiasts hated Chicago hard house and the [[Nightclub|club]] scene it typified, and frequently DJs would be booed by one group of fans and cheered for by another at the same party, depending on the tempo and style of music they were playing. This is similar to the rivalry and mutual dislike that surfaced earlier between fans of "regular" hardcore and happy hardcore. Eventually the two styles met in the middle, and most gabber today is produced in a range of 160-180 bpm. This style is typically a bit slower than the Rotterdam style of the mid-1990s. |
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==Style== |
==Style== |
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Mainstream hardcore is characterized by its bass drum sound. Essentially, it comes from taking a normal synthesized bass drum and over-driving it heavily. The approximately sinusoidal sample starts to clip into a square wave with a falling pitch. This results in a number of effects: the frequency spectrum spreads out, thus achieving a louder, more aggressive sound. It also changes the amplitude envelope of the sound by increasing the sustain. Due to the distortion, the drum also develops a melodic tone. It is not uncommon for the bass drum pattern to change pitch throughout the song to follow the bass line. |
Mainstream hardcore is characterized by its bass drum sound. Essentially, it comes from taking a normal synthesized bass drum and over-driving it heavily. The approximately sinusoidal sample starts to clip into a square wave with a falling pitch. This results in a number of effects: the frequency spectrum spreads out, thus achieving a louder, more aggressive sound. It also changes the amplitude envelope of the sound by increasing the sustain. Due to the distortion, the drum also develops a melodic tone. It is not uncommon for the bass drum pattern to change pitch throughout the song to follow the bass line. Many tracks rely on a clean, detuned [[supersaw]] lead, similar to [[uplifting trance]] and can therefore sound "happy". |
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==Frenchcore== |
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| name = Frenchcore |
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| cultural_origins = late-1990's to early 2000 |
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| instruments = [[Keyboard instrument|Keyboard]], [[synthesizer]], [[drum machine]], [[Music sequencer|sequencer]], [[Sampler (musical instrument)|sampler]], [[bitcrusher]] |
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| regional_scenes = [[France|French]], [[Germany]], [[Netherlands]], [[Italy]] |
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'''Frenchcore''' is a genre of music derived from hardcore techno. It came out during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Frenchcore has gained greater notoriety, especially in France, the Netherlands and Italy. |
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Frenchcore is completely created with the help of a computer. It is characterized by an increased tempo usually between 180 and 240 BPM in a 4/4 time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161121163002/http://www.coreforexistence.com/leer.php?blog_content_id=141&title=Frenchcore|title=Frenchcore|date=2016-11-21|website=web.archive.org|access-date=2019-05-02}}</ref> Frenchcore uses instruments from the minimalist and industrial music, techno and Gabber<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://corehistory.blogspot.com/2009/12/frenchcore.html|title=Hardcore History: Frenchcore|website=Hardcore History|access-date=2019-05-02}}</ref>. Frenchcore producers use often mostly French voice samples originating from movies, video clips, or video games, and even synthesizer for use. Often, entire excerpts from industrial tracks are taken and experimentally extended. Frenchcore kicks are different from hardcore kicks in that the kick's pitch is more recognizable, and often sound "wubbier." |
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==Notable record labels== |
==Notable record labels== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*{{dmoz|Arts/Music/Styles/D/Dance/Techno/Gabber|Gabber}} |
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{{Hardcore dance music-footer}} |
{{Hardcore dance music-footer}} |
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[[Category:Hardcore techno]] |
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[[Category:Hardcore music genres]] |
[[Category:Hardcore music genres]] |
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[[Category:Dutch |
[[Category:Dutch styles of music]] |
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[[hu:Hardcore techno#Szubkultúra]] |
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Latest revision as of 01:44, 19 October 2024
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| Mainstream hardcore | |
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| Stylistic origins | Early hardcore |
| Cultural origins | Early 1990s, Netherlands (Rotterdam) |
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| Tekno, breakcore | |
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| Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Italy | |
| Other topics | |
| Hardcore | |
Mainstream hardcore, mainstyle or nu style gabber is a subgenre of hardcore techno. The essence of mainstream hardcore sound is a distorted bass drum sound, overdriven to the point where it becomes clipped into a distorted square wave and makes a recognizably melodic tone.
Often the Roland Alpha Juno or the kick from a Roland TR-909 was used to create this sound. Mainstream hardcore tracks typically include samples and synthesized melodies with the typical tempo ranging from 165 to 180 bpm. Violence, drugs and profanity are common themes in mainstream hardcore, perceptible through its samples and lyrics, often screamed, pitch shifted, or distorted.
History
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The mainstream hardcore sound derives from early hardcore (still called gabber at the time). In the late 1990s, early hardcore became less popular than Hardstyle. After surviving underground for a number of years, in 2002 Gabber regained some popularity in the Netherlands, although the sound is more mature, darker, and industrial. Some producers started embracing a slower style characterized by a deeper, harder bass drum that typically had a longer envelope than was possible in the traditional, faster style. In this aspect, this new form of gabber obviously cannot be considered less powerful than its precursor. This newer sound was referred to as "New Style" or "Mainstream" and as the tempo got slower and slower it began to become similar to Chicago hard house. Many hardcore enthusiasts hated Chicago hard house and the club scene it typified, and frequently DJs would be booed by one group of fans and cheered for by another at the same party, depending on the tempo and style of music they were playing. This is similar to the rivalry and mutual dislike that surfaced earlier between fans of "regular" hardcore and happy hardcore. Eventually the two styles met in the middle, and most gabber today is produced in a range of 160-180 bpm. This style is typically a bit slower than the Rotterdam style of the mid-1990s.
Style
[edit]Mainstream hardcore is characterized by its bass drum sound. Essentially, it comes from taking a normal synthesized bass drum and over-driving it heavily. The approximately sinusoidal sample starts to clip into a square wave with a falling pitch. This results in a number of effects: the frequency spectrum spreads out, thus achieving a louder, more aggressive sound. It also changes the amplitude envelope of the sound by increasing the sustain. Due to the distortion, the drum also develops a melodic tone. It is not uncommon for the bass drum pattern to change pitch throughout the song to follow the bass line. Many tracks rely on a clean, detuned supersaw lead, similar to uplifting trance and can therefore sound "happy".