Hard Trance is a genre of music that originated in Germany in the early to mid-90's and is one of the earliest forms of trance. It was one of the most common forms of Trance throughout the decade, characterized by strong kicks, with a very dry and heavy sound. Now it is much more rare compared to other forms of Trance and House music, but still has a close fanbase in Japan, the UK, and other parts of Europe, as well as the citys of Melbourne and Sydney in Australia.
Characteristics
The Hard Trance sound varies from classic
trance with its emphasis on harder, often acid sounds. The beat is very strong, and the lead synths or pads are simpler, but still retain their melodic, "trance-like" nature. The "hoover" sound, so named, due to its "vacuum-like" drone, made famous by Human Resource in the early techno classic "Dominator," is used infrequently as of late, giving way to harsher lead melodies through synths or pads. Recently, a difference in production styles between the two stables of hard trance has developed, splitting the genre into what is commonly known as European hard trance, which can contain darker elements, and shares common production techniques with
hardstyle such as the familiar off beat bassline and snappy snarerolls, which sets its roots in
trance's heyday, with wide, epic synths and rolling, often "bubbling" basslines. Tempo varies from 140 to 160 beats per minute.
Jones & Stephenson's track, "The First Rebirth" was one of the first hard trance tracks ever made. However, its beats per minute speed is actually that of hardcore music.
Artists
Axel Coon
Joshua Lewis Martel
Alphazone
Andy Ace
Berserk
Brent Sadowick
Cocooma
Cosmic Gate
DJ Dean
DJ Fausto
Dj Logitek
DJ Scot Project
DuMonde
Guffy
Kian Keen
Legend B
Lisa Lashes
Megara Vs. DJ Lee
Nostrum
Scooter
Spectra Attack
Technikal
Yoji Biomehanika
DJ Phat Controller
DJ Ben Eye
DJ VXD
DJ Major Tom
DJ Kamui
Nish
Ricky T
Adrenaline Dept.
Axel Coon
Bas & Ram
Dave Joy
S.H.O.K.K
Audiowarp
Virus Inc.
DJ Scot Project
Hennes & Cold
DJ Issac
DJ Joop
John The Baptist & Chuck E
Michael Tsukerman
Organ Donors
Ultraform
Headstorm
Deepforces
Nexus
Omega Nine
Tube Tonic & DJ Shandar
Ralph Novell
Southstylerz
Dr. Willis
Lee Haslam
Virus Inc.
Felixx
FJ Project
Luca Antolini DJ
GeeksRus95
Xinetd_D
Category:Techno music genres
Category:Trance genres
Links
Danish Hard Trance Community
![Best Hard Trance 2009 Part 1 [Mixxed By BEN.DJ.AMIN]](http://web.archive.org./web/20110530085745im_/http://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZWaqUbn5thA/0.jpg "Best Hard Trance 2009 Part 1 [Mixxed By BEN.DJ.AMIN]")
![[Hard Trance] Nish - Sagittarius (Alphazone Remix)](http://web.archive.org./web/20110530085745im_/http://i.ytimg.com/vi/6sNzSscxKY8/0.jpg "[Hard Trance] Nish - Sagittarius (Alphazone Remix)")
