Music: everything about the Hardtek
Electronic music is very eclectic in sounds. It is full of atypical musical styles appreciated and danced by excited fans thanks to the entertainment of the DJs. Hardtek and Tribe are the popular electro music trends at free parties. These electronic musical styles are produced using synthesizers to achieve psychedelic effects.
Summary
What are the modern genres of electronic music?
Among the most popular electro musical styles, Hardtekno (or Hardtek) and Tribe are becoming more and more popular.
What is Hardtek?
Hardtekno is a style of electronic music drawing its sources from hardcore, techno and new beat. It is one of the most played musical genres during free parties and certain musical events, and you can also find a Hardtek vinyl at a record store. Hardtekno sounds are located between hardcore and Tribe. Its tempo is between 160 BPM and 220 BPM. Each Hardtekno sound cadence is marked by a kick equivalent to a big blow on a drum box. Hardtekno songs may feature vocal sequences addressing current issues.
Hardtekno music is made with synthesizers. It is mainly produced in the Czech Republic, Italy and France. Hardtekno is not identifiable with a single genre of electro music. It is the synthesis of several styles of electronic music. It’s a mix of Tribe played at free parties, Hardcore techno and Schranz. The biggest Hardtekno music producers come from the Tribe music communities of the UK and France.
What is the Tribe?
Tribe is a style of techno music that is very popular in the United Kingdom, France and the Netherlands. It appeared in the 1990s and comes from free-party movements. It draws its musical origins from Acid Techno. Tribe is the style of music usually played at alternative party parties. The iconic group that popularized this musical genre is the British sound system Spiral Tribe.
Some Tribe fans have a rather particular lifestyle and are called travelers or sound systems. Among them are free-party organizers. They use synthesizers and beat production equipment very unique sounds to brighten up their audience. Tribe music tracks are usually quite long. The Tribe has derivative styles such as Mentalcore or Tribecore. Mentalcore has a rhythm of 170 BPM and produces distorted kicks. Tribecore is a variant of Tribe which the kick is heavier with more industrial sounds.
Electro music and vinyl record culture
Today, vinyl records are more sought after by labels and electronic music enthusiasts. For fans of electro and rock music groups, purchasing a vinyl record is like acquiring a collector’s item. The use of vinyl records still remains very frequent in the circle of free-party hosts. On vinyls, we usually find certain types of music like Hardtek and Tribe. Hip-hop to a lesser extent is also found on vinyl records.