House Music – The Establishment

House Music did not take long to be established. From Kraftwerk and “The Belleville Three”,  (Juan Atkins - Derrick May – Kevin Saunderson) to Daft Punk and Paul Oakenfold ,it was just a matter of few years to have this great impact in the dance scene. Starting from US and breaking through the whole world, it was originally played in warehouses or other large empty places and the events were called “raves”.

The first in Europe who embraced this music were the major UK dance clubs like The Hacienda (largely funded by New Order), Ministry Of Sound, Fabric, Cream and many others. On its first steps, House Music was considered “underground” and only for the worthiest that could really feel its energy. 

Following UK’ s path, Ibiza took its part in turning the whole House Music scene from “underground” to “glamorous”. Huge dance clubs and spectacular events made thousands of people to hear it, dance with it and therefore love it. It was no sooner than early 90s that almost every UK club had its “little brother” in this Balearic island. All the top DJs were gathering every summer to give the ultimate show and be worshipped by the frenzy crowd.

It is fair to admit that a quite important factor that made this kind of music to have such a vast growth was the drug that went along with House Music. As every music has its drug, House Music was largely accompanied by Ecstasy. It was a golden era for the drug dealers worldwide who could easily push their product and promise “harmless euphoria” and “non-stop dancing”. Many teens took it just to keep on dancing all through the night and only when going out to party and were so called “Saturday Users”. Because of its low after effect and the sense of warmthness it offered, it was originally called the “Love Drug”. Nevertheless many people argue with that, supporting that this music revolution would have taken place with or without the drug.

As years go by, there is a great evolution in the means and the equipment used to play this music. Starting with the first Dj decks and mixers, we have now come to a point where everyone can give it a try from his laptop with the appropriate software.

In my opinion, the best way to feel the energy of the music and the pulse of the crowd would be to attend in such an event. For those who still have second thoughts, see for yourselves…