Psytrance
Psytrance is a genre of electronic music with its own unique characteristics and history.
Typical BPM
135-150
Mood
Hypnotic
Era
1990s
Rhythm
Typically features a strong, repetitive 4/4 beat with complex syncopation, often incorporating heavily processed kick drums and basslines. Rhythmic variations and percussive elements are used to create a driving and psychedelic experience.
About
Psytrance, short for psychedelic trance, is a subgenre of trance music characterized by hypnotic arrangements of synthetic rhythms and layered melodies created by high-tech synthesizers. It offers a distinctive, high-energy sound designed for dancing and inducing a trance-like state.
History
Psytrance emerged in the late 1980s and early 1990s from the Goa trance scene in India. It evolved from earlier forms of electronic dance music, incorporating elements of techno, house, and New Age music. The genre quickly spread globally, with dedicated festivals and record labels forming to support its growth.