Jagwah wrote: β25 Jul 2023
I really like listening to recordings of old raves like Helter Skelter (oldskool hardcore breakbeat techno with an MC). I find they can be great workout music or just very energetic in general.
I am only aware of Fantazia, Helter Skelter, Nicky Blackmarket, and Dreamscape (thanks Billy+). Can anyone list any others especially ones I might be able to find on Youtube or on Internet Archive? Or even old DJ names like Slipmatt or Vibes that might lead to similar recordings being around?
While on this topic, is anyone interested in sharing old rave stories? I might think of some if someone else wants to share...
Cheers!
Promoter wise you could also look at the rain dance events as they were big back in the day. I seem to recall there was one called eclipse too which was quite big down south in UK.
Dj wise there are loads who played to look out for.
djs to try are dougal, force and styles, top buzz, Ellis dee, clarkee, brisk, Dr s gatchet, ratty, fabio, grooverider, dj vibes, dj rap, dj ss, swann e, mark eg, dj hype, Micky finn, aphrodite, Billy bunter and loft groover.
I am sure I am missed out on some pioneers from the above list but those are some names I can remember from my raving days.
Some of the above will have played anything from happy hardcore to jungle as it was not split down by genre in the early days and this did not happen till later when you would have specific rooms for jungle or happy hardcore etc.
I loved raving back in the day the vibe at the events was full on peace love and unity and never saw any violence (just lots of gurning
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