History of House

[short skirt high heels 0]

A few memories:

 

Housemaster Boys & the Rude Boyz of House (?) - House Nation

Fonda Rae - Tuch Me

28th Street Crew - I Need a Rhythm

All Boxed In - (These Things) Happen

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[partychris 0]

wow so many memories.....street sounds albums...i had them all,

along with Chicago Trax..... still got so many of those early tracks but now on cd..... http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif

 

 

[brianmole 0]

Hi all,

 

I am researching a little project with huge niche appeal I hope. It was kind of an odd decision whether to post or not, but as I am amongst friends here, I am sure 'our secret' is safe :flirt: I am looking at putting on a special night in a really nice venue with no 'noise environmental issues', probably a weekday as most of us work weekends, and the music theme will be something like 'the history of house'. This will probably appeal to mainly DJ's and a few other 'passionate' types, but could be fun.

 

My memory ain't what it was, and the 90's I kinda fell into a hole :chad: , but I am on the rebound, so help me out! What are those seminal tracks that define house music for you? Would you be interested in spinning them?

 

Now, I'm guessing by the nature of the event, this 'gig' will not pay, but who knows, if it goes well, we should also share in the return.

 

So, we need Marky Marc's little speakers as monitors, NIM's mate's F1 stacks for the audience, Eskie's amazing knowledge and bird pulling power, and RobbieD's collection of tunes, Vinnie (wearing his Alice Cooper gear) on the door for a start

 

Share your thoughts:

:Thumbup:

Well, this little project looks positive to go live for launch on Good Friday, I'll let you guys know first, but need a little more help! We have had a few names in mind;

• History of house
• Bless this house
• This old house

But some are already used, can you suggest a name for a house club night which we could use?

[spinner 0]

How about

 

"A Retrospective Of House"?

 

or "House Is Where The Heart Is"?

 

Another possible title is "Ain't Nothin' But A House Party" ( with apologies to the Showstoppers).

[Andy Westcott 0]

"House Arrest"

[Norfolk DJ 0]

"House Arrest"

 

Well done that another house track: Krush and 'House Arrest' from 1988

 

what bout just calling it 'House Night'

[Andy Westcott 0]

I wonder how far back it is possible to go. When did disco/funk really evolve (mutate?) into house?

I've got a track on 12" - a B-side if I recall - called 'Dancing In Outer Space' by Atmosfear (sp?). I think the A-side was just 'Outer Space' although it's a long time since I dug it out. Mainly just bass line and synth.

 

Although not house, this track is most definitely a lurch in that direction. smile icon

[Norfolk DJ 0]

I wonder how far back it is possible to go. When did disco/funk really evolve (mutate?) into house?

I've got a track on 12" - a B-side if I recall - called 'Dancing In Outer Space' by Atmosfear (sp?). I think the A-side was just 'Outer Space' although it's a long time since I dug it out. Mainly just bass line and synth.

 

Although not house, this track is most definitely a lurch in that direction. smile icon

 

Anything to do with atmosphere remind me of Rus Abbott!

[Andy Westcott 0]

Thankyou for sharing your particular taste in music with us! :joe:

[stevemarshall 0]

Hi Andy the Atmosphere track came out of London in the late 1970's around the time of Hi Tension etc, it was the prelude to what became known as British Jazz Funk, as pioneered by Chris Hill and Robbie Vincent( who released loads on Ensign Records, Light of the World amongst others springs to mind)

 

And played quite a bit on the station I was involved with Radio Invicta in London in the mid 70's early 80's...

 

Also around at the same time were the Players Association who for me remain one of the greatest dance bands ever!

 

 

An interesting programme which was on last night, I taped it,(Soul Britannia) shows that British soul music was alive and well in the early 70's with people like Geno Washington, Madeline Bell who sung not only on many top 20 singles, but also the jingles of London's first legal commercial radio station Capital Radio, oh yes and Britain's first pirate radio ship Radio Caroline's jingles too!

 

A good place to start reading about how the funk etc hit Britain in the 1970's check out a book called The Family By Chris Brown, you will even see an early pic of Pete Tong, Along with Chris Hill, Sean French etc

 

As to the history of house in Britain, a good place to start would be to check out Morgan Khan's Streetsounds Lps, Morgan was a smart guy, as well as the guy who got us the exclusive play of Imagination's first single(he was their manager) he also realised that street kids weren't going to spend 5 pounds on a US 12" single, when they could buy a whole lp of licensed US stuff on his label shortly after US release for the same price!

[Norfolk DJ 0]

Thankyou for sharing your particular taste in music with us! :joe:

 

Andy

 

As you might remember, back in 1985, this was popular. Come on, I bet you bought it back them, be honest now!

[RonanRaver 0]

So many to mention...

Way Out West had a good mix of "Young Hearts Run Free"......

Tall Paul "Rock Da House"

If im going out on a nite off would luv a retro nite :toot:

[Norfolk DJ 0]

 

Another classic not mentioned:

 

Jack N Chill - The Jack that House built - 1987 classic

 

Although not really house, The Conway Brothers and 'Turn it Up' was just before 'Trapped' if my memory serves me right.

[Andy Westcott 0]

Anyone mentioned 'Pump Up The Volume' by MARRS?

A bit obvious perhaps, but in a history of house this is a must-have, as it pretty much defined the point where sampled/scratched effects reached the Top 40 - getting to No. 1 in this case.

[Norfolk DJ 0]

Eric B and Rakim - Paid in full -absolute classic track.

Edited February 17, 2007 by Norfolk DJ

[stevemarshall 0]

Not forgetting most of the 12" versions of SAW hits which used sampling etc to great effect, also worth a mention is "Roadblock" which fooled a few people!

 

 

There were also some bootlegs of note around that time...Bits and Pieces Part 2 springs to mind as well, more of a house mix thing, but certainly worth finding(I still have my orig copy!) I'll have to check out the box in the attic, some absolute classics from the mid 80's...

 

Oh yes there was some wonderful house music coming out Italy in the mid 90's as well, from Media and other labels which I used to play alot of around Switzerland and Europe. DJ H and Stefi Springs to mind along with the European mixes of Mr Vain etc, which to my knowledge never came out in Britain...

 

In fact it was interesting with many European House Releases mixed by British DJs for the English market they took out most of the lyrics, and changed the whole song....

 

The originals in my opinon were far better....including a fine set of remixed songs by a Italian Group called 883.....

 

 

Now to my mind what did House Music stem from, well positive uplifting music, check out MFSB, The O'Jays, Salsoul Orchestra's first LP(still have mine from 1976!) and anything that came from Philly or NY in the mid 70's and you have a fairly good starting point.....

[wizard 0]

Is it my imagination or is house gradually going full circle especially with the commercial stuff it is beginning to sound very discoey and souly. ( are they real words )

 

maybe it's just been a long day and I need my bed

[stevemarshall 0]

Wizard yup there tends to be more vocal house being played(which probably is a good thing!)

 

And certainly some of the recent US House releases tend to reflect a more going back to our roots kind of sound!

[Corabar Steve 0]

Anyone mentioned 'Pump Up The Volume' by MARRS?

A bit obvious perhaps, but in a history of house this is a must-have, as it pretty much defined the point where sampled/scratched effects reached the Top 40 - getting to No. 1 in this case.

Which was actually a collaboration between 2 indie bands A R Kane & Colourbox, to prove that any fool could have a top 40 hit (at the time) with a house record :joe: http://smilies.vidahost.com/contrib/scorchio/sgrin.gif