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| Big room house | |
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| Cultural origins | Late 2000s (decade), Europe, particularly in Sweden, Norway and the Netherlands |
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Big room house or simply big room is a fusion subgenre of house music (notably progressive house and electro house) that gained popularity in the early 2010s. Although the term "big room" started appearing in news articles circa 2007, the current state of this subgenre emerged around 2010—12 and was popularized by songs such as "Epic" and "Cannonball". From 2013 on, artists like Martin Garrix, KSHMR, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Hardwell, Nicky Romero, Afrojack, and R3HAB began experimenting with this sound in their compositions.[1]
The genre is generally set at a tempo that falls between 126 and 132 BPM. Songs typically include long buildups followed by an electro-style drop accompanied by the four on the floor kick drums typical of house music. Melodies are often simple and minimal, though a Techno-inspired supersaw is frequently used.[1][2]
- ^ a b "Why Big Room House Is Already Dead". EDM.com. 17 September 2014. Archived from the original on 14 July 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
- ^ "Big Room House – Beat Explorer's Dance Music Guide". thedancemusicguide.com. Archived from the original on 24 February 2015. Retrieved 20 February 2017.