[Column] From the origins of NY House to the present ─ History, masterpieces, and changes in equipment
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From the origins of NY House to the present ─ History, masterpieces, and changes in equipment
Text: mmr｜Theme: The trajectory of NY house-soulful voices and urban grooves
New York House was born out of the echoes of disco and the excitement of underground club culture, and eventually grew into a global dance music capital. In this article, we will trace the history of music from its origins to the present day by year, including historical background, representative masterpieces, and changes in equipment.
Late 1970s: Wavering from disco
- Background While large-scale discotheques such as Studio 54 were thriving, underground clubs that resisted commercialization were also born. This is where the birth of the house began.
- Representative spots
- Paradise Garage (symbolized by Larry Levan’s DJ play)
- Representative works
- First Choice – Let No Man Put Asunder (1977)
- Loose Joints – Is It All Over My Face (1980)
- Main equipment
- Thorens and Technics turntables
- UREI 1620 mixer
Early 1980s: Garage and early house
- Background After disco disbanded, a soulful garage sound rooted in black culture dominated clubs in New York. Interactions will also be made with Chicago houses.
- Representative artists/works
- Peech Boys – Don”t Make Me Wait (1982)
- Visual – The Music Got Me (1983)
- Equipment
- Roland TR-808, LinnDrum -Roland Juno-60
- SP-1200 Sampler
Late 1980s: Establishment of NY House
- Background Influenced by Chicago house, New York has developed a more soulful and sophisticated style. Club culture expands.
- Representative works
- Todd Terry – Bango (1988)
- Blaze – If You Should Need A Friend (1988)
- Equipment -Roland TR-909
- Akai S900, S950 sampler
- Yamaha DX7
1990s: golden age and diversification
- Background House is taking the world club scene by storm. NY house is subdivided into styles such as “deep” and “garage.”
- Representative artists/works
- Masters at Work (MAW) – The Ha Dance (1991)
- Barbara Tucker – I Get Lifted (1994)
- Kerri Chandler – Atmosphere (1993)
- Equipment
- Akai MPC series (MPC60, MPC3000)
- Ensoniq ASR-10
- Early software sequencers (Cubase, Logic)
2000s: Digitalization and global expansion
- Background DJ style changed with the spread of CDJ and PCDJ. Producers in New York are also working with the European scene to create a more sophisticated sound.
- Representative works
- Dennis Ferrer – Hey Hey (2003)
- Quentin Harris – Let”s Be Young (2004)
- Equipment
- Pioneer CDJ series (CDJ-1000 or later) -Pro Tools, Ableton Live
2010s: House Revival and Crossover
- Background Behind the scenes of the EDM boom, authentic NY house is being reevaluated. Deep house and classic garage are back in the spotlight.
- Representative works
- Levon Vincent – NS-07 (2010)
- DJ Qu – Party People Clap (2011)
- Equipment
- Ableton Live + Push
- Native Instruments Maschine
- The resurgence of modular synths
2020s: House diversity and sustainability
- Background After the pandemic, online streaming and virtual clubs have become popular. NY house has evolved across genres from a global perspective.
- Representative works
- Honey Dijon – Black Girl Magic (2022)
- Louie Vega – Expansions in the NYC (2021)
- Equipment
- Hardware/software hybrid environment
- Refocusing on modular and analog synths
- DJ equipment that supports streaming (Rekordbox, Serato)
Representative DJ/Producer
-Larry Levan
- Frankie Knuckles (Connecting Chicago and NY)
- Masters at Work (Louie Vega & Kenny Dope) -David Morales
- Tony Humphries
- Kerri Chandler
- Barbara Tucker (important as a singer)
- Joe Claussell -Honey Dijon
Representative Club (NYC)
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Paradise Garage (1977–1987) Larry Levan’s legendary home. The starting point for NY House.
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The Loft Hosted by David Mancuso. The origin of private party culture.
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Sound Factory (1989–1995) Junior Vasquez is a resident. Symbolizing the golden age of vocal house in the 90s.
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Shelter Timmy Regisford is known for his spiritual play.
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Cielo/Output (2000s~2010s) Brooklyn new generation club. A place of deep and soulful heritage.
A “map” introduction to the scene: NY House base
- Manhattan Downtown
- Paradise Garage, The Loft, Sound Factory
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The intersection of underground culture and the LGBTQ community
- Brooklyn
- New generation clubs such as Output, Nowadays
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Since the 2010s, the center of the NY scene has moved
- Queens/Bronx
- Communities with Latin-Afro elements provide an important sense of rhythm
Still on dance floors around the world
While NY house was influenced by Chicago house, it inherited the genes of disco culture and established its own musical style of ““soulful and human grooves.’’ The city’s culture, diverse communities, and innovations in DJing and club sound systems have created an ever-evolving musical heritage.
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