History
The music has its roots in the popularity of Goa in the late 1960s and early 1970s as a hippie capital, and although musical developments were incorporating elements of industrial music, New beat and electronic body music (EBM), with the spiritual culture in India throughout the 1980s, the actual Goa trance style did not appear until the early 1990s.[2][4]
The music played was a blend of styles loosely defined as techno, New beat and various genres of "computer music" (e.g., high energy disco without vocals, acid-house, electro, industrial-gothic, various styles of house and electronic-rock hybrids). It arrived on tape cassettes by traveller-collectors and DJs and was shared (copied) tape-to-tape among Goa DJs, in an underground scene not driven by labels or the music industry.[citation needed]
Prior to the 1980s, the music played at parties was performed by live bands and tapes were played in between sets. In the early 1980s, sampling synth and MIDI music appeared globally and DJs became the preferred format in Goa, with two tape decks driving a party without a break, facilitating continuous music.[citation needed]
Cassette tapes were used by DJs until the 1990s, when DAT tapes were used. DJs playing in Goa during the 1980s included Fred Disko, Dr Bobby, Stephano, Paulino, Mackie, Babu, Laurent, Ray, Fred, Antaro, Lui, Rolf, Tilo, Pauli, Rudi, and Goa Gil.[5] The music was eclectic in style but based around instrumental dub versions of tracks that evoked mystical, cosmic, psychedelic, and existential themes. Special mixes were made by DJs in Goa that were the editing of various versions of a track to make it longer.[6]
By 1990–91, Goa had become a hot destination for partying and was no longer under the radar: the scene grew bigger. Goa-style parties spread like a diaspora all over the world from 1993, and a multitude of labels in various countries (UK, Australia, Japan, Germany) dedicated themselves to promoting psychedelic electronic music that reflected the ethos of Goa parties, Goa music and Goa-specific artists and producers and DJs. Mark Maurice's 'Panjaea's focal point' parties brought it to London in 1992 and its programming at London club megatripolis gave a great boost to the small international scene that was then growing (October 21, 1993 onwards). The golden age and first wave of Goa Trance was generally agreed upon aesthetically between 1994 and 1997.[citation needed]
Goa trance in the music industry and as a collective party fashion did not gain global recognition until 1994, when Paul Oakenfold began to champion the genre[7] via his own Perfecto label and in the media, most notably with the release of his 1994 Essential Mix, or more commonly known as the Goa Mix.[8]
Sound
The original goal of the music was to assist the dancers in experiencing a collective state of bodily transcendence, similar to that of ancient shamanic dancing rituals, through hypnotic, pulsing melodies and rhythms. As such, it has an energetic beat, often in a standard 4/4 dance rhythm. A typical track will generally build up to a much more energetic movement in the second half before reaching an intense climax, then taper off fairly quickly toward the end. The tempo typically lies in the 130–150 BPM range, although some tracks may have a tempo as low as 110 or as high as 160 BPM. Generally 8–12 minutes long, Goa Trance tracks tend to focus on steadily building energy throughout, using changes in percussion patterns and more intricate and layered synth parts as the music progresses in order to build a hypnotic and intense feel.
The kick drum often is a low, thick sound with prominent sub-bass frequencies. The music very often incorporates many audio effects that are often created through experimentation with synthesisers. A well-known sound that originated with Goa trance and became much more prevalent through its successor, which evolved Goa Trance into a music genre known as Psytrance, has the organic "squelchy" sound (usually a sawtooth-wave which is run through a resonant band-pass or high-pass filter).[citation needed]
Other music technology used in Goa trance includes popular analogue synthesizers such as the Roland TB-303, Roland Juno-60/106, Novation Bass-Station, Korg MS-10, and notably the Roland SH-101. Hardware samplers manufactured by Akai, Yamaha and Ensoniq were also popular for sample storage and manipulation.[citation needed]
A popular element of Goa trance is the use of vocal samples, often from science fiction movies. Those samples mostly contain references to drugs, parapsychology, extraterrestrial life, existentialism, out-of-body experiences, dreams, science, time travel, spirituality and similarly mysterious and unconventional topics.[citation needed]
Detroit techno was introduced in 1999 by a group of anonymous artists who performed exclusively Detroit techno and Chicago house at a venue known as Laughing Buddha (formally known as Klinsons) in Baga, Goa. They were the first to play this style of music with turntables. Using vinyl was a first for Goa at that time. Until then DJs usually used mini discs, DATs and CDs, without beat matching to mix. The introduction of the Detroit sound had a lasting effect on Goa trance, leading to a more industrialized sound.
Parties
The first parties were those held at Bamboo Forest at South Anjuna beach., Disco Valley at Vagator beach and Arambol beach (c. 1991–1993)[9] and attempts initially were made to turn them into commercial events, which met with much resistance and the need to pay the local Goan police baksheesh. Events were generally staged around a bar, even though these were often only a temporary fixture in the forest or beach.[citation needed] The parties taking place around the new year tend to be the most chaotic with busloads of people coming in from all places such as Mumbai, Delhi, Gujarat, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Chennai. Travelers and sadhus from all over India passed by to join in.[citation needed]
Megatripolis in London was a great influence in popularising the sound. Running from June 1993 though really programming the music from October 1993 when it moved to Heaven nightclub it made all the national UK press, running until October 1996.
In 1993 a party organization called Return to the Source also brought the sound to London, UK. Starting life at the Rocket in North London with a few hundred followers, the Source went on to a long residency at Brixton's 2,000 capacity Fridge and to host several larger 6,000 capacity parties in Brixton Academy, their New Year's Eve parties gaining reputations for being very special. The club toured across the UK, Europe and Israel throughout the 1990s and went as far as two memorable parties on the slopes of Mount Fuji in Japan and New York's Liberty Science Center. By 2001 the partners Chris Deckker, Mark Allen, Phil Ross and Janice Duncan were worn out and all but gone their separate ways. The last Return to the Source party was at Brixton Academy in 2002.[citation needed]
Goa parties have a definitive visual aspect - the use of "fluoro" (fluorescent paint) is common on clothing and on decorations such as tapestries. The graphics on these decorations are usually associated with topics such as aliens, Hinduism, other religious (especially eastern) images, mushrooms (and other psychedelic art), shamanism and technology. Shrines in front of the DJ stands featuring religious items are also common decorations.[citation needed]
In popular culture
For a short period in the mid-1990s, Goa trance enjoyed significant commercial success with support from DJs, who later went on to assist in developing a much more mainstream style of trance outside Goa.
Betrayed
Lil Xan Lyrics
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(You are now listening to a Bobby Johnson beat)
What? Yeah, aye, aye
Pop the trunk I open up I sold my soul for a good price
Outta' sight, and my hoe got talent right
Whole squad ran through that shit yikes
Ay, I'm a business man, I did my business, damn
But I'ma bend it down and I'ma lick her up, then dick her down
She gon' turn around then I'ma kick her out
She gon' talk that shit but say
How you make it up? How you fake a love?
Holy son, I was the chosen one
I'm sippin' out the grail, she don't kiss and tell
She keep my wishes well, I don't need her, well
How my enemy a friend of me?
Why y'all feed off of my energy? Like I ain't dead yet
Higher entity, foreign bitch that think she into me
Whip the foreign very viciously
Why these dudes wanna take pics with me?
She said she gay but still into me, said she gay still into me
Said that she hates that I'm in the streets
And I said that I hate that I'm in the streets
I wanna blow up and make history
And she said that she hate my Insta feed
Xans don't make you
Xans gon' take you
Xans gon' fake you
Xans gon' betray you
Xans don't make you
Xans gon' take you
Xans gon' fake you
Xans gon' betray you
And her pussy tastes like Skittles, what?
Yeah, ay, and you can really taste the rainbow, what? (hah, no)
Yo' bitch just like a Crayola (what, ay)
You can draw her on the table, flip her like some yola
Heart shaped kisses, I really miss my mistress
666, evil bitches want my mentions
Heart shaped kisses, I really miss my mistress
And it's 666, evil bitches want my mentions
Xans don't make you
Xans gon' take you
Xans gon' fake you
Xans gon' betray you
Xans don't make you
Xans gon' take you
Xans gon' fake you
Xans gon' betray you
Xans gon' fake you
Xans gon' betray you
Xans gon' take you
Xans gon' betray you
Xans gon' take you
Xans gon' take you
What, ay, what, ay
Xans gon', xans gon' take you
Yeah, Xans gon'
Xans' gon' take you
Xans' gon' take you
In Lil Xan's song "Betrayed," the lyrics describe the dangerous and addictive nature of prescription drugs, specifically Xanax. Xan opens with a mention of "selling his soul for a good price," alluding to the idea that he has sacrificed something valuable for the temporary euphoria that the drug provides. He goes on to describe his disloyal relationships with women, using graphic language to describe his sexual encounters. The chorus repeats the phrase "Xans don't make you, Xans gon' take you, Xans gon' fake you, Xans gon' betray you," highlighting the idea that Xanax is not a source of happiness or fulfillment but rather a quick fix that ultimately leads to destruction.
The lyrics of "Betrayed" reveal the sad reality of substance abuse and the cycle of addiction that individuals often find themselves in. The references to selling one's soul and being betrayed reflect the desperation and hopelessness that can come with addiction. The graphic language used in the verses can be interpreted as a way to shock the listener and draw attention to the severity of the issue at hand. Overall, the lyrics of "Betrayed" serve as a warning against the dangers of addiction and the importance of seeking help.
Line by Line Meaning
Pop the trunk I open up I sold my soul for a good price
I am willing to do anything to get ahead and make money, even if it means selling out my own values and beliefs.
Outta' sight, and my hoe got talent right
My sexual partners are skilled and attractive.
Whole squad ran through that shit yikes
My entire group has had sex with that person, which may not be socially acceptable.
Ay, I'm a business man, I did my business, damn
I am proud of my success and accomplishments, and I have no remorse for my actions to get there.
But I'ma bend it down and I'ma lick her up, then dick her down
I will perform oral sex on her before engaging in intercourse.
She gon' turn around then I'ma kick her out
After having sex, I will ask her to leave and not stay for any emotional connection.
She gon' talk that shit but say
She may criticize me or talk badly about me, but in reality, she still wants to be with me.
How you make it up? How you fake a love?
How can someone pretend to love me or repair a broken relationship?
Holy son, I was the chosen one
I believe that I am destined for greatness or success.
I'm sippin' out the grail, she don't kiss and tell
I am drinking from a prestigious cup, and my sexual partner will not gossip about our experiences.
She keep my wishes well, I don't need her, well
She knows my desires and wants, but I don't need her emotionally or romantically.
How my enemy a friend of me?
I struggle with the idea of someone I dislike being friendly towards me or having ulterior motives.
Why y'all feed off of my energy? Like I ain't dead yet
I feel drained by others who constantly demand my attention, affection, or resources as if I have nothing left to give.
Higher entity, foreign bitch that think she into me
I feel like I am part of a superior or divine group, and a foreign woman believes she is interested in me.
Whip the foreign very viciously
I am violently or aggressively driving an exotic car.
Why these dudes wanna take pics with me?
I am puzzled by the amount of attention I receive from other males who want to take pictures with me.
She said she gay but still into me, said she gay still into me
She claims to be homosexual, but she still has feelings for me.
Said that she hates that I'm in the streets
She dislikes the fact that I live a dangerous lifestyle in the streets.
And I said that I hate that I'm in the streets
I also hate being in the streets and the consequences that come with it.
I wanna blow up and make history
I desire to become successful and leave a lasting impact on society.
And she said that she hate my Insta feed
She dislikes the content I post on my Instagram account.
Xans don't make you
Taking Xanax will not create any significant positive changes to your life.
Xans gon' take you
Taking Xanax will lead you down a dangerous path.
Xans gon' fake you
Taking Xanax will create a false sense of happiness or well-being.
Xans gon' betray you
Taking Xanax will ultimately harm you and betray your trust in it as a solution.
And her pussy tastes like Skittles, what?
Her genitals have a sweet taste, similar to that of Skittles candy.
Yo' bitch just like a Crayola
Your girlfriend is very colorful and diverse in her sexual behavior.
You can draw her on the table, flip her like some yola
You can easily manipulate her into sexual positions or do whatever you want with her.
Heart shaped kisses, I really miss my mistress
I miss the passionate moments with my lover who is not my main partner.
666, evil bitches want my mentions
Satanic or evil women are attracted to me or seeking attention from me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Adrian Bruesch, Diego Leonas
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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