Garage House

Garage House, also known as New York House or simply Garage, is a subgenre of house music that originated in the early 1980s in the New York City club scene. The genre is characterized by its use of soulful vocals, melodic hooks, and a 4/4 beat, and is heavily influenced by disco, R&B, and funk music.


Garage House tracks typically feature a tempo ranging from 120-130 BPM and may include live instrumentation, such as pianos, horns, and strings, as well as electronic drums and synthesizers. The music is designed to create a soulful and uplifting atmosphere, with a focus on melody, harmony, and emotional expression.


The name "Garage House" comes from the genre's origins in the underground club scene, where DJs would play records in their garages or basements for small groups of friends and enthusiasts. The genre gained popularity in New York City in the 1980s, before spreading to other cities and countries around the world.


Some of the key artists associated with Garage House include Larry Levan, Frankie Knuckles, and David Morales, who helped to define the genre's sound and influence its development..
The genre's focus on harmony, melody, and emotional expression can create a sense of warmth, nostalgia, and upliftment, making it a popular choice for uplifting and positive dance music.

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