hyperexcel's definitions

terrorcore

n. a style of electronic music descended from happy hardcore featuring faster, 160+ bpms with darker synth melodies and bass lines, intended to be an antithesis to the uplifting ambience of happy hardcore

Man, I'm afraid to even get near the terrorcore room. That music just makes me feel like someone's gonna eat my arm.

by hyperexcel June 17, 2003

Rave

1) n. any gathering of people centered around listening to and dancing to electronic music, as played by a set of live djs. Originated in 1989 in the UK as underground, often illegal gatherings in abandoned warehouses. Often characterized by the positive, psychedelic atmosphere, influnced often (but not always) by drugs and casual sex.

2) v. to dance in a style characteristic of dancers at raves, synonymous with fluid, liquid

1) There is this awesome rave tomorrow night in a warehouse downtown; all these famous djs will be playing

2) Some clubbers don't like it when I rave to hip-hop music ;-)

by hyperexcel June 17, 2003

Etard

n. an inexperienced or irresponsible abuser of ecstasy (3,4-MDMA)

If it weren't for etards, the rave scene would have such a better reputation outside.

by hyperexcel June 17, 2003

poy

n. lightsticks, LEDs, or other light-emitting objects tied to the ends of long stringsswung around by a person to simulate unbroken rings of light surrounding the person

n. the technique of swinging such devices to simulate unbroken rings of light surrounding the person

1) I made some poy for tonight's party; I hope I can get it right!

2) Some friends of mine can do poy for hours at a time and not drop their strings a single time!

by hyperexcel June 17, 2003

plur

n. The lifestyle concept of Peace, Love, Unity, and Respect. Originated in a speech by NYC DJ Frankie Bones early in the history of raves, it's undefined dogma of comraderie for all humanity has been adopted by many ravers as an attempted lifestyle.

We as a community need to observe PLUR in our everyday lives; the reason we love the people around us is because we all love the music, and so we should try to reach beyond that and embrace our fellow man.

by hyperexcel June 17, 2003

Photon

n. a flashing LED light source, that when moved in rapid motion in a darkly-lit room gives the impression of simultaneous multiple points of light in the path of the source.

No party is complete without a guy with photons.

by hyperexcel June 17, 2003

house

n. a style of electronic music originating in the late 80's in the USA characterized by four-on-the-floor bpms between 110-140, synthesized melodies and bass lines.

DJ Gldfnger plays great house at the club down the street.

by hyperexcel June 17, 2003