by hyperexcel June 18, 2003
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
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 ;-)
2) Some clubbers don't like it when I rave to hip-hop music ;-)
by hyperexcel June 18, 2003
slang used by ravers to indicate an attendant at a party who either does not want to be at the rave, gives such impression, or who simply does not belong at one
by hyperexcel June 18, 2003
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 18, 2003
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.
by hyperexcel June 18, 2003
n. the rave concept of Peace, Love, Unity, Respect, & Responsibility, principles by which most candy ravers attempt to live their lives in and out of raves. Adapted from the original PLUR to include responsibility in response to the abuse of drugs, people, and venues within the rave community, in the hope that the community will recieve a more positive reputation from its members and critics.
PLURR is a way of life for me.
by hyperexcel June 18, 2003
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 18, 2003