Classic, uplifting house with stabbed piano chords, warm off-beat bass and soulful vocals. The timeless sound of 90s piano house and modern festival house.
Track elements
Kick — Punchy 4-on-the-floor kick on every beat is the engine of the track.
Clap — Lay a clap or snare on beats 2 and 4 to drive the backbeat.
Hi-Hats — Open hats on the off-beats (the 'and' of each beat) give that lift.
Bass — Keep the bass simple and locked to the kick — root notes carry the groove.
Piano — Stabbed minor-7th piano chords on the off-beat are the signature of piano house.
Vocal — Chopped vocal hooks and 'aah' stabs add the human, anthemic touch.
Structure — Build in 8 and 16-bar phrases — DJs mix on these boundaries.