Moon parties involved European travelers dancing the night away to a sound distinguished by the heavy use of melodies and synthesizers in its structure. This was opposed to the bass lines and groove foundations of House Music that was prevalent in UK night clubs. Goa Trance, as it was termed, also had a faster beat per minute (BPM) than other genres of dance music. However, Oakenfold lightened the harsh, dark sounds of Goa Trance by incorporating European records into this broadcast. ...