Trance

Trance:
Layered with 303 bass pulses, Doppler effects, sequencer riffs and stacks of percussion, Trance builds tension to which there is a major climax or release. Through minimal rhythmic shifts, distant synthscapes and repetitive effects, DJ’s like Paul Van Dyk and Paul Oakenfold devised predictable structures aimed to disengage the mind while the physical body exhausts itself i.e. creating a trancelike state. Trance took off in the late 90s, becoming the most popular dance movement and fueling tons of DJ stars and mixes and international one hit wonders. Eventually becoming more influenced by its sister Dance movement House and other genres, the sounds of Trance began to diversify, most notably in the subgenres of Progressive (Trance fused with House) and Goa (Trance with more of an Indian rather than European influence). Trance is also mostly fueled by singles and DJ Mixes, such as the Global Underground and Perfecto series.

Sub/Related Genres:
Psy Trance, Progressive Trance, Goa Trance
Noteworthy Artists:
Paul Van Dyk, Astral Projection, Paul Oakenfold, Armin van Buuren, Tiesto
Noteworthy Albums:
Paul Oakenfold, Tranceport (1998) Tiesto, In Search of Sunrise (1999) Nick Warren, Global Underground 005: Budapest (1999) John Digweed, Bedrock (1999) Paul van Dyk, Out There and Back (2000)

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