The Quiet Man in the Corner

CanwllCorfe · 02-16-2010, 11:29 PM

Back to my roots for this one!

Trance:

DNS Project feat. Johanna - Mindful (Progressive Mix)
Label : S107 Records
Release : February 22nd, 2010
Other Versions : Radio Edit, Progressive Dub Mix, Whiteglow Vocal, Whiteglow Dub, Ronski Speed Mix, Ronski Speed Dub, Ronski Speed Radio Edit

Of late, Trance music has been seeing a resurgence of TRUE sounding releases. Commercialism had pushed it into some weird conglomerate of Electro, Dance, House, and a faint echo of Trance. Thankfully though there were artists who remained true like Akesson, Aly & Fila, Daniel Kandi, etc. It's still being played and is still alive and well. This track really piqued my interest because of how well it was produced. The melody is familiar and is similar to the one that seemed to be created by Dash Berlin.. who used it in both Man on the Run and Till the Sky Falls Down. Luckily, the vocals are good. Epic Trance can be iffy.. the most euphoric and beautiful tracks can be absolutely ruined by horrible vocals. The break is filled with lush pad synth greatness and Johanna's fantabulous vocals. There's not much else that can be said.. it's pretty much PURE Progressive Vocal Trance. And it's amazing. 8+/10

Cosmic Gate - Barra (Extended Mix)
Label : Blackhole Recordings
Release : February 14th, 2010

Cosmic Gate! Ahh so many memories are tied to that name. The Wave is one of the first Trance songs I'd ever heard and loved. They, as many other artists, went through the Epic phase and then the Tech.. but now have found their own style. Which I love. Barra is a new track that will be featured on their upcoming compilation album called Back 2 Back 4; a follow up on, you guessed it, Back 2 Back 3. It definitely harks back to their old Epic style but definitely has modern sensibilities. It's somewhat restrained and isn't too melodramatic or cheesy which can happy sometimes. It almost reminds me of Blueprint from Stoneface & Terminal. Not because of any REAL similarites, but in that they are both Epic and gorgeous but are perfect in the elements and how they all transform and create that feeling that Epic Trance is known for. The main melody is a bit weak though, and I find to be a bit too "airy". I'd prefer it to have some more substance. Having said that, I DO think it'd be perfect for Spring and Summer because it really has that club sound. All in all, another great track from Cosmic Gate.. but I would probably change the main melody just a bit. 7/10

02-16-2010, 11:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
CanwllCorfe Quiet Man in the Corner Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pocono Mountains Posts: 2,480	Back to my roots for this one! Trance: DNS Project feat. Johanna - Mindful (Progressive Mix) Label : S107 Records Release : February 22nd, 2010 Other Versions : Radio Edit, Progressive Dub Mix, Whiteglow Vocal, Whiteglow Dub, Ronski Speed Mix, Ronski Speed Dub, Ronski Speed Radio Edit Of late, Trance music has been seeing a resurgence of TRUE sounding releases. Commercialism had pushed it into some weird conglomerate of Electro, Dance, House, and a faint echo of Trance. Thankfully though there were artists who remained true like Akesson, Aly & Fila, Daniel Kandi, etc. It's still being played and is still alive and well. This track really piqued my interest because of how well it was produced. The melody is familiar and is similar to the one that seemed to be created by Dash Berlin.. who used it in both Man on the Run and Till the Sky Falls Down. Luckily, the vocals are good. Epic Trance can be iffy.. the most euphoric and beautiful tracks can be absolutely ruined by horrible vocals. The break is filled with lush pad synth greatness and Johanna's fantabulous vocals. There's not much else that can be said.. it's pretty much PURE Progressive Vocal Trance. And it's amazing. 8+/10 Cosmic Gate - Barra (Extended Mix) Label : Blackhole Recordings Release : February 14th, 2010 Cosmic Gate! Ahh so many memories are tied to that name. The Wave is one of the first Trance songs I'd ever heard and loved. They, as many other artists, went through the Epic phase and then the Tech.. but now have found their own style. Which I love. Barra is a new track that will be featured on their upcoming compilation album called Back 2 Back 4; a follow up on, you guessed it, Back 2 Back 3. It definitely harks back to their old Epic style but definitely has modern sensibilities. It's somewhat restrained and isn't too melodramatic or cheesy which can happy sometimes. It almost reminds me of Blueprint from Stoneface & Terminal. Not because of any REAL similarites, but in that they are both Epic and gorgeous but are perfect in the elements and how they all transform and create that feeling that Epic Trance is known for. The main melody is a bit weak though, and I find to be a bit too "airy". I'd prefer it to have some more substance. Having said that, I DO think it'd be perfect for Spring and Summer because it really has that club sound. All in all, another great track from Cosmic Gate.. but I would probably change the main melody just a bit. 7/10 __________________ Your eyes were never yet let in to see the majesty and riches of the mind, but dwell in darkness; for your God is blind.