History Of Trance Music
Definition
Trance music is one of the most popular genres of electronic dance music. The style is very hard to define because it varies greatly according to the individual artist. However, it’s considered a melodic free-form style that combines elements of both techno and house music. The style is faster than house music with a typical 130-160 bmp tempo and it’s characterized by a 4-to-floor drum loop which is a consistent, uniform beat in 4/4 time with a kick or bass drum. The name comes from the hypnotic elements meant to send the listener into a trancelike state.
Early 1990s
Trance began in the early 1990s as an offshoot of techno music in German clubs. In 1991, Dag Lerner and Rolf Ellmer formed Dance 2 Trance in Frankfurt. Their song “We Come In Peace” represented the initial definition of trance music. Early trance was very similar to techno music in terms of its rhythmic structure and tempo.
Mid 1990s
In the mid 1990s, trance music dominated dance music. It was edgier and more soothing than house or drum-n-bass. Groups such as BT, Ferry Corsten, Underworld and Paul van Dyk were the main producers and remixers of the genre and they lent the music an emotional feel. DJs such as Sasha, John Digweed, Armin van Buuren and Paul Oakenfold also promoted the genre via the clubs and by selling pre-recorded mixes.
Late 1990s
By the end of the 1990s, the genre had branched into diverse subgenres such as dream trance, Goa trance, acid trance, progressive trance and hard trance. Some artists such as Tiesto and ATB developed a more progressive sound, whereas DJs such as John Digweed preferred a darker sound. The Global Underground series is one of the greatest representations of the diverse aspects of trance music ever produced.
Current
Trance music is played in clubs worldwide and is currently celebrated in numerous festivals. The annual Global Gathering festival held in the UK over an entire weekend features some of the best techno and trance artists worldwide; the event attracts more than 45,000 visitors. However, the majority of trance festivals take place in the Netherlands. These include the Trance Energy, Sensation, Qlimax and Dance Valley festivals.
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