What does tech trance sound like? Revisiting the world of trance music through nostalgic tracks

Better Off AloneAlice DeeJay

Alice DeeJay – Better Off Alone (Official Music Video)

A track by Alice Deejay, a Dutch pop-trance project formed in 1998 by DJ Jurgen.

It features vocals by Judith Pronk.

Released as a single in 1998, it reached No.

1 on the charts in Scotland and the United Kingdom.

Your Mind (Original Mix)Adam Beyer & Bart Skils

Adam Beyer & Bart Skils – Your Mind [Drumcode]

A pioneer of modern big room techno—someone without whom today’s proper sound cannot be discussed—this is Adam Beyer’s biggest hit of 2018.

He’s the leader of the techno scene and runs the popular techno label Drumcode.

So active that his name appears at virtually every massive festival, he now also devotes energy to discovering the next generation.

Setting SunThe Chemical Brothers

The Chemical Brothers – Setting Sun (Official Music Video)

A collaboration between the British electronica duo The Chemical Brothers and Noel Gallagher, the frontman of the rock band Oasis.

During production, the track’s working title was “Tomorrow Never Noels.” The track was used in the 1997 film The Saint.

PyromaniaCascada

Cascada – Pyromania (Official Video)

A track by Cascada, a German dance music group formed in 2004.

It was released as a single in 2010.

The track reached No.

8 on the UK Dance Chart and became a hit across Europe, including France, Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands.

MissingEverything But The Girl

Everything But The Girl – Missing (Official)

A track by Everything But The Girl, the British duo formed by Ben Watt and Tracey Thorn when they were students at the University of Hull.

Their duo name was inspired by the advertising slogan of Turner’s Furniture, a popular shop near the university.

This track is one of their signature songs and became a worldwide hit.

BreatheThe Prodigy

The Prodigy – Breathe (Official Video)

A best-selling track by The Prodigy that has reached No.

1 on charts in countries such as Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Spain.

The whip-crack sound is sampled from the Wu-Tang Clan track “Da Mystery of Chessboxin’.” The music video won an MTV Video Music Award in 1997.

L’Annonce Des CouleursNEW!Mac Zimms

L’Annonce Des Couleurs

In the 1990s trance scene, works by Dutch producer Mak Jims drew attention for a style that combined melodic sensibilities with technical elements.

Released in 1997 on 2 Play Records, this track is characterized by expansive synth pads and a floating lead melody.

Its arrangement leverages a contrast between stillness and motion in the break, delivering a surge of euphoria on the dance floor.

In 1999, a remix by Vincent de Moor offered a more progressive reinterpretation, cementing the track as a long-cherished classic among trance enthusiasts.

It’s an ideal choice for those seeking immersive club experiences or looking back on the golden age of ’90s trance.