What does tech trance sound like? Revisiting the world of trance music through nostalgic tracks
Shall we rediscover the allure of tech trance, which took the club scene by storm during the golden age of dance music? The torrent of sound woven from powerful kicks and basslines with technical synthesizers opened a new door for dance music.
Among trance music—which evolved uniquely as a subgenre of house and techno—tech trance stands out with a singular presence.
Let’s relive the fever of those days through a selection of tracks that feel both nostalgic and fresh!
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What does tech trance sound like? Revisiting the world of trance music with nostalgic tracks (41–50)
9PM (Till I Come)ATB
A track by Andre Tanneberger, a German musician, DJ, and dance music producer who performs under the name ATB.
It was released as a single in 1999.
It is said to be the first trance music track to reach No.
1 on the UK charts.
Dark And Long (Dark Train)Underworld
A track released as a single in 1994 by the British electronic group Underworld.
It was inspired by a thundercloud that formed over the prairies of Minnesota.
This Dark Train Mix version was used in the 1996 film Trainspotting.
ChildrenRobert Miles
A track by Robert Miles, an Italian dance music producer, composer, and DJ.
Released as a single in 1995, it became an international hit.
The track was inspired by a collection of photographs taken by Robert’s father and by car accidents involving young people in Italy’s rave community.
In conclusion
Have you been able to fully enjoy the appeal of tech trance and trance music? From nostalgic tracks to the latest releases, this music scene—continually evolving as a subgenre of techno—still holds many wonderful discoveries.
Please use this article as a gateway to open the door to a new world of sound.