Trance Newbie...need suggestions!

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Posted by fpliii on Jul-09-2008 22:04:

Trance Newbie...need suggestions!

So! I'm what you might consider a trance newbie, but I'm not necessarily new to trance, per say. I got really into Darude back in 2001-2002, and have stuck with him for a while (not a huge Sandstorm fan, but I LOVE Rush!). I spread out to PvD, Ti�sto, Armin, Sasha, and the other big guns a few years back, and liked what I heard. Recently, I've been getting into some other performers (Ferry Corsten, Chicane, Underworld), and have fallen for a few tracks (Saltwater, Dirty Epic, Fire, Born Slippy).

I come here asking for recommendations as to what to where to move on from here. I'm open to anything (since I haven't really delved too deep yet), and appreciate any suggestions! I'll probably be downloading through the iTunes store at first, and I have no reservations about buying a lot of music.

Hope to hear from y'all soon!

*MrJiveBoJingles: sry, fix'd

Edit: I'm watching the video MJBJ suggested right now. Any articles/pieces on history or the like are appreciated as well!

Posted by MrJiveBoJingles on Jul-09-2008 22:12:

Underworld aren't DJs. Neither is Chicane, as far as I know. They're just producers and live performers.

DJ and producer are two different things.

Posted by MrJiveBoJingles on Jul-09-2008 22:14:

Oh, and I recommend that you watch this to get an idea of what trance is all about :

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Posted by fpliii on Jul-09-2008 23:10:

Pretty good video...does anybody know where I can find a list of the tracks played in the documentary? Would be nice

Any other useful links, peeps?

Posted by Excess on Jul-09-2008 23:22:

just listen when you can, whether it's stuff like a state of trance or any other radio show, or maybe a cd or mp3. head to clubs if that's your thing where a dj is going to be playing, or even the big outdoor events. like i said, just become a listener! and introduce friends when you can. i introduced a few by bringing them to armin in nyc this past week and they can't wait to see paul van dyk in august. stuff like that

Posted by Sinatra on Jul-10-2008 02:58:

Aly & Fila have some of the best trance tunes out lately.

Posted by sljiva on Jul-10-2008 10:47:

quote:
Originally posted by fpliii
Pretty good video...does anybody know where I can find a list of the tracks played in the documentary? Would be nice

I don't think there is an official list, here's what I recognized:

03:18 Kool And The Gang - Fresh (I don't think you really want this)
03:35 The Visions Of Shiva - How Much Can You Take? (Physical)
06:35 Effective Force - Diamond Bullet
09:55 Humate - Love Stimulation (Lovemix By Paul Van Dyk)
11:02 The Visions Of Shiva - Perfect Night
11:50 Marmion - Sch�neberg
17:20 Robert Armani - Circus Bells (Hardfloor Remix)
20:00 Vernon - Wonderer (Instrumental Mix)
24:45 Paul Van Dyk - My World (Visual Valley Mix)

2 or 3 tracks sound very familiar, but I coldn't ID them

Posted by PaulSn on Jul-10-2008 11:22:

Start off with some classic compilations like the old In Search of Sunrise series and then move up.

Also recommend Above & Beyond.

Haha on PvD, so young on the video

Posted by SMC on Jul-10-2008 12:24:

quote:
Originally posted by Sinatra
Aly & Fail

Posted by Excess on Jul-10-2008 16:28:

yea wow, he is ridiculously youngish looking in that video lol

Posted by infiniteJEST on Jul-10-2008 19:17:

Check out Solarstone if you haven't already. Start with Solarcoaster... everyone does.

Posted by B_man on Jul-10-2008 19:20:

Also check out internet radio stations such as http://www.di.fm/

Posted by DJ Mikey Mike on Jul-10-2008 22:34:

quote:
Originally posted by couch-potato
Check out Solarstone if you haven't already. Start with Solarcoaster... everyone who only started listening to trance in 2008 does.

Posted by GrimReaper on Jul-10-2008 23:47:

I suck soo bad in IDing tunes and it's definitely too late hours for me to think clearly but i updated the tracklist with a few more i ID'd straight away. Still missed a few familiar ones i just couldn't get into my mind.

quote:

00:42 Secret Knowledge - Sugar Daddy
02:16 Effective Force - Illuminate The Planet (World In Order Mix)
03:18 Kool And The Gang - Fresh
03:35 The Visions Of Shiva - How Much Can You Take? (Physical)
04:38 030 feat. Dr Motte - Midnight In Europe (Stop Over Mix)
06:35 Effective Force - Diamond Bullet (Act 2: Beyond Judgement)
09:55 Humate - Love Stimulation (Love Mix By Paul Van Dyk)
11:02 The Visions Of Shiva - Perfect Night
11:50 Marmion - Sch�neberg
17:20 Robert Armani - Circus Bells (Hardfloor Remix)
19:02 Alien Factory - Beta Music
20:00 Vernon - Wonderer (Instrumental Mix)
24:45 Paul Van Dyk - My World (Visual Valley Mix)

Posted by bigjimslade002 on Jul-11-2008 19:49:

theres a lot of new trance artists out there,many new up and comers, which is great. im going to list some of the ones i currently spin.not all of these guys are new but i think youll enjoy a lot of these artists:

Greg Downey
Icone
Mike Shiver
Nitrous Oxide
Paul Miller
Akira Kayosa
Simon Patterson
Dave Spinout
Talla2xlc
Tom Colontonio
Mike Saint Jules
Cold Blue
Dan Stone
The Thrillseekers
Alex M.O.R.P.H.
Activa
Abbott and Chambers
Plastic Boy (aka M.I.K.E.)
Gareth Emery
John_O'Callaghan
Jon Obir
Mike Koglin
Super 8
Mark and Pledger

i could go on and on but these names should get you going.also check out popular artists pages and see who they have on their labels.people like Ferry Corsten and Above and Beyond have a whole stable of dj's on their roster which im sure you'll like.hope this helps.pm me anytime if you need any more help.

Posted by TranceGiant on Jul-11-2008 20:45:

You're too late mate, trance died and I became a dwarf.

Posted by bigjimslade002 on Jul-11-2008 21:02:

quote:
Originally posted by TranceGiant
You're too late mate, trance died and I became a dwarf.

that made lol.but did you become a dwarf because trance died or because of some other reason?