i think trance has a stronger bass line then before but i wouldn't say markus shulz is trance

I think trance for 2003 has taken quite a different turn. Tracks these days are less formulaic (thank god), more harder and I would say more darker.

Not sure about progressive sound though, that was more of the sound 2002 for trance.

I enjoy the current sound, I love G&D. there are tonsa new diverse tracks that have/will come out by artists everywhere from all the styles of trance. I think g&d will stay on top for a while, their productions are amazing (uh go ahead and flame).

I think that each of the sub-genres are becoming more defined, perhaps with artists perfecting the sounds of their specific genre as well. Which is a good thing, because that way it'll be easier to classify songs, but also create new genres (as if there weren't enough already!).

I love the uplifting stuff. My fav genre ever. There's so many layers and melodies, and with the extra deep bass that's appearing these days, I think that that creates a much broader sounding song. I'm not really a believer in the 'more is less' theory, so I like my tunes rammed with melodies etc.

Having said that though, G&D seem to put the 'more is less' to good effect.

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there will def. be a lot more vocal tunes

i think its heading to alot tougher sound with thumping bass and quite a techy sound. These alot of good stuff about at the moment but not alot of very good stuff IMO neways

Please God send us more Hard Acid Tekky Trance YeeaaaHHHH!!!!!!WOOOO!!

I think the uplifting vocal trance is getting more uplifting and vocal (*coughcheesiercough*), while the other stuff is getting, harder, darker, and deeper. Along with things having more a techno influenced sound.