The one common feature of almost all trance is a repetitive bottom end characterised by a 4/4 kick drum, largely unsyncopated percussion and a simple and rapid bassline, as well as plenty of melodic content.

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> Maximum Elevation [Progressive House]
> DI.FM 26th Anniversary Guest Mix [Progressive House]
> Live @ Dance:Love:Hub London, 11.10.2025
> Higher Peaks [Progressive House]
> Dance:Love:Hub Afterparty (The Return) 23.11.24

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Originally posted by Vector A These people look to me like they're having a fun time.

To me still synthesizer music with a disco beat. That's also how I described the music I liked 20+ years ago.

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Originally posted by SYSTEM-J The one common feature of almost all trance is a repetitive bottom end characterised by a 4/4 kick drum, largely unsyncopated percussion and a simple and rapid bassline, as well as plenty of melodic content.

Pretty much this. I consider trance music to be a fusion between between house, techno and krautrock.

Also:

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An ideadump

Just another definition in a row of similar meaning ones, but here i go:

Trance is for me is house music with a faster beat, more and complex melodies and hopefully much richer harmonic content.

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Originally posted by identity7 There is something in the shit. Millions of flies can't be wrong either

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUCYq2qLxJc

Now you know.