Category:Trance

Trance is a genre of electronic dance music that emerged in the early 1990s, characterized by uplifting melodies, long build-ups, and euphoric climaxes. It evolved from techno and house and became one of the most popular dance music genres worldwide.

Characteristics

• Melodic and uplifting synthesizer leads, often with arpeggios and gated pads.
• Long, emotional breakdowns, leading to euphoric climaxes.
• Four-on-the-floor drum patterns, with rolling basslines.
• BPM range typically between 125-150 BPM, depending on the subgenre.
• Subgenres include progressive trance, hard trance, and psytrance, each with unique elements.

Artists and Labels

Trance has been championed by various artists and labels, including:

• Armada Music
• Anjunabeats
• Black Hole Recordings

Notable artists in the genre include:

• Armin van Buuren
• Tiësto
• Paul van Dyk
• Ferry Corsten
• Markus Schulz
• Above & Beyond