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History of Trance

Introduction

By definition, and label, trance music is meant to put the listener in a state of complete mental absorption. Entrancement (aka mental hypnosis) has long been used as a way to reduce pain, improve health, and increase happiness. In order to do this, a trance is used as the lulling medium that relaxes the body, and allows the consciousness to go into an altered state in your right brain. This state allows the release of opiates, enkaphalins and Beta-endorphins. From the human origin in Africa, drum beats have been used to lull the mind into a trance. As humans evolved, mechanical skills improved, and beats moved from clapping hands and stomping, to drums made from hollowed out objects sealed with leather, to digital sound waves. But through the years, the intention remains the same. Depending on which definition one looks for, the origin of electronic music can be different. In 1928 Léon Theremin patented one of the first electronic musical devices (the aetherphone, aka. theremin), and the first “rhythm machine” in 1930, but the electronic loudspeaker was patented some fifty years earlier., and so the story begins in 1970.

While Africa is the origin of the beat and of trance, Germany is the origin of the electronic formation. By 1970, German experimental music groups like Can and Tangerine Dream opened the door for further musical experimentation, and thus Kraftwerk was born. Minimalistic and rhythmic and steadily engaging, Florian Schneider and Ralf Huetter gained steam. At the time their robotically passionate noises had never been heard before, but it didn’t take long for the sound to catch on. In 1974, Kraftwerk released a 22-minute epic overture that proudly commemorated one of Germany’s greatest achievements, Autobahn.


For the next ten years, synths become used on a wide-scale. Most notably in pop music and disco, but quietly in underground club scenes in Chicago. The underground scene was usually enjoyed in warehouses, garages, and which was essentially extended disco tracks until Roland mass produced their TR-Series of drum machines which opened up new opportunities for sounds. In the mid-80′s, Jamie Principle began recording this disco-drum-machine mélange for very large followings, and none are more seminal than Your Love.


In the meantime, a Jamaican named Clive Campbell was busy pioneering the art of isolating beats with turntables, or breakbeats, and in essence creating hip-hop.


Techno did not emerge until ten years after Kraftwerk’s monumental release, when the synth sounds created by Kraftwerk, Prince and the B-52′s, were finally mixed together with breakbeats from the hip-hop movement in 1982. The result was phenomenally fresh. One man is credited with this colossal idea that opened the genesis of techno: Juan Atkins with Clear. It was this track’s sound that layed the foundation for a new genre that was clearly different from disco and pop.

ARMIN VAN BUUREN – UNIVERSAL RELIGION CHAPTER 5

Every summer season, fans of Armin van Buuren hold their breath for two magical words to drop: Universal Religion. The compilation series, going strong since 2004, is a favourite amongst those into quality electronic dance music. This year, the fifth Chapter of the beloved series has landed, recorded live during Armin’s sets in club Space on party-island Ibiza.

The Dutchman breathes music, and has been at it for more than 15 years. A lot has happened since the release of Universal Religion Chapter 4 in the summer of 2009. His fourth artist album ‘Mirage’ saw the light of day, along with the accompanying ‘Armin Only – Mirage’ world tour. The 10 year anniversary and 500th episode of his A State of Trance radio show was celebrated with 5 events across 5 different continents, divided over 5 weeks. All events were broadcast live, uniting millions of listeners, sharing their passion for music. Another exciting new happening in his musical career, is his residency in the world-famous club Space on Ibiza.

Armin van Buuren honours tradition and gives it a new spin at the same time. Universal Religion Chapter 5 presents two special live recordings from his gigs at Space. Let your senses be taken by exclusive tunes and remixes, feel the vibrant energy of the crowd and enjoy Armin’s unrivalled mixing skills, as he introduces you to a new, musical Chapter. Not only does Universal Religion Chapter 5 indulge you with 2 brand new Armin van Buuren remixes, a new Gaia production and Armin’s ‘Brute’ collab with Ferry Corsten, it also takes you in with the beats of BT, Shogun, Ashley Wallbridge, Paul Oakenfold, Alexander Popov, Daniel Kandi, Re:Locate vs Robert Nickson, Andy Moor, John O’Callaghan and many more.

Pre-order starts September 12!

CD1
01 Ashley Wallbridge – Vision (Intro Edit)
02 BT & Adam K – Tomahawk
03 Gofman & Tsukerman – Darko
04 Shogun – Space Odyssey
05 Hannah – Falling Away (Armin van Buuren Remix)
06 Andy Moor feat. Sue McLaren – Fight The Fire (Stoneface & Terminal Remix)
07 Protoculture – Liquid Logic
08 Dennis Sheperd & Cold Blue feat. Ana Criado – Fallen Angel (Dennis Sheperd Club Mix)
09 Markus Schulz presents Dakota – Terrace 5 a.m.
10 Gaia – Stellar
11 Susana – Home (Daniel Kandi Retrofit Remix)
12 Mike Koglin vs Genix – Helion
13 Jorn van Deynhoven – Spotlight
14 Ferry Corsten feat. Armin van Buuren – Brute

CD2
01 Andrew Bayer – Counting The Points
02 Kid Alien – The Atmosphere (Klauss Goulart’s & Mark Sixma Deep Universe Remix)
03 Space RockerZ & Tania Zygar – Puzzle Piece (Daniel Heatcliff’s Farewell Remix)
04 Alexander Popov – Elegia
05 Emma Hewitt – Colours (Armin van Buuren Remix)
06 Ashley Wallbridge & Gareth Emery – Mansion
07 DNS Project – Exclusive (Bigroom Edit)
08 John O’Callaghan & Giuseppe Ottaviani – Ride The Wave (Giuseppe Ottaviani Remix)
09 James Dymond – Gundam
10 Daniel Kandi – Saggitarius
11 Alex M.O.R.P.H. feat. Sylvia Tosun – An Angels Love (Vocal Mix)
12 Paul Oakenfold – Full Moon Party
13 Re:Locate vs Robert Nickson – Resource
14 Orjan Nilsen – Viking

First I would like to introduce myself my name is Hashem Maged aKa Borno originally palestinien but I was born and raised in Egypt I guess that's all you need to know STRANGER!.




I have been listening to trance for a long time ever since tiesto was the shit and i still believe he is the shit .. but for the past 4 years i have been listening to non stop trance progressive / uplifting and Techtrance, the person who got me into trance is omar hany aka renja! i will never forget that day when i felt trance going through my veins while hearing Marcel Woods - Tomorrow ... it was like this is it! trance for life.


After long thinking i finally decided to make this blog .. what actually made me create this blog is the lack of good trance around the world .. its hard to find some good music nowdays they are almost the same so what im trying to do is to gather as much good tracks as possible and keep you guys updated with the best in trance daily .. hope you guys like it .


For any details contact me on halborno@gmail.com or on facebook http://www.facebook.com/Born0