This blog is dedicated to highlighting electronic music that has fallen out of the mainstream but should be heard by everyone. I will post a new song or mix every Sunday to listen to. Let's start off with a "top songs" list that I've been meaning to publish for a while. Please link if you like this.
This is a list of my favorite "trance" songs. It includes a variety of songs that could be considered to be members of other genres of EDM.
1. Quench- Dreams. (1993)
This Australian duo did not produce much music, but this track is pure gold. Incredible synths, haunting bells, and psytrance-esque breakdowns come together here to create a song that tops my list. I can't listen to this enough.
2. Spooky- Little Bullet (Live Version). (1996)
All of the mixes of Little Bullet are amazing, but the live version puts all the elements together in a way that the others don't. Sasha's Xpander is directly based on this song, and though Xpander is an awesome listen, it does not have the originality of Spooky's composition on its side.
Honorable Mention: Sasha- Xpander.
3. Hybrid- Finished Symphony/Symphony (1996)
The greatest example of progressive trance/breakbeats, without a doubt. What more can be said about this song?
4. BT- Fibonacci Sequence. (2000)
A large percentage of BT's work is too experimental for me. Fibonacci Sequence nearly crosses the line for me, but this song perfectly defines trance music for me. Hypnotic, rhythmic, with a perfect non-cheesy breakdown.
5. Paul Van Dyk- Words (For Love). (1997)
Anthem trance at its finest. One of the most driving and melodic beats that I've ever heard. Blows today's electro-trash out of the water.
6. York- Reachers of Civilization (2001)
Strange intro, but when the bass hits, this beat really takes over. York put out a lot of junk, but this is a hidden gem.
7. Underworld- Dirty Epic. (1993)
What kind of music is this? I have no idea, but this is without a doubt Underworld's finest track and one of the best EDM songs of all time.
8. Sven Vath- Beauty and the Beast. (1994)
Sick song. Takes a few listens to get it.
9. John Digweed- Gridlock. (Extended Mix). (2007)
10. Humate- Love Stimulation. (1994)
11. Sasha- Arkham Asylum
12. Luomo- Synkro (Minimal House)
13. Petter- All Together
14. Tastexperience- Highlander
15. James Holden- Horizons
16. Little Wonder- Eclipse (Leama and Moor Mix)
17. Astral Projection- Mahadeva
18. DJ Orkidea- Metaverse (Gareth Emery Remix)
19. God Within- Raincry
20. Michael Cassette- Shadow's Movement
21. Aril Brikha- Winter
22. Jase From Outta Space- Do What You Want (Infusion's Sky Mix)
23. Royksopp- Poor Leno (Silicone Soul's Hypno Mix)
24. Thrillseekers- Synaesthesia (Ylem Remix)
25. Orbital- Halcyon and On and On
26. Prime Mover- The Weapon (Grinder Mix)
27. Viridian- Sunhump (Leama Mix)
28. BT- Flaming June
29. Paragliders- Paraglide
30. Jake Fairley- Oshawa
