Trance Online

Are you a trance addict? If you have a fierce and intense love for a certain style of electronic music that totally commands your attention, then the answer to the question is without a doubt a resounding yes. Because it is the trance addict who thoroughly enjoys everything and anything that is in connection to trance music as a group. Many fit the criteria of a trance addict. Nevertheless, sometimes are not aware that they fall into the group that are the many and very proud indeed.

The trance addict is someone who not only appreciates trance music per se, but is very knowledgeable as to what trance music is and what it means to their world personally. A trance addict is someone who does not hide his or her passion for this unique genre of music and always finds some new way to express his or her like for this realm of music. Be it through writing a blog entry online about the object of their affection or joining a forum that is exclusively for the trance music lover or trance addict.

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A fast beat music style created in the 1980’s, Trance is more commonly referred to as techno or house music, though this terminology is not 100% correct. At the heart of trance is a steady, fast drum beat that leaves the listener feeling as though they are mentally drifting, or in a trance, thus the name of the music. There are various different forms of Trance music, including the popular Hard Trance.

Trance music, in general, offers some set characteristics. Almost as if riding a roller coaster of sound, the electronica that makes up the Trance style is a building, peaking and declining form of song / beat integration. The basis for many of the club and dance hits of today, the club music is more well known to the crowds that frequent night clubs than any other sector of the population.

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Trance music is known for its steady beats and almost mesmerizing groove. Those who listen to Trance music on a regular basis can often be said to exhibit a ‘trance” like state of mind. Whether this state of mind is caused by the elevated heart beat style foundations or the synthetic undertones and melodies is hard to tell, but one thing is certain, Trance Music can be a psychedelic experience and thus was born the genre of Psychedelic Trance.

Psychedelic Trance was first recognized in the mid 1990’s in the United Kingdom. A derivative of Goa Trance, Psychedelic Trance is thought to alter the state of mind of the listener into an almost floating way. Over the years, the definition of Psychedelic Trance expanded to include more of the Trance style music selections being practiced in clubs. These styles are characterized by varying mood, tempo and style.

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Few people can claim to have been at the pinnacle of their profession for a sustained period of time, having enjoyed so much success and still be leading the way forward. John 00 Fleming, one of the dance music industries most revered personalities, is amongst a small band of people who can say they were responsible for igniting the spark of the scene we all know and love today.

A DJ career spanning more than 20 years from the ripe old age of 15 has afforded John 00 the sort of experience that most other DJs can only dream of. Never afraid to push the boundaries in the projects that he turns his hand to, he is the owner of the hugely successful J00F recordings and hosts his own radio show on Ministry of Sound/DI.FM, the highly popular Global Trance Grooves.

A musical taste that transcends genres and his determination to seek out fresh, new, exciting music has resulted in John playing in almost every corner of the world and selling over 1 million CD compilations in his career.

John’s work has been recognized over the years with rankings in various charts inc. Tranceaddict and DJ magazine. Importantly he’s rewarded by the rock solid support he gets from his dedicated fan base that follow him around the World and who put the gold discs on his wall. This priceless support is something that can’t be bought and has been earned by the hard work and dedication put in by John. He simply has a love and passion for what he does. A true legend.

Satoshi’s music career began at an early age when his parents encouraged him to study the piano. He trained for an admirable ten years, developing a distinct passion for Jazz. Soon after the sound of Hip Hop provoked him to start his foray into DJ’ing and production. Then came house as Satoshi became fascinated by the early Chicago mix-tapes he was hearing.

A Japanese cosmetic company asked Satoshi to produce a track for their forthcoming promo parties where the legendary DJ Frankie Knuckles was performing. Knuckles saw the potential in Satoshi’s music and asked if he was interested in collaborating. The final result of their partnership was “Tears”, a defining moment in vocal house and a song now commonly regarded as an all time classic. Satoshi soon took the leap and moved to New York.

Since his seminal hit “Tears” back in 1989, he has gone on to become a major part of the acclaimed Def Mix crew.

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