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What does tech trance sound like? Revisiting the world of trance music through nostalgic tracks

Shall we rediscover the allure of tech trance, which took the club scene by storm during the golden age of dance music? The torrent of sound woven from powerful kicks and basslines with technical synthesizers opened a new door for dance music.

Among trance music—which evolved uniquely as a subgenre of house and techno—tech trance stands out with a singular presence.

Let’s relive the fever of those days through a selection of tracks that feel both nostalgic and fresh!

What does tech trance sound like? Revisiting the world of trance music through nostalgic tracks (21–30)

GET READY FOR THIS2 Unlimited

A track by 2 Unlimited, a dance group formed in the Netherlands in 1991.

It was released as a single in 1991.

The song has been used at sporting events around the world and featured in many films, including Space Jam, Bring It On, and Happy Gilmore.

Purpose In LifeAntiloop

Antiloop – Purpose In Life [Official Music Video]
Purpose In LifeAntiloop

A track by Antiloop, a Swedish electronic music band formed in 1994.

They have won two Grammis Awards and six Dance Music Awards in Sweden.

This track was released as a single in 1996 and reached No.

45 on the Swedish charts.

This Is What It Feels LikeArmin van Buuren ft. Trevor Guthrie

Armin van Buuren feat. Trevor Guthrie – This Is What It Feels Like (Official Music Video)
This Is What It Feels LikeArmin van Buuren ft. Trevor Guthrie

A track by Armin van Buuren, the Dutch trance music producer and DJ also known as the host of the radio show A State of Trance.

He was ranked the world’s No.

1 DJ by DJ Magazine, including four consecutive years from 2007 to 2010.

This track features vocals by Canadian singer-songwriter Trevor Guthrie.

Now You’re GoneBasshunter

Basshunter – Now You’re Gone (Official Video)
Now You're GoneBasshunter

A track by Swedish DJ Jonas Altberg, known as Basshunter.

He produced it for the English-speaking market, and it was released as a single in 2007.

It reuses the sound from “Boten Anna,” which was a hit in Europe in 2006.

It is said to have been the most downloaded track in the UK in 2008.

CinemaBenny Benassi ft. Gary Go

Benny Benassi ft. Gary Go – Cinema (Official Video HD)
CinemaBenny Benassi ft. Gary Go

A track by Benny Benassi, an Italian DJ and electro house music producer known for his work since the mid-1990s.

It was released in 2011.

The remix version by Skrillex, which added dubstep beats, won a Grammy Award.