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I disagree with Maddo-man, although the definition of a trance has been brought down to a really low level, people seem to classify most of the shit they hear on the radio under "trance" which has really screwed the reputation of it and it's more like a good trademark to stick on bullshit fliers and posters for promotion. And trust me trance isn't my first pick of music so that's not the reason why I am being so defensive.
For example this first video ain't got nothing to do with trance whatsoever.
Trance is something that should take you on a trip while you listen to it, check few examples below, the first one is an amazing piece of vocal trance.
Nikola Gaia feat. Perasma - Swing To Harmony - Original Mix:
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First State - Reach Me - Original Mix: Melodically this is a genius work, the soundscapes + the overtones are simply brilliant, electronic virtuoso I'd say. If you have decent headphones, just get a quality copy of the track somewhere and you'll see what I mean.
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Deadmau5 - Faxing Berlin - Chris Lake Edit: Very trippy and melancholic....smooooooth.
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