Uplifting trance
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Uplifting trance (often synonymous with epic trance, energetic trance, anthem trance, emotional trance, or euphoric trance) is a broad subgenre of
Characteristics
In general, uplifting trance is a style much happier in tone than other trance genres (such as Goa). Instead of the darker tone of Goa, uplifting trance uses similar chord progressions as progressive trance, but tracks' chord progressions usually rest on a major chord, and the balance between major and minor chords in a progression will determine how "happy" or "sad" the progression sounds.
The genre features longer major chord progressions in all elements (lead synth, bass, and treble). It also contains extended
As a rule of thumb, trance beats in the range of 135–140
Current status
In the late 1990s, deejays
References
- ISBN 978-0-240-52107-7: p. 15
- ISBN 978-0-240-52069-8
- ISBN 978-1-4116-8543-7.
- ^ Simon Reynolds (June 2000). From Chic Urban Megaclubs To Freaky Outback Raves Trance Has Become The World's Most Popular Dance Music. So Why Does It Get No Respect?. Spin. Retrieved 2011-04-16.