Neo-trance
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Neo-trance is a sub-genre of trance music. It is defined by the use of various musical aspects which do not conform or adhere to previous incarnations of trance. Neo-trance music employs deeper and sometimes more meaningful lyrics. Artists involved in the creation of Neo-trance often work with vocalists who’ve previously only recorded outside of the trance vein. The music itself sometimes has its roots in minimal and techno music, while generally adding in melodic elements and breakdowns to bring the tracks into the Neo-trance quarter. It’s also used to describe trance music that noticeably draws its synthesizer inspiration from tracks from the late 70’s and early to mid 80’s.
The term ‘Neo-trance’ was first used in the UK’s DJ Magazine by music critic and journalist Tim Stark to describe the work of German producers and DJs Kyau & Albert. It was subsequently adopted by and the group has begun to proliferate throughout the trance scene.
Other artists associated with the sub-genre include German artists Stephan Bodzin, Deadmau5, Dominik Eulberg, Ellen Allien & Apparat, Gabriel Ananda, Paul Kalkbrenner, Extrawelt, Pantha Du Prince and Gregor Tresher as well as international artists such as James Holden, Nathan Fake, Oxia, Gui Boratto, Trentemøller and NeoTrancer
