The objective of trance music is to put the listener in a state of hypnotic bliss.
The self-titled song by Age of Love is widely considered to be the first trance song to gain widespread appeal. KLF, Jam & Spoon, and Dance 2 Trance were the first acts to release primarily trance records in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. Arriving on the heels of British new-age music, trance was first introduced in Germany in the late ‘90s. Although not as old as house or techno music, there are music festivals around the world that showcase trance artists such as Paul van Dyk, Armin van Buuren, and Tiesto as part of their EDM lineup. But to the artists and their fans, electronic music has very real, if not subtle, differences that hit everyone differently.Ĭlassic trance is no different. The bassline kicks in, simple melodies follow, and the crowd starts moving. To the untrained ear, electronic dance music and all of its subgenres can sound a lot alike.