Trance is more alive than ever, if I’m allowed to say that myself. Wink wink.
Happy Friday everyone! This is our time of the week to enjoy a plethora of new music, coming from all angles and corners of the Dance industry. In particular, I’d love to turn your attention to Trance, a long-lasting genre whose latest contribution has come today from Amon Vision: Paul Skelton and Andy Newtz have collaborated on a tremendous single, ‘Angel‘.
The Australian imprint brings this little treasure to stores today, and it embodies every little thing that makes Trance, well, Trance. Let me mention a few: emotion, power, uplifting melodies, levitation-inducing textures, soft voices. Need I say more? In a world of proven formulas and soulless chart-toppers, pieces like this one stand out.
‘Angel’
The single sees the clash of two huge artists. On one hand, we’ve got Paul Skelton, a man who’s become synonymous with properly-produced Trance. He can do it all, from the most uplifting of melodies to the darkest of smoke-filled-room beats. On the other hand, we’ve got former Alpha Duo member Andy Newtz, a brass player turned Trance producer who’s also had his time to shine atop the largest labels.
‘Angel‘, their collaboration, is astonishingly good. I know this sounds like cheap cheese, but I mean it when I say, this track is a best of the year contender. It marries the power of the Uplifting Trance beats with the melody and emotion so core to the genre, and it balances both quite beautifully.
To top it all, cue Tara Greene, who lent her angelic voice to touch upon lyrics of tribute and melancholic remembering. ‘Angel’ pays homage to those who have touched our lives and left an everlasting impact, offering comfort through its raw emotion and sincerity. And if you’re not cutting onions already, let the piano do the job for you.
In so many ways I can say this track is truly very good, and it embodies what I personally believe Trance is all about: a piece of music that is able to move you to the edge of tears, move your soul internally, and move your body externally. Trance makes you feel alive, and so does Skelton’s, Newtz’s and Greene’s latest.
Listen to Paul Skelton, Andy Newtz and Tara Greene‘s brand-new ‘Angel’, by hitting the ‘Play‘ button on the Spotify player below. Also, click here to support the release on your platform of choice. Be sure to follow our page to stay up to date on the latest news and views regarding our beloved Dance music industry.