vocal trance
what it is
Vocal trance is a subgenre of trance music developed in Germany. It contains vocals, highly melodic sessions, intro/outros which are similar to those of hard trance or progressive trance and tracks of usually about 6 to 8 minutes long. The sub-genre goes back to the early 1990s, when trance was still developing, and vocals have gone onto become a staple of trance.
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What is vocal trance?
Vocal trance is a subgenre of trance music developed in Germany. It contains vocals, highly melodic sessions, intro/outros which are similar to those of hard trance or progressive trance and tracks of usually about 6 to 8 minutes long. The sub-genre goes back to the early 1990s, when trance was still developing, and vocals have gone onto become a staple of trance.
What are good vocal trance albums to start with?
Try Sirens of the Sea by OceanLab, Vierge by Ascendant Vierge, 009 Sound System by 009 Sound System, and As The Rush Comes by Motorcycle.
Who are some women making vocal trance?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/vocal-trance/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making vocal trance, from mainstream to underground.
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