A Year in Review, the Best Vocal Trance of 2006
2007 has officially begun and it is already turning out to be a great year with several new releases coming out the first few weeks of 2007. As 2006 has now closed it is a great time to reflect on some of the top vocal trance tracks of the past year. Although there were numerous notable tracks released in 2006 we will keep our list to what we feel were the top 5 of the year.Coming in at number 5, we chose "Robert Nickson ft. Elsa Hill - Close Your Eyes (Original Vocal Mix)", this track is a beautiful production from Robert Nickson and the vocals from Elsa Hill are wonderful as well. The track is a great trancer that does not let down. The only reason we did not rank it higher was because we felt the FX Robert placed on Elsa's vocals seemed to detract slightly from the overall quality of the vocal. None-the-less the track is hot and deserves a place in our top 5.
At number 4 we picked "Judge Jules & Katie Marne - Ordinary Day (Karl G Remix)". The original of this track is great, but the Karl G mix slams, and this track really powers its way through any mix, whether melodic or progressive, and it is a great peak hour track. Kudos to Judge Jules on this one, he never ceases to amaze!
For our number 3 pick, we decided on 'George Acosta ft. Truth - Mellodrama (Gareth Emery Remix)". This tune has quality written all over it. The synths and pads are so full and fat, it makes us wonder how they fit all that sound in there with a vocal on top. The vocals from Truth are meaningful and sultry at the same time, which is a nice break from the sometimes over-the-top "breathless" vocals that have become the norm of vocal trance. The track is great and we feel it is destined to be a classic.
At number 2 we have "Interstate - Remember Me (Terry Bones Remix)". This tune is absolutely amazing, and it is everything you could want from a vocal trance track. The synth pads and lead are huge and recall the anthems of classic trance, but with a modern 2006 sleekness. The vocals carry the tune the rest of the way, powerful when need-be and whispered euphorically at just the right moments. We have played this record out at almost every gig since it was released and it tears the roof off every time!
Finally at number 1 is "Above & Beyond - Can't Sleep". This tune is the anthem of 2006, and for good reason. The side-chained pads and bassline roll through the track like a freight train, and the vocals from Ashley Tomberline rest beautifully on top of the well crafted synths. The production quality of the track is top-notch, and we would expect nothing less from the Above & Beyond boys. This song is already on almost every vocal trance compilation disc you can think of that was released this year, and we suspect the tune will be one of the top vocal trance tracks of all time.
To compliment our top tracks of 2006 we have mixed a "Best of Vocal Euphoria 2006" mix which will be released on January 15th. Be sure to check that out to hear the rest of our favorites from 2006!
Cheers,
Elucidate
posted by Elucidate @ 4:44 PM
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