Michael Dow's "Ascent / Orbit" brings us a quality trance release without that manages to be uplifting and euphoric without entering the realm of formulaic cheesiness (That's you Armin!). This is exactly the kind of trance that I wish more producers would embrace.
1. Ascent
Whenever I listen to this track, I always imagine that I am on a journey that will take me from the ground and into the heavens. I see myself anxiously waiting for lift-off on the launch platform. I feel the power of the rocket engines sending me into the sky with unimaginable force. I imagine myself looking down upon the beauty of our planet from low earth orbit. This track is really that good.
In terms of structure, Michael Dow combines a relatively standard trancey build-up/breakdown structure with ambient melodies from Brian Eno's "An Ending (Ascent)". You could almost call "Ascent" a remix of Eno's track. The 'original' track is a mellow ambient piece that is more suitable for a film ending than an ascent into space. Michael Dow's take on "Ascent" bring us the best of both worlds by combing the raw energy and euphoria of trance music with the contemplative sadness of Brian Eno's ambient classic. The trancey elements keep you upbeat and exponentially increase the impact of Eno's ambient melodies.
As I mentioned earlier, the structure of this track does indeed mirror that of a rocket launch. The first part of the track provides us with a "countdown beat" that is mixed in with short samples from Eno's track. You can just feel the tension in the air and yet you can also feel the excitement. Something big is about to happen. Towards the middle of the track, we are teased by a short section featuring an unmixed version of Eno's track; that's just the calm before the storm. In no time the uplifting melody is supplanted by energetic beats that proclaim: lift-off!!!! And so we are flying into the heavens. And just as you're starting to feel completely intoxicated by the euphoria, you suddenly realize that you are in orbit; which brings us to an outro that is very reminiscent of the slightly anxious beginning of this track. This is really a perfect trance track. A special thanks to Brian Eno, without whom this track would not have been nearly as good as it is.
2. Orbit
If "Ascent" makes you feel like you're on a rocket that is launched into space, "Orbit" feels more like a space race against aliens on the orbit of the earth. The mood in this track is definitely darker and more suitable for the dance floor. The main beat will keep you banging away on the dance floor while the sinister sounding samples and synths will have you guessing whether there are aliens among us. "Orbit" is a decent B side that stands well on it's own, but pales in comparison to "Ascent".
Note: This is not the full version of the track, you'll have to purchase this release if you want to listen to the full version of "Orbit".
Whenever I listen to this track, I always imagine that I am on a journey that will take me from the ground and into the heavens. I see myself anxiously waiting for lift-off on the launch platform. I feel the power of the rocket engines sending me into the sky with unimaginable force. I imagine myself looking down upon the beauty of our planet from low earth orbit. This track is really that good.
In terms of structure, Michael Dow combines a relatively standard trancey build-up/breakdown structure with ambient melodies from Brian Eno's "An Ending (Ascent)". You could almost call "Ascent" a remix of Eno's track. The 'original' track is a mellow ambient piece that is more suitable for a film ending than an ascent into space. Michael Dow's take on "Ascent" bring us the best of both worlds by combing the raw energy and euphoria of trance music with the contemplative sadness of Brian Eno's ambient classic. The trancey elements keep you upbeat and exponentially increase the impact of Eno's ambient melodies.
As I mentioned earlier, the structure of this track does indeed mirror that of a rocket launch. The first part of the track provides us with a "countdown beat" that is mixed in with short samples from Eno's track. You can just feel the tension in the air and yet you can also feel the excitement. Something big is about to happen. Towards the middle of the track, we are teased by a short section featuring an unmixed version of Eno's track; that's just the calm before the storm. In no time the uplifting melody is supplanted by energetic beats that proclaim: lift-off!!!! And so we are flying into the heavens. And just as you're starting to feel completely intoxicated by the euphoria, you suddenly realize that you are in orbit; which brings us to an outro that is very reminiscent of the slightly anxious beginning of this track. This is really a perfect trance track. A special thanks to Brian Eno, without whom this track would not have been nearly as good as it is.
2. Orbit
If "Ascent" makes you feel like you're on a rocket that is launched into space, "Orbit" feels more like a space race against aliens on the orbit of the earth. The mood in this track is definitely darker and more suitable for the dance floor. The main beat will keep you banging away on the dance floor while the sinister sounding samples and synths will have you guessing whether there are aliens among us. "Orbit" is a decent B side that stands well on it's own, but pales in comparison to "Ascent".
Note: This is not the full version of the track, you'll have to purchase this release if you want to listen to the full version of "Orbit".
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