Trance and progressive trance?

Question

does any body know what the difference between trance and progressive trance is?

Answer 1

Trance trax(normal trance) basicly focus on a synth melody n stuff. When u listen to a trance track u get hooked only to a particular melody. But its the other case in prog Trance. Progressive trance usually refers to a type of trance music that's less about a lead melody and more about the overall atmosphere. This effect is usually achieved by elaborating the percussion layers.

To give u much better idea let me tell ya..
The basic formula of trance became even more focused on the anthemic qualities and melodies, moving away from predictable arpeggiated analog synth patterns (aka acid synth lines).
Progressive trance is a popular sub-genre in trance music and contains elements of house, techno and ambient music. Acoustic elements and spacey pads became popular, compositions leaned towards incremental changes (aka progressive structures), sometimes composed in thirds (like Brian Transeau frequently does). The sound became more and more ethereal and heavenly. Progressive trance contains very intuitive elements, such as unusual basslines or original synths, which generally make it more "catchy".

The structure of progressive trance is different from a typical trance track. The introduction generally starts with slower ambient beats. Following this section is a "breakdown" and then the main melody. Electronic effects and vocals are usually in both the intro and the coda.

Phrases can be any power of 2 bars (4-8-16-32 etc.) in most typical progressive trance tracks. Phrases usually begin with the introduction of a new or different melody, or the introduction of hi-hats to the track. In progressive trance there may be four more simultaneous layers.

By the way.. Did u Know that Psytrance is much better than Trance n Prog Trance? Try it sometime :)

Answer 2

progressive trance is where you get a progression between the chord sequences and the music is recorded in multiple layers where each layer is brought in and out of focus

download pretty well anything by Ferry Corsten and you'll hear what i mean

Answer 3

no but i love trance music so i bet progressive trance is gd