Search - Various Artists :: Trance Party 3

If at first you succeed...

Benjamin Norman | Washington DC | 08/03/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Keep on doing it!



When I first picked up this disc, I hadn't heard of the Trance Party series. In fact, I was still a fringe dance/trance listener and I didn't know what was good and what wasn't.



So when I picked up this disc, I found maybe two appreciable songs, and put it away. Then I wanted to listen to those songs, and found a couple more songs. Then a couple more. Then a couple more. Now I listen to the entire disc with a sense of calmness and relief.



Many people will object with the use of Trance in the title of this disc/series, but what they aren't understanding is the very distinct difference between American Trance and European Trance. American Trance is Trance Nation America (look that up). It is long, there isn't much difference from track to track, and while it is very ambient it isn't very exciting. European Trance, on the other hand, is both very exciting and does what the name implies, puts you in a trance. The combination of beautiful vocals, searing synths, and grounding beats allows your mind to wander while your body remains bopping to the drums.



1. Boys of Summer - A little pokey as a first song but if you can get past the initial build-up, works it's way into an amazing track. Not the best but a great start.

2. Diving - At first I wasn't fond of this song, but 4 Strings' vocals have captured me and this song is now a favorite.

3. Come...(Into My Dream) - Probably one of the weakest songs on the disc. It isn't very special but carries along nicely and is easy to sing to.

4. The Way (Put Your Hand In My Hand) - Second in my top 3 on this disc. The vocals are amazing, the music is beautiful...can't go wrong here.

5. Gates of Mind - Very fresh sounding, but perhaps a bit too long. I like the track, I just wish it were shorter.

6. If I Were You - I used to think this song was ridiculous. The lyrics are quite childish at first but given a few listens, this track will have you jamming and contemplating. Great song.

7. Alone - Haven't we all heard this song? It isn't as annoying to hear because the blending from Candee Jay is well done.

8. La Marche De La Lune - Rock on for tracks that you won't hear elsewhere! I haven't found this track on any other compilation, and it is truly a shining gem. Third out of my top 3.

9. Be With You - A strikingly hard song and perhaps the edgiest on the disc, but alltogether a great tune. Good vocals.

10. Keep It Up - This is the closest to American Trance you will find on the disc. This is the first song to attract my attention is probably the second weakest song. Still, it is fun to bop around to.

11. The One - Beautiful track. Dee Dee's vocals are great and the song keeps me happy while it's on.

12. U R (My Love) - This is by far the best song on the disc. I read a review in which Desenchantee was said to be a better pick, but I disagree. This song has a lot of emotion, and the perfect musical switch half-way through. I disliked it the most and now it is one of my favorite songs (not just on this disc).

13. Beautiful Things - A very odd tune. Gorgeous and trancy in it's own right. I hope this spawns a new side of trance because the guitar driven beatsy sound of this is truly mindblowing.

14. Dreaming - Rather blah song. You will learn the lyrics, and sing, but I doubt it will be anything worth skipping to.

15. Wherever You Are (I Feel Love) - Another trance epitomizer. The vocals provided by Laava make my senses soar...I wish it was a bit longer.

16. Secret Love - A decent song to end the disc by, but the fact that I can't remember how it goes right now is probably a signal as to how good it actually is.



Hope this helps."

Sorry Guys, a true tranceaddict speaking...

Andres900 | Washington D.C., USA | 11/20/2003

(2 out of 5 stars)

"Sorry guys, I'm assuming most of you guys buying this CD and writing its reviews are American. In that case, it's not your fault so to speak, but this CD is to trance, as someone else mentioned, is what Backstreet Boys is to pop, and 50 Cent is to rap. Total commercial, uninspired, mainstream, only-for-cash, trance tunes. This may not apply to all the tracks, but most of them. Americans do not get the same exposure to electronica as they do in other parts of the world, which is a shame, but it makes sense with 50 Cent and Britney Spears ruling the airwaves, giving no room to new music. And some people will be happy with these tracks, probably similar people listening to all the songs in TRL. Andain for example is a quality electronica tune, and I was surprised to see it in there, even though it's not 100% trance. But if you guys are into this, dig a bit deeper into the electronica scene and find the quality and awe-inspiring sounds of real electronica and trance."

HOT HOTTER N HOTTEST!!!!

S. L. McFarland | PA United States | 10/26/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Absolutly Amazing Addition to the Trance Party CDS! Volume 3 marks Robbin Enterainment's 3rd anniversary to the Trance Party Collection.
The first volume was hot, the 2nd volume was hotter, and the 3rd volume is the hottest!THE SONGS-

1) DJ Sammy:The Boys Of Summer- Great song, with its good vocals and soothing sound, go to the beach and play this song and have a party! LOL
2) 4 Strings:Diving- Pretty good song, not bad vocals, not the best either, but still a good song.
3) Foggy: Come...(Into My Dream)- Well, I really don't see what the hype is all about, cause this song isn't that great. It IS good, but not my favorite.
4)Divine Inspiration: The Way (Put Your Hand In My Hand)- Another OK song, its pretty basic, but good.
5) Sterbinszky & Trazident feat. Jewls: Gates of Mind- This is a great song, but i was surprized it was pretty old.
6) Candee Jay: If I Were You- Nice Vocals and tune.
7) Lasgo: Alone- This is a good song, but i liked her song "Something" better.
8) Outfly: La Marche De La Lune- Well first of all, what does this song mean? This is not my favorite song.
9) Tara Lowe: Be With You- I forget how this song goes, so to me its not a great song.
10) J&R Project: Keep It Up- I like this song for some reason, I do not know why.
11) Dee Dee: The One- I love this song! One of the best! I do like DEE DEE's vocals.
12) Kate Ryan: U R (My Love)- Ok song, but i wish they would of choosen "Desenchantee" as the one she sings.
13) Andain: Beautiful Things- A song thats not that beautiful.
14) Hannah-Rose: Dreaming- Good song with the nice vocals and good melody.
15) Laava: Wherever You Are (I Feel Love)- Absolutly a great song, WONDERFUL Vocals, Wonderful Tune, just wonderful!
16) Ian Van Dahl: Secret Love- My favorite artist, one of my favorite songs, and the perfect way to end the CD. GREAT Vocals, Great Melody. My favorite.I love this CD, and I hope you will buy this, and enjoy it too!
HAPPY LISTENING!!!"