The Music Theory Behind Trance?, anyone know anything about it Options

[slowintrepid]

Ok recently I've been trying to produce my own tracks (mostly trance)
I've been a guitar player since I was 9 years old so I know theory in genral. but the reason I got into trance was because the genre eludes me and seem quite complex (when in reality it's pretty simple I hear??)

anyways can someone gimme some info on what goes into a trance song (theory wise that is)

thanks alot

[carolcox]

Having read through the entire topic regarding the music theory behind trance, I thought I would add my bit for what it is worth!!!
I am very heavy into dance, trance, hardcore and anything to do with electronic music. I have been clubbing in Ibiza a few times and at the ripe old age of 49, so there is hope for you yet! I use Reason, Logic with Edirol midi and have come up with some interesting sounds and yes it is quite repepitive but it is the rawness of the beat. Trance usually starts off pretty mild and builds as the tune expands resulting in a life force of sound and beat. Rank One are a good one to listen to as it is a mix of dance and trance. Have you heard of Airwave which has a multitude of mixes from trance through to hardcore which gives you a perfect example of how trance works. To get the best sound, you really need a Moog keyboard which gives classic sounds for dance, trance. Hope this helps!
Carola