Uplifting trance is the younger, more light-hearted subgenre cousin to its trance predecessors with a close relation to psychedelic trance. Also known as epic trance, energetic trance, anthem trance, emotional trance, or euphoric trance, the uplifting style emerged in Germany in the wake of progressive trance in 1996.
Classical music strongly influenced the development of uplifting trance in the 1990s and 2000s, with film music also considered influential. Instead of the darker tone of other trance genres like Goa, the chord progressions of uplifting trance usually rest on a major chord. The balance between major and minor chords in a progression determine how "happy" or "sad" the progression sounds.
The genre features longer major chord progressions in all elements (lead synth, bass, and treble). It also contains extended breakdowns and relegation of arpeggiation (the melodic part of the song, usually consisting of "Saw Synths/Square Lead" type sounds) to the background while bringing wash effects to the foreground. Uplifting trance commonly employs side-chain compression, a modern production technique commonly referred to as "ducking the kick", where the background strings/synths have their volume automated, creating a pulsing effect on the off-beat.
We hope the sounds in this pack help you lift your listeners up or at least make them want to dance until the sun comes up.
