Customer Reviews

Hardesertrance 2

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4 star:		(6)
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The record begins with a nice steady beat that soon becomes the backbone to the entire first track. Pounding away until it gets into to your head, slowly mimicking your heart beat. Once this is established the trance really begins to take off. Surreal sounds and effects continue in this superb mix that grows harder and louder in every track only to reach a peak that explodes beautifully giving you that great feeling of reaching the state of ecstasy. Track 4 is the best example. Great music to chill out to but this is best played extremely loud. The only bad thing about this album is that when it ends, you only want more. You cannot go wrong with this cd, or any of the 3 Hardesertrance albums. Dj Brian is a trance god.

This was the first hard trance album I ever owned, and it got me hooked on this awesome style of music. The album just gets going without any kind of build-up, and keeps going for a solid 74 minutes. By far the best tracks are "India - E. Razor" (track 6) and "Red - Sandra Collins" (track 7).

If you want to get a great intro to hard trance, this is it!

I initially purchased this CD simply because of the first CD in the series. This is the second release in the "Hard Desert Trance" series for DJ Brian. It is a perfect bridge between the first and the third. Look into the third if you get a chance, it is outstanding. DJ Brian has an uncanny knack for selecting the best trace tracks for his compilations. If you are not familiar with this series than you may need a little background first.

Now I am by no means a professional music reviewer. This information is original and simply reported to the best of my knowledge. `Trance' music evolved from Techno music in the early nineties. I am fairly certain that it sprung out of the rave scene. Since its creation it has dominated many DJ mixed CDs out on the market. In the last couple of years it has splintered off into many types and flavors. There are now several different major forms of `Trance.' `Trance' music is, by its very definition, repetitive. So don't get the idea that there is a lot of vocals from which you can `sing-a-long.' That is very rarely the case.

`Trance' seems to have a lot of DJ work in it. This means that whomever is mixing all of the tracks together is responsible for much of what you hear. Much of the Mixing is done `on the fly' so you can be guaranteed that what you hear on the CD is probably what you are going to hear from the same DJ on the Dance floor. It takes a keen sense of sound to mix music together flawlessly and effectively.

With that in mind, when I site specific tracks that I like on the CD I rate them on the blending, the effects and the continuity with the rest of the CD. On this CD the best tracks are #12) Amoeba Assassin - Rollercoaster; a great track that is slightly leaning toward House Techno, #3) LSG - Train of thought; an instant classic by one of the founders of trance, and #6) E. Razor - India; one of the best hybrids of acoustical and electronic music I have ever heard. Or at least these are the ones I liked best.

If you're into `Trance' than I would recommend this CD to you. If you are undecided weather or not `Trance' is for you than you should go to a store where you can listen to the whole CD. I don't believe that you can truly get a feel for it, or any trance CD for that matter, from a few thirty-second samples. Figure out for yourself if I am right or not. No reason you should just take my word for it. :)

DJ Brian delivers one of his very best mixes in this compilation, the sole purpose of which of course is to increase the kinetic energy of the listener. All of Techno/Trance music has this characteristic, and one cannot resist its melodic commandments to move.
The tracks: 1. "Emotions": Formidable in its percussion and wastes no time in beckoning the listener to dance. Its periods of rest are serene and thoughtful, definitely Techno-typical. 2. "Ring of Fire": The musical themes are chaotic and restless, trying to find a place. They finally do, and the outcome is pure delight. 3. "Earth's Last Defense": The transition from Track 2 is clever, and some background vocals are struggling for domination, never quite doing so though. An eerie background begins about midway through, setting the stage for Track 4. 4. "Train of Thought": Gradually building, it teases the listener, and never quite gives in to the listeners demand for release. 5. "Be Yourself": The antagonism between dancer and DJ constructed in Track 4 is continued here. The themes are tangled and moody, knocking the dancer off balance. 6. "India": The title is accurate with synthetic sitar overtones, which inducing a swaying. It delivers its kinetic promises later though, most assuredly. 7. "Red": Definitely gives the dancer the much needed layer of sweat. 8. "One Fine Day": Heavy base tones in its beginning with slight echoes of vocals. Jittery at its ending. 9. "Air": Picks up what Track 8 left unfinished. The build-up is prolonged but its eventuality satisfying. 10. "Psychout": Yes, it does push the listener to the edge, the vocals are repetitive but playful. 11. "Let It Go": Irritating sometimes in its monotony of background themes, it eventually gives respite. 12. "Rollercoaster": Brimming over with enthusiasm, the vocals encourage listening and feeling, for these are synonyms.

one of the most peaceful, yet exciting and energetic albums I ever heard, DJ brian has an excellent track selection, and knows where to take you throughout.

Definitely a must buy! There's not a bad track in this entire mix,70+ minutes, and all of these slammin' tracks are seamlessly woven together into a CD that will energize your workout, speed up your drive, or bring the party to life! From breaks to prog. trance, DJ Brian steals the show!

Hardesertrance II is one of the finest trance/techno/breakbeat mixes I have heard. Although stylistically different from the original album, this sequel manages to capture the sound and energy of the modern west coast rave scene. After listening to it for the first time I was immediately certain that this would quickly become one of my favorites (along with Hardesertrance I and the FunkyDesertBreaks series).

the tracks are fantastic especially train of thought this is not only good clubing music but good for the gym just plug in loose yourself in these awesome beats and loose the pounds let it go and roller coaster are the toppers as well.

This album by Dj Brian I have to say is one of the best trance albums to lay back, close your eyes, and let the music take you on a journey. This cd really does give you the feeling of a desert rave scene, that is if you've been to one. The other Hardesertrance albums seem more like GOA and hard trance, but not as hypnotic as this one is. The beats flow very well while synthesiser riffs take you away. I would recommend this album to anyone who has a true feeling for trance!

This is a crazy cd that will get you up and make you have the urge to scream! It takes you on a euphoric trip!