TRANCEPORT is a continuous, in-the-mix recording by Paul Oakenfold.
Paul Oakenfold was already a guru of the techno world by the time this 1998 sampler was released, and the deeply textured tracks on TRANCEPORT only served to underscore his popularity. Given that trance (along with deep house) is one of Oakenfold's specialties, it's not surprising that the album is one of the better trance compilations available.
Eleven compositions from the likes of Paul Van Dyke, Transa, Gus Gus, and the Dream Traveler are given the royal remix treatment by Oakenfold. The usual hallmarks of trance--hypnotic repetition, an insistent groove, and anthemic production--are all on offer, yet in Oakenfold's hands the style becomes infinitely more layered and sophisticated, making TRANCEPORT an album as well suited to headphone-listening as it is to dancefloor workouts.
Personnel: Paul Oakenfold; Joanna Law, Roxanne Cameron, Kate Cameron, Marcella Woods (vocals); Jeff Relf (programming); The Dream Traveler, Three Drives On A Vinyl, Tilt V., Paul Van Dyk, Gus Gus, Ascension, Agnelli + Nelson, Energy 52, Binary Finary, Lost Tribe, Transa.
Engineers include: Nic Britton.
Producers include: DJ Inertia, Enrico, Gus Gus, Pall Borg, Paul Oakenfold.Spin (1/99, p.113) - 8 (out of 10) - "...Mixed seamlessly with attention paid to harmonizing keys as well as BPM, TRANCEPORT is both trance primer...and an elegant, euphoric soundstream that stands as its own 73-and-a-half minute composition..." Entertainment Weekly (1/15/99, p.63) - "...TRANCEPORT is a terrific introduction to both trance and to the burgeoning subgenre of DJ mix albums. Think of it as clap tracks with a heart and a brain." - Rating: A
A Classic Trance music is either a big hit or a big miss. I found this to be one long trip I can go back to over and over- a big hit. Every song sticks with you and this album has the best replay value I've ever encountered. A classic from start to finish. If I want something to dance to I go to this, if I want something to chill out to I go to this. Highly recommended. Submitted by Nathan (Murfreesboro, TN) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Music to start the day. This cd had a lot of energy. Great for driving to work in the morning. Also a plus when you're getting ready to go out and party at night. Submitted by dave.lee (Vienna, VA. USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
excellent A masterpiece... Submitted by gicu (california) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
classic oakenfold This is a really good Album One of the best trance Albums i have ever heard i would recommend it to anyone who likes techno. Submitted by Marc (Vancouver Canada) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Classic Trance Possibly the single best trance album ever made.I highly recommend Tranceport.It will blow your mind. Submitted by leasley (Texas,USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
A Classic
Music to start the day.
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