Chris R. vs Carl B – Take Off [In Trance We Trust]
Posted by Andre on July 20, 2009 under Releases | 
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The In Trance We Trust camp has garnered quite the reputation over the years for providing their fans with solid trance that would go down well in a bustling club, or on a sun drenched Ibizan beach. It’s this ability to constantly deliver the same style that makes them a powerhouse in the trance music scene.
This latest effort from Swedish star Carl B introduces a fresh name in Chris R. (any details, anyone?) and together they’ve created a track that will certainly instantly become a club anthem. Lush Pads, epic builds, and enough euphoria to raise the dead abound in this release. On the B Side we’ve got a stunning remix from ITWT homeboy Alex Kunnari.
Read on for my take on the two tracks, some high quality samples and for your chance to vote for your favorite!
Chris R. vs Carl B – Take Off
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The track kicks off with a well rounded kickdrum/bass combination, and the addition of an offbeat drum adds a very basic and primal, maybe tribal, feel to the track. Add to that some spine tingling atmospheric elements and by the first 90 second marker you’ve got yourself a solid base for what will likely soon explode into a euphoric mess. The depth in the melody at the 1:45 mark really demonstrates what these youngsters are capable of doing. With a slight tinge of techno to the track, inclusive of the acid riff and techy edged percs, the track moves along hurriedly. The melody is a light hearded overdriven ‘delorean’ and before you know it, we’re launched head first into a hair raising, arm lifting melody that is infectious beyond belief.
Chris R. vs Carl B – Take Off (Alex Kunnari Remix)
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I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: This man’s coup de grace, Lifter, is still one of my favorite uplifting trance tunes of the past years. I mentioned there were acid-esque elements in the original, but this version jumps right into it with a laser like acid element paired up with a lush sidechained melody that reaks of Alex. Though the track is packed full of energy in the first two minutes, it doesn’t seem to have much direction, but that all changes quickly changes once the breakdown arrives. The epic build and synth work separate this track from just about any other trance nowadays. This is fresh, this is epic, this is tasty, this is dirty….but that seems to drop off rather quickly, sadly.
The Verdict
I’ve found the ITWT releases to be rather weak at times, but this one has renewed some faith in the quality that the label is capable of. If you’re looking for a few great tracks to introduce to newbies, or please the more discerning ear as well, these will do the trick! My favorite has to be Alex’s remix, it’s beyond epic and it’s energy is mind blowing. Though I’m also loving the original.
Score: 8/10
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