Aalto - 5 [2006]

Artist(s)
Aalto (Super 8 & P.O.S.)
Release title
5
Label name
Anjunabeats
Release year
2006

dmgtz96

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Classy uplifting yet melancholic trance from Super 8 & P.O.S.
I imagine that, back in 2006, this track wasn't viewed as favorably due to its electro elements. Today, 5 is one of the better examples of what modern trance can sound like, and it is certainly one of the strongest releases ever from Anjunabeats.

I don't have much else to say about 5. Reviewer Astronica on Discogs described this track way more eloquently than I could:

The Original Mix of ‘5’ is underpinned by a churning, ripping bassline that even the God of Groove himself, Andy Moor, would give anything for. Distilled into the mix are short, sharp vocal effects that dart in and out and soft keys that are used to good effect and are not lost behind the relentless bass section. The breakdown, all wailing sirens and tremor-effect bass, is something special, eventually imploding back into the groove dominated sound sprinkled with delightful piano keys, with the siren effects punctuating above them intermittently. Its hybrid sound, which simultaneously embraces the structural elements of trance as well as electro rhythms, means that it will undoubtedly appeal to a broad range of tastes. A long-time personal favourite of mine.

 

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This track is connected with one of my favourite sets from Luminosity Beach Festival, which is this one :)

1. Aalto - 5
2. Signalrunners - These Shoulders (Oliver Smith Remix)
3. Super8 & Tab - Suru
4. Aalto - Rush (Super8 vs. Orkidea Remix)
5. Sunny Lax - P.U.M.A
6. Alt + F4 - Alt + F4
7. Above & Beyond pres. Tranquility Base - Razorfish (A&B's Bangin Mix)
8. Super8 & Tab - Helsinki Scorchin' (Alex MORPH Remix)
9. OceanLab - Satellite (Above & Beyond Original Club Mix)
10. Luminary - Amsterdam (Super8 & Tab Remix)
11. Above & Beyond feat. Richard Bedford - Alone Tonight

Super8 & Tab Anjunabeats Classics Special (FULL LIVE SET) @ Luminosity Beach Festival
 

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This track is connected with one of my favourite sets from Luminosity Beach Festival, which is this one :)

1. Aalto - 5
2. Signalrunners - These Shoulders (Oliver Smith Remix)
3. Super8 & Tab - Suru
4. Aalto - Rush (Super8 vs. Orkidea Remix)
5. Sunny Lax - P.U.M.A
6. Alt + F4 - Alt + F4
7. Above & Beyond pres. Tranquility Base - Razorfish (A&B's Bangin Mix)
8. Super8 & Tab - Helsinki Scorchin' (Alex MORPH Remix)
9. OceanLab - Satellite (Above & Beyond Original Club Mix)
10. Luminary - Amsterdam (Super8 & Tab Remix)
11. Above & Beyond feat. Richard Bedford - Alone Tonight

Super8 & Tab Anjunabeats Classics Special (FULL LIVE SET) @ Luminosity Beach Festival
Thats some of my favourite songs from that time. All in one set... amazing.
 

Peenuts

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One that i didn't use to love as much as before. I must say it is a damn unique track though - the baseline is instantly recognisable, and so is the siren-like main lead.
 

gera

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Appreciated it back in the day despite my electro hate, today I consider it godly, along with Taurine. just yummy
 
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Daysleeper

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bumpish!!!!

Any other tracks like this one from 2006 or earlier? dont say air for life. and no tracks from 2008 and onwards please. In the mood for it,
 
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trancedanne

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It was a horrible track back then and still is today. During 2006 trance started to sound very different compared to earlier in a really bad way. The electro influences became more & more and everything started to sound more clean and polished compared to earlier. This is one of those tracks that for me represents the downfall of trance the most.
 

dmgtz96

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bumpish!!!!

Any other tracks like this one from 2006 or earlier? dont say air for life. and no tracks from 2008 and onwards please. In the mood for it,
Melancholic/dark: Super 8 & Tab - Won't Sleep Tonight
Electro: Lange vs. Gareth Emery - Another You Another Me

It was a horrible track back then and still is today. During 2006 trance started to sound very different compared to earlier in a really bad way. The electro influences became more & more and everything started to sound more clean and polished compared to earlier. This is one of those tracks that for me represents the downfall of trance the most.
You do you.
 
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It was a horrible track back then and still is today. During 2006 trance started to sound very different compared to earlier in a really bad way. The electro influences became more & more and everything started to sound more clean and polished compared to earlier. This is one of those tracks that for me represents the downfall of trance the most.
I am inclined to agree with him on this. I never liked this track. Worldwide was awesome!!!