Cascade - Transcend [1997]

Artist(s)
Cascade (Transa)
Release title
Transcend
Label name
UG, Hook Recordings
Release year
1997

dmgtz96

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Phenomenal uplifting track by Transa.

The original was proper anthem trance with a twist to the original Transa sound, which I guess is why it was released under the alias "Cascade." The synth at 3:00 is pretty unique. However, the signature Transa strings, arrangement, and sheer energy are all there.

Ferry Corsten's version, the Moonman Trancentral remix, is a solid track.
Personally, I would rate it below the original just because it sounds less unique. However, if you are interested in a blend of the Transa and late '90s Corsten sounds this song is for you.


There is also a Transa remix, which dials up the "Transa"-ness. This version feels like it could be a sister track to Transtar or Supernova.
I think it's an interesting take, but I would say it lacks the appeal of the original - it's just too similar to their other work, as excellent as their sound is!

In 2022, Transa unveiled the Temptation mix, which is a balearic take on the original.

Transa's facebook post on the Temptation mix:
A little something for the Summer! Transcend was recorded and released under our Cascade Alias. This was our Temptation mix which saw us leaning towards a real housey direction giving the track a nice Ibiza/Summer vibe. The track also features a great little vocal from Kelly Rob who we have just reconnected with after 20 years or so! We are planning to have Kelly feature once again on our Resurrected Campaign … Enjoy
 

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Much prefer the Ferry mix over the original - just sounds more 'alive' and brings the melody out more. If that balearic version is totally new,its promising theyve kept a lot of the Transa old percussion and synths - surely we can hear some new originals in the future.
 
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dmgtz96

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Much prefer the Ferry mix over the original - just sounds more 'alive' and brings the melody out more. If that balearic version is totally new,its promising theyve kept a lot of the Transa old percussion and synths - surely we can hear some new originals in the future.
I'm guessing they still have their old equipment from the late 90s, like the Roland JP-8000. So they're in fact creating new "old" trance exactly as it was back then.
 

s3baman

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PVD played the Moonman remix at Lumi, it still sounded amazing!
 

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Cool tracks, probably prefer the original over Moonman but only just. The 2022 version also pretty nice.