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Trance Review: Northern Project - Flying High out 28/3/2025 via Elpida Music

10.0
Overall Score

 


Our Norwegian friends Finn and Lars a.k.a. Northern Project are back! This time they will take you on a journey that will make you fly high. After their previous successful Elpida Music hits Thought It Was My Time and Not Going Back they are back with Flying High. The mesmerizing lead of Flying High will be stuck in the head for a while we can guarantee that. Enjoy!





Dimitris Kechagias Review:
Northern Project - Flying High 10

Summary

Flying High by Northern Project is a remarkable addition to the Elpida Music catalogue, masterfully curated by Daniel Wanrooy. This progressive trance track, set at a buoyant 130 BPM, is a testament to the genre's ability to transport listeners through intricate soundscapes and emotive musical storytelling. The track opens with an engaging bassline, both pulsating and expansive, providing a sturdy foundation for the journey ahead. The bass is layered with chunky grooves that propel the rhythm forward, effectively setting the stage for the rich tapestry of sounds that follow. The percussion is cleverly crafted, combining thumping wobbly elements with intricate hi-hat patterns that keep the listener engaged without overwhelming the primary melodic elements. One of the standout features of Flying High is its expertly executed breakdown. This section is drawn-out and meticulously designed to heighten anticipation, utilizing a memorable guitar riff-like synth hook. This hook is not merely a melodic highlight but serves as an emotional touchstone within the track, combining sensitivity and beauty to create a melodramatic yet serene experience. This element is crucial, as it provides a reflective pause before the track builds towards its climax. The production techniques employed in Flying High demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of trance music dynamics. The use of reverb and delay on the synths creates a spacious ambiance, enhancing the listener's sense of immersion. The sound design is pristine, with every element occupying its own space in the mix, ensuring clarity and depth throughout. As the track reaches its climax, the listener is enveloped in a lush soundscape that is both uplifting and serene. This soundscape possesses a dual nature, able to transport one to the sun-drenched beaches of Corfu, with its warm, inviting tones, or to the serene, snow-covered landscapes of Norway, evoking a sense of tranquility and wonder. This versatility is a hallmark of great trance music, offering a personal journey to each listener, guided by their own imagination. Flying High is more than just a dance track; it is an invitation to escape, to dream, and to explore the depths of one's own mind. Whether on a crowded dancefloor or in quiet contemplation at home, Northern Project's latest offering is a quintessential example of progressive trance's power to evoke and inspire. #PureGold Love IT
10.0
Overall Score
Beat and Rhythm10
Basslines and Groove10
Melody 10
Synths 10
Breakdown10
Climax / Drop / Crescendo / Pay off moment10
Intensity, Drive and Energy10
Sound-design and Arrangement10
Overall Atmosphere10
Goosebumps / Shivers moments10
Emotional affinity and heartfelt moments10
Originality and Inventiveness10
Radio Friendly10
Vocals & lyrics10
You can’t get this memorable track out of your head10
It has potential to become an anthem or a classic10






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