1. John O'Callaghan - Lunar Divide (Extended Mix) [Subculture]
2. John O'Callaghan - Lunar Divide [Subculture]
Lunar Divide is the latest in a powerful run of 2025 releases from John O’Callaghan, following Reflections, Lost in Sound, Crystal Caverns, Memphis, and the Pebble Beach (John Askew Remix). With this track, JOC moves fully into orbit. Crafted alongside studio companion Paul Skelton, Lunar Divide is built around a celestial melody and a rare, hypnotic sequence that stays with you. It’s elevating, otherworldly, and unmistakably John O’Callaghan, a track that doesn’t just rise, it ascends.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Lunar Divide marks a stellar highlight in John O’Callaghan’s prolific 2025 repertoire, showcasing his distinct trance artistry in collaboration with Paul Skelton. Technically, the track is a masterclass in uplifting trance production, carved meticulously at 138 BPM to maintain its energetic yet clean delivery. The production process reveals a sophisticated layering of sound elements. The track’s core is its celestial melody, crafted using lush synthesizer pads that evoke an ethereal atmosphere. The hypnotic sequence, a rare standout, is achieved through intricate arpeggiation techniques and precise modulation, lending it an otherworldly, immersive quality that resonates deeply with listeners. The rhythmic foundation is anchored by pulsating basslines, designed with sidechain compression to create dynamic movement and drive. Metallic kicks and thumping drums are processed with high-fidelity EQ and reverb settings, enhancing clarity while adding depth to the percussive spectrum. These elements synergize to produce a beat that’s both hard-hitting and spatially expansive. Adding to its euphoric character are the big, soaring synths that nod to trance’s golden era. These synths are crafted using layered oscillators and harmonic detuning, creating a rich, textured soundscape that is both nostalgic and fresh. The haunting atmosphere is accentuated with ambient effects and reverb tails, giving the track a truly spacey, transcendent vibe. Lunar Divide doesn’t just follow the trajectory of classic trance; it ascends beyond, weaving technical prowess with emotive resonance. It’s a track that embodies the essence of #PureGold, an uplifting trance journey that’s as technically impressive as it is emotionally stirring. Love IT [/content]
[item value="10"]Beat and Rhythm[/item][item value="10"]Basslines and Groove[/item]
[item value="10"] Melody [/item]
[item value="10"] Synths [/item]
[item value="10"]Breakdown[/item]
[item value="10"]Climax / Drop / Crescendo / Pay off moment[/item]
[item value="10"]Intensity, Drive and Energy[/item]
[item value="10"]Sound-design and Arrangement[/item]
[item value="10"]Overall Atmosphere[/item]
[item value="10"]Goosebumps / Shivers moments[/item]
[item value="10"]Emotional affinity and heartfelt moments[/item]
[item value="10"]Originality and Inventiveness[/item]
[item value="10"]Radio Friendly[/item]
[item value="10"]Vocals & lyrics[/item]
[item value="10"]You can’t get this memorable track out of your head[/item]
[item value="10"]It has potential to become an anthem or a classic[/item]
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