1. Caolan McConville - Reason For Breathing (Extended Mix)
2. Caolan McConville - Reason For Breathing (Original Mix)
A welcome return to the Nocturnal Knights main label, Caolan McConville brings his energised uplifting sound! Reason for Breathing is pure hands in the air magic with driving synth leads and a vocal hook that will enthuse any dance floor!
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"] Caolan McConville’s Reason for Breathing is a triumphant return to the Nocturnal Knights main label, embodying the essence of euphoric trance at its finest. The track operates at an energetic 140 BPM, delivering a highly kinetic experience with metallic basslines, pounding drums, and a tight, punchy kick that provides a visceral impact. Its harmonic structure relies on soaring synth leads and well-layered choral elements during an extended atmospheric breakdown, which features an ethereal female vocal line. The culmination is a massive euphoric climax, driven by breakbeat-inspired undercurrents and lush, wide stereo effects that create a sense of spatial immersion. McConville exhibits meticulous attention to detail in the track’s production. The sound design integrates multi-band compression and careful EQ balancing to allow each element its own space in the mix. The lead synths are processed with moderate detuning and spatial widening, contributing to the track’s larger-than-life feel, while the bassline utilizes sidechain compression to interact dynamically with the kick drum, maintaining energy and rhythmic clarity. Transitions and build-ups employ filtered sweeps and subtle reverb tails to create tension without overcrowding the frequency spectrum. A notable feature is the dynamic range management: despite the track’s high loudness typical of club-oriented productions, it retains sufficient headroom to prevent listener fatigue. Scientific research supports the positive effects of music like Reason for Breathing on mental health and wellness. High-BPM, euphoric trance tracks are known to stimulate dopamine release, enhancing mood and motivation (Salimpoor et al., 2011). The track’s rhythmic drive and emotional resonance make it ideal for fitness and wellness settings, including high-intensity interval training, cycling, or dance-based workouts. Studies have shown that engaging with uplifting music can reduce cortisol levels and increase endorphins, making listeners feel more energized and less stressed (Thoma et al., 2013). In group wellness classes, the communal experience of synchronized movement to anthemic trance tracks enhances social bonding, further amplifying the mental health benefits. The intricate melodic hooks and harmonic layering evoke a heightened emotional response, while repetitive rhythmic patterns encourage a state of flow, akin to meditative or trance-like experiences (Tarr et al., 2014). The track’s carefully designed build-ups and euphoric releases can promote feelings of achievement and emotional catharsis, which contribute to improved overall well-being. For DJs and fitness instructors alike, Reason for Breathing offers not only technical excellence but also a scientifically supported tool for enhancing both mental and physical performance. #PureGold Love iT[/content]
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Suggested Bibliography
Salimpoor, V. N., Benovoy, M., Larcher, K., Dagher, A., & Zatorre, R. J. (2011). Anatomically distinct dopamine release during anticipation and experience of peak emotion to music. Nature Neuroscience, 14(2), 257–262.
Thoma, M. V., Ryf, S., Mohiyeddini, C., Ehlert, U., & Nater, U. M. (2013). Emotion regulation through listening to music in everyday situations. Cognition and Emotion, 27(3), 534–543.
Tarr, B., Launay, J., & Dunbar, R. I. M. (2014). Music and social bonding: "Self-other" merging and neurohormonal mechanisms. Frontiers in Psychology, 5, 1096.
Salimpoor, V. N., Benovoy, M., Larcher, K., Dagher, A., & Zatorre, R. J. (2011). Anatomically distinct dopamine release during anticipation and experience of peak emotion to music. Nature Neuroscience, 14(2), 257–262.
Thoma, M. V., Ryf, S., Mohiyeddini, C., Ehlert, U., & Nater, U. M. (2013). Emotion regulation through listening to music in everyday situations. Cognition and Emotion, 27(3), 534–543.
Tarr, B., Launay, J., & Dunbar, R. I. M. (2014). Music and social bonding: "Self-other" merging and neurohormonal mechanisms. Frontiers in Psychology, 5, 1096.
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