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Trance Review: Everi - Last Story out on Essentializm

 


EVERI returns to Essentializm with 'Last Story', a lush slice that unfolds with patience and polish. Warm layers, fluid grooves, and a gently evolving melody give the track a sense of narrative without overstatement. Calm, cohesive, and quietly confident, 'Last Story' feels like a closing chapter done right.

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Dimitris Kechagias Review:
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]EVERI’s “Last Story” emerges as a masterclass in modern progressive trance production, combining technical precision with emotive storytelling. At 126 BPM, the track establishes a seamless rhythmic foundation, where its groove and drive are immediately captivating. The pulsating basslines are meticulously sculpted, locking tightly with chunky tribal percussion to create a kinetic energy that propels the track forward without ever feeling forced. The rhythmic interplay between the kick and sub-bass provides a hypnotic momentum that would resonate in both intimate club settings and expansive festival stages. The melodic architecture of “Last Story” demonstrates a refined understanding of harmonic layering. Carefully arranged melodic hooks intertwine with ethereal pads and shimmering arpeggios, creating a lush harmonic bed that evolves organically throughout the track. The progression builds anticipation through thoughtful transitions and cinematic breakdowns, where orchestral strings and ethnic flutes emerge to add emotional depth. The build-ups are crafted with patience, guiding the listener toward drops that are subtle yet profoundly satisfying, showcasing mastery in dynamic energy flow and momentum. From a production standpoint, the sound design and spatial imaging of “Last Story” are exceptional. Every element occupies its own frequency space, allowing the track to breathe with remarkable clarity. Effects are used not as mere embellishments but as integral components of the narrative, with reverbs, delays, and subtle filters creating an immersive three-dimensional soundscape. The dynamic range is well-preserved, which enhances the emotional resonance of the track and ensures that the loudness balance remains suitable for both high-fidelity listening and live DJ applications. The track’s arrangement reflects originality and creativity, avoiding overused progressions or predictable structures. Its cohesion and storytelling qualities guide the listener through a journey that feels cinematic, meditative, and invigorating at the same time. The intro and outro are thoughtfully constructed for seamless integration into DJ sets, with steady BPM consistency that supports easy synchronization and looping during live performances. This versatility increases its cue point potential and enhances the dynamic flow of any progressive or trance set. Beyond its technical merits, “Last Story” demonstrates a profound ability to affect listeners on a psychological and physiological level. Research in music therapy and cognitive neuroscience has shown that harmonic progressions and uplifting rhythmic grooves in the 120–130 BPM range can reduce stress and anxiety while enhancing mood regulation (Thoma et al., 2013; Chanda & Levitin, 2013). The track’s immersive soundscape and evolving melodic layers stimulate the release of dopamine and endorphins, which are linked to feelings of reward and pleasure. Furthermore, rhythmic entrainment at this tempo can encourage gentle physical movement, making the track highly suitable for fitness sessions, yoga flows, and wellness classes, supporting both mental clarity and physical vitality. The cinematic breakdowns and euphoric build-ups can also induce states of flow, which are associated with improved cognitive function and meditative relaxation."Last Story" is not just a trance record—it is a sonic experience that integrates technical brilliance with emotional and psychological benefits. Its precision in production and its ability to elicit both physical and emotional responses place it firmly in the realm of timeless progressive trance.
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[item value="10"]Cohesion & Storytelling[/item]
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Suggested Bibliography:
Chanda, M. L., & Levitin, D. J. (2013). The neurochemistry of music. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 17(4), 179–193.
Thoma, M. V., Ryf, S., Mohiyeddini, C., Ehlert, U., & Nater, U. M. (2013). Emotion regulation through listening to music in everyday situations. Cognition & Emotion, 27(3), 534–543.
Koelsch, S. (2014). Brain correlates of music-evoked emotions. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 15(3), 170–180.
Zatorre, R. J., Chen, J. L., & Penhune, V. B. (2007). When the brain plays music: auditory–motor interactions in music perception and production. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 8(7), 547–558.





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