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Trance Review: Stargazers & Paulina Dubaj - Break My Fall out on Amsterdam Trance Records

 


Stargazers & Paulina Dubaj return to Amsterdam Trance Records with 'Break My Fall', a Vocal Trance cut that brings all the emotion. Direct, heartfelt, and built with purpose, 'Break My Fall' lands with impact and stays with you. Only one thing left to do.. Enjoy and PLAY LOUD!



LYRICS:
Lessons learned
Pages turned
Love is stronger than pride
Moving into
Tough forgiveness
Bridges burned
Rivers crossed
Leave the past far behind
Write new stories
Into old songs

In you I’m found
I feel you all around
You are the laughter
My inner child
I’no longer struggle
To make it worthwhile

In you I see
What I’m supposed to be
You are the answer
To my call
You’ll always be there
To break my fall

You saw me down
You saw me out
But you never gave up
You’re the mirror
Of forgiveness

And as I am
With all my faults
I come with an open heart
A brand new meaning
To our love song

 


Dimitris Kechagias Review:
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Stargazers & Paulina Dubaj’s “Break My Fall” is a stellar entry in the Vocal Trance landscape, seamlessly combining technical precision with profound emotional resonance. Operating at 140 BPM, the track exemplifies an impeccable balance of rhythm, groove, and drive, immediately engaging listeners with an energetic pulse that supports both dance floor momentum and immersive listening sessions. The melodic hooks are expertly interwoven with harmonic layers that evolve organically, creating a soaring yet cohesive auditory experience. Each transition, drop, and build-up unfurls with meticulous timing, demonstrating a masterclass in energy flow and momentum management. The production quality is exceptional, highlighting the duo’s command over modern sound design and spatial mixing techniques. Lush pads and colorful synths surround Paulina Dubaj’s emotive vocal delivery, while subtle effects and reverb treatments create an expansive stereo field that enhances the track’s immersive qualities. The dynamic range is carefully managed, ensuring that the climactic moments hit with maximum impact while maintaining a loudness balance that translates effortlessly across club sound systems, personal headphones, and wellness spaces alike. Originality shines through in the arrangement, with a narrative arc that subtly tells a story without ever compromising the track’s danceable structure. Scientifically, music of this nature has been shown to have positive effects on mental health and physical wellness. Studies suggest that uplifting trance can elevate mood by stimulating the brain’s reward pathways and increasing dopamine release (Salimpoor et al., 2011). Its steady BPM and predictable rhythmic cadence support synchronization in fitness and wellness classes, enhancing cardiovascular performance and endurance through rhythmic entrainment (Thaut et al., 2015). Furthermore, the euphoric tonal progressions and expansive atmospheric elements can induce meditative and stress-reducing states, contributing to overall emotional well-being (Koelsch et al., 2014). The vocal performance and lyrical content of “Break My Fall” add a layer of personal connection, making it not just a track for club play but also a piece that resonates emotionally in personal and therapeutic settings. Its catchiness and replay value ensure that it remains both a festival highlight and a motivational soundtrack for individual use, while its strong cue points and loop potential make it a versatile tool for DJs looking to maintain dynamic energy in a set. Overall, “Break My Fall” represents a perfect synergy of artistry and technical excellence, impacting listeners both physically and emotionally. It stands as a testament to how thoughtfully produced trance music can elevate human experience in social, fitness, and mental health contexts. #PureGold Loveit[/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.
Thaut, M. H., McIntosh, G. C., & Hoemberg, V. (2015). Neurobiological foundations of neurologic music therapy: Rhythmic entrainment and the motor system. Frontiers in Psychology, 5, 1185.
Koelsch, S., Offermanns, K., & Franzke, P. (2014). Music in the treatment of affective disorders: An exploratory investigation of a new method for music-therapeutic research. Music Perception, 27(4), 307–316.




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