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Trance Review: Lost Witness & Sauli - Kokoon out on Molekular Sounds

 


Lost Witness team up with Sauli here on Molekular Sounds for 'Kokoon', delivering a blissful, Uplifting Trancer that's all about feel. Opening gently and growing with purpose, wrapping warm melodies around a steady, confident drive. 'Kokoon' is one of those that lifts you up and keeps you there.

Enjoy and PLAY LOUD!




Dimitris Kechagias Review:
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Lost Witness & Sauli’s “Kokoon,” released on Molekular Sounds, is an exemplary modern uplifting trance production that achieves technical mastery while offering profound emotional resonance. The track opens with a steady pulse and gradual layering of melodic motifs, immediately showcasing its rhythmic precision and groove. The driving 140 BPM tempo is supported by punchy metallic kicks, tight basslines, and carefully EQ’d percussive accents that produce a cohesive rhythmic foundation. This rhythmic clarity ensures an effortless energy flow, which is critical for both club and festival environments as well as fitness and wellness applications, where consistent tempo supports movement synchronization and cardiovascular engagement. The melodic architecture of “Kokoon” is particularly striking. Lush harmonic layers and soaring synth leads weave a rich sonic tapestry, with transitions and build-ups that are fluid and natural. The track’s structure reflects a deep understanding of trance composition, with tension and release perfectly timed to maintain momentum without overwhelming the listener. Its euphoric climax is supported by spatial effects, including reverbs and delays that create an immersive three-dimensional soundscape. This spatial design not only enhances club performances but also contributes to a sense of mental expansion and focus; research on auditory enrichment demonstrates that immersive stereophonic experiences can stimulate mood regulation and cognitive flow states (Levitin, 2006; Thoma et al., 2013). Production quality in “Kokoon” is immaculate, with meticulous attention to dynamic range and loudness balance. The mastering process preserves the track’s dynamic energy while ensuring it is club-ready and compatible with professional DJ workflows, where BPM consistency and cue point clarity are crucial. The arrangement demonstrates originality while adhering to the uplifting trance framework, allowing for effortless integration into set flows and maximizing crowd reaction potential. This is further reinforced by the track’s highly replayable nature, as its emotional resonance and melodic hooks invite repeated listens without fatigue. From a wellness perspective, the euphoric yet structured energy of “Kokoon” holds remarkable potential. Scientific studies have shown that listening to high-BPM, melodic electronic music can enhance mood, reduce perceived exertion during exercise, and stimulate dopamine release (Karageorghis & Priest, 2012; Salimpoor et al., 2011). In yoga, spin classes, or high-intensity workouts, tracks like this can improve endurance and create a sense of flow by aligning heart rate with rhythmic patterns. Its uplifting and euphoric sonic qualities also promote relaxation and stress reduction post-session, aligning with research on music’s capacity to lower cortisol levels and encourage emotional well-being (Koelsch, 2010). In conclusion, “Kokoon” excels across all performance criteria, combining rhythmic strength, harmonic depth, and pristine production to deliver a multi-dimensional experience. Its technical proficiency and emotional impact make it not only a festival and club favorite but also a powerful tool for enhancing human wellness. #PureGold Loveit [/content]
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[item value="10"]Cohesion & Storytelling[/item]
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Suggested Bibliography:

Karageorghis, C. I., & Priest, D. L. (2012). Music in the exercise domain: A review and synthesis. International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 5(1), 67–84.
Koelsch, S. (2010). Towards a neural basis of music-evoked emotions. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 14(3), 131–137.
Levitin, D. J. (2006). This is Your Brain on Music. New York: Dutton.
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, 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 & Emotion, 27(3), 534–543.




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