Best 100 epic trance releases

Epic Trance, often synonymous with Uplifting Trance, is a subgenre of trance music that emerged in the wake of progressive trance in 1996. It is characterized by its cinematic feel, expansive atmosphere, emotional and dreamy melodies, and the use of orchestral instruments. The genre typically features a tempo of around 135-150 BPM, with repeating melodies and a musical form that builds tension through ‘peaks’ and ‘drops’ elements.