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Flying to the Moon
Electronic · 1998 · 7 tracks

Flying to the Moon

High-octane late-90s trance defined by driving 140 BPM kicks, soaring synth leads, and ethereal vocals that bridge the gap between the club floor and the cosmos.

November 9, 1998 · Groovilicious

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Flying to the Moon represents a pivotal moment in the late-90s European electronic scene, capturing Blank & Jones before they became synonymous with sunset chillout. This is high-energy, peak-time trance that prioritizes momentum and scale. The sound is characterized by a relentless, heavy-hitting kick drum and the signature 'hard trance' basslines that defined the German club circuit in 1998. It feels like a high-speed ascent, moving from the grit of the dancefloor into a more melodic, atmospheric space that justifies its celestial title.

Tracklist · 7 Tracks
01
Flying to the Moon (radio mix)
3:31
02
Flying to the Moon (Paffendorf radio cut)
4:02
03
Flying to the Moon (extended mix)
6:42
04
Flying to the Moon (club mix edit)
4:12
05
Flying to the Moon (Taucher remix)
9:54
06
Flying to the Moon (Paffendorf remix)
7:47
07
Flying to the Moon (N*D*K remix edit)
3:56
Moments Worth Listening For
the moment the kick drum drops out for a lush, cinematic pad sweep mid-track
the interplay between the aggressive hard-house bass and the delicate, breathy vocal hook
the rhythmic tension built by the rapid-fire 16th-note synth arpeggios before the final climax

How does Flying to the Moon sound next to the rest of Blank & Jones's catalogue?

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