This review covers the trance track Roger Goode – In The Beginning (Original Radio Edit).
This track was released in 2002 as a single along with a remix and music video.
The track starts off with a synth melody. A pad joins the track along with a chime element. A choir element is also layered in with this.
From there, a bassline joins the track as the other elements fade out. A non-lyrical vocal joins the track along with the drum kit and other synth elements. Most of the elements drop out for a moment before returning. The vocals then go through a main chorus as a stutter element make a brief appearance.
The trim kit then drop outs as the pads take over for a moment. Then, the drum kit and non-lyrical vocals take over for a bit. The vocals drop out, with other elements continuing for a moment. After a reverse cymbal, the track more or less drops out completely.
After that, the vocals continue for a verse, backed by the synth pads and synth melody. Eventually, the drum kit returns and the vocals continue in a non-lyrical manner. The non-lyrical vocals drop out as a piano continues. The other elements drop out, leaving the piano to lead the track out.
For me, there is a lot going for this track. For one, the bassline works quite well. Not only does this bassline sit back and provide some nice warmth to the track, but the track also isolates it and allows it to be the main featured element for brief moments of time. In all honesty, it works quite well and I found it to be enjoyable.
The second thing I notice is the vocals. This really adds a nice amount of personality and they give the track something very pleasant to listen to on top of everything else. They work very well both in the lyrical and non-lyrical sections. So, a definite thumbs up from me on that as well.
Finally, the pads and synth melody/piano. This adds a lot of good qualities to the track and fills everything out nicely. I found it quite enjoyable to listen to.
My only problem with this track is that it feels like it tried to cram everything into a very short period of time. I get that it’s a radio edit, so it has to be shortened to some degree, but that doesn’t mean that everything has to be shortened to the point of being really brief segments. Instead, I would have advocated simply removing a section and extending the remaining sections to they can be at least enjoyed more fully. As it stands now, it’s just quick snapshots of what a fuller track sounds like which can be a bit disappointing.
Overall, this track really has a lot going for it. It has good vocals, good bassline, and even good melodies and pads throughout. It’s almost unfortunate that this is all crammed into a short track which makes it difficult to appreciate everything more fully. Still, it’s a very solid track and is one I do recommend listening to.
Score
7.5/10
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