Scratching the Surface: German trance duo Cosmic Gate at Beta

German trance duo Cosmic Gate — Nic Chagall and Bossi — has spent the last decade producing exactly the kind of slick, spacey trance you'd expect from a German trance duo named Cosmic Gate. It's big, it's shiny, it sounds best after 2 a.m. with a head full of illicit...

By Cory Casciato

October 7, 2010

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German trance duo Cosmic Gate — Nic Chagall and Bossi — has spent the last decade producing exactly the kind of slick, spacey trance you'd expect from a German trance duo named Cosmic Gate. It's big, it's shiny, it sounds best after 2 a.m. with a head full of illicit chems, and it isn't ever going to change anyone's mind about trance either way. In other words, if you already love this kind of anthemic, fist-pumping cheese, you're going to be in heaven, and if you don't, well, this is a good chance to catch up on your sleep and/or reading. The duo's latest material is melodic, vocal-centric and absolutely huge. If you're a fan of the style, you've probably heard some of their tracks in a set by Armin van Buuren or Tiësto; at very least, you've heard plenty that sound just like them. If that's what flips your lid, grab your glow sticks and head out to Beta this Thursday, October 7.

Cory Casciato is a Denver-based writer with a passion for the geeky, from old science fiction movies to brand-new video games.

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