Into The Light by DJ Technique: A Forgotten Trance Gem That Still Glows
Let’s get one thing straight—1999 was a wild year for electronic music, and DJ Technique's Into The Light is proof of that. Released under LCD Records in the UK, this little slice of trance heaven might not have blown up the charts, but damn if it doesn’t still hit hard when you stumble across it.
The album keeps things simple with just two mixes of the title track: “Into The Light (A1 Mix)” and “Into The Light (B1 Mix).” But don’t let the minimalism fool you. These tracks are like those quiet friends at a party who suddenly bust out some mind-blowing story—their impact sneaks up on you.
I gotta talk about the A1 Mix first because, honestly, it’s unforgettable. It starts off slow, almost teasing you with these soft pads and a heartbeat-like kick drum. Then BAM—it lifts into this euphoric swell that feels like breaking through clouds after a storm. The melody? Pure serotonin. I remember listening to it late one night, headphones on, staring at my ceiling like I’d just discovered religion or something. There’s no lyrics, but man, does it feel like it’s saying something deep. Like hope bottled up into five minutes of sound.
Then there’s the B1 Mix, which takes the same bones and flips them into something darker, heavier. If the A1 Mix is sunrise, this one’s twilight. The bassline has more grit, the synths stab harder, and the whole vibe is edgier. I played this during a road trip once, windows down, wind whipping through the car, and swear I felt invincible. It’s the kind of track that makes you grip the steering wheel tighter and think, Yeah, life’s chaotic, but I’m ready for it.
What gets me about Into The Light is how raw it feels. No flashy production tricks, no overdone drops—just pure emotion cranked to eleven. You can tell DJ Technique wasn’t trying to reinvent the wheel here; they were just making music that mattered to them. And somehow, 20+ years later, it still matters.
So yeah, maybe this album flew under the radar back in ‘99, lost in the sea of big-name trance acts. But every now and then, someone digs it up, presses play, and remembers why we fell in love with this genre in the first place.
Oh, and fun fact? I once saw a vinyl copy of this thing priced at $200 online. Guess even forgotten gems find their way into the spotlight eventually.
