Forbidden Desire by GMark: A Trance Trip Worth Taking
If you’ve ever wondered what happens when trance music meets that one forbidden crush you can’t stop thinking about, GMark’s Forbidden Desire has your answer. Released in 2015 under the UK-based label Equinox Recordings, this album is a solid entry into the world of electronic beats and euphoric drops. It’s not reinventing the wheel, but hey, sometimes you just want the wheel to roll smoothly while you zone out.
The album leans heavily into its namesake track, “Forbidden Desire,” which comes in three versions: the Original Mix, a Vla-D Remix, and… well, the plain old version (not sure why it's listed twice, but who am I to judge?). Let’s dive into two tracks that stuck with me like gum on a hot summer sidewalk.
First up, the Original Mix of “Forbidden Desire.” This one grabs you by the feels right from the start. The build-up? Slow-burn perfection. You know those moments at a club where the DJ teases the drop for what feels like an eternity? That’s exactly what GMark does here—but unlike some DJs who leave you hanging so long you forget why you cared, this payoff is worth it. When the beat finally hits, it’s like finding a twenty-dollar bill in an old jacket pocket—unexpected yet deeply satisfying. The melody loops around your brain like a catchy jingle you don’t mind being stuck with.
Then there’s the Vla-D Remix, which flips the vibe entirely. If the original mix is the moody, mysterious stranger across the room, the remix is their wilder sibling dragging you onto the dance floor. It amps up the energy with harder kicks and sharper synths, making it perfect for peak-hour madness. What makes it memorable isn’t just the technical wizardry—it’s how it somehow keeps the emotional core of the track alive amidst all the chaos. Like eating spicy food; it burns, but you keep coming back for more.
Now, let’s talk about the elephant in the room: Why only one main track remixed three ways? At first glance, it feels lazy, like ordering a pizza and getting three slices of the same topping. But honestly, after listening to these variations, I get it. Each version explores a different facet of “Forbidden Desire,” almost like GMark was saying, “Here’s the song… now watch me break it apart and put it back together again.” Spoiler alert: He nails it.
So, would I recommend Forbidden Desire? Absolutely—if you’re into trance or need something to soundtrack your late-night existential crises. Sure, it’s not groundbreaking, but it doesn’t have to be. Sometimes, music just needs to make you feel something, even if that feeling is “Wow, my feet hurt from dancing too much.”
Final thought: Listening to this album feels like falling for someone you shouldn’t—a little dangerous, kinda thrilling, and totally addictive. Just try not to blast it at work unless you want your coworkers giving you weird looks. Trust me on that one.
