Songbook Acoustic Version: When Trance Goes Unplugged (And Nails It)
Alright, let’s cut to the chase. Songbook Acoustic Version by Various isn’t just another electronic album trying too hard—it’s a damn bold move. Released in 2009 under Armada Digital, this Dutch gem flips trance on its head with stripped-down acoustic vibes that slap harder than you’d expect. Yeah, it’s still got that ethereal energy we love from trance but swaps out synths for strings and beats for raw emotion. And honestly? It works.
Now, I’m not gonna lie—some tracks hit harder than others. Take “Lift Me Up (Acoustic Version)” for instance. This one grabs you by the soul and doesn’t let go. The vocals are hauntingly beautiful, like someone whispering secrets directly into your brain. It’s soft yet punches you right in the feels. You can almost picture yourself sitting alone at 3 AM, staring out a rain-streaked window while questioning every life choice ever made. That’s the power of this track—it’s heavy without even trying.
Then there’s “Back To You Feat. Adrina Thorpe (Acoustic Version).” Holy crap, does this song know how to linger. Adrina’s voice is smooth as hell, gliding over gentle guitar plucks like butter melting on toast. But what gets me is the build-up—or lack thereof. Instead of going full bombastic anthem mode like most trance remixes would, it stays chill. Like, frustratingly chill. And somehow, that makes it addictive as f. Every time I hear it, I forget where I am for a second.
Look, not every track here is groundbreaking. Some feel repetitive if you binge-listen, which is kinda ironic since these are supposed to be "different" versions of their original counterparts. But hey, nobody said perfection was easy. What keeps this album alive is its gutsy attempt to mix two worlds—electronic euphoria and acoustic intimacy—and mostly pulling it off.
Here’s the kicker though: listening to Songbook Acoustic Version feels less like an album experience and more like flipping through someone’s personal diary. Each track has this unfiltered honesty that sneaks up on you when you least expect it. So yeah, maybe it’s not perfect, but who cares? Sometimes being real trumps being polished any day.
Final thought? If this album were a person, it’d probably be that moody friend who plays guitar late at night and says deep s no one understands until years later. Cheers to that weirdo.
Make Me Feel Feat. Maria Nillius (Acoustic Version)
4:48
Back To You (Acoustic Version)
4:48
Beautiful (Glimpse Of Heaven) (Acoustic Version)
6:17
Back To You Feat. Adrina Thorpe (Acoustic Version)
4:48
Turn Back Time (Acoustic Version)
4:46
Ocean Drive (Acoustic Version)
4:25
Free (Acoustic Version)
4:23
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Catalog Numbers
ARDI1086
Labels
Armada Digital
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Formats
14 × File
MP3
Compilation
320 kbps
Notes
BPM, Key:
1: 164 BPM, A minor
2: 129 BPM, B♭ minor
3: 132 BPM, B minor
4: 134 BPM, B♭ major
5: 117 BPM, E major
6: 67 BPM, A♭ minor
7: 112 BPM, E major
8: 130 BPM, A major
9: 68 BPM, G♭ major
10: 135 BPM, A♭ minor
11: 136 BPM, A major
12: 135 BPM, A major
13: 136 BPM, A minor
14: 130 BPM, B♭ minor
Interesting fact about Album
Here’s something cool: The album *Songbook Acoustic Version* by Various artists is a unique twist on electronic trance music. Released in 2009 in the Netherlands under Armada Digital, it reimagines popular tracks with an acoustic spin. Imagine hearing trance classics like "Lift Me Up" or "Ocean Drive" stripped down to gentle melodies and raw vocals. It’s like rediscovering your favorite songs in a whole new way—proof that electronic music can feel intimate too.
