Inertia (8) – The Chamber

The original mix of this release is filled with elements heard throughout John O’Callaghan’s list of productions. It is a very traditional trance track with a build-up complete with compounding synth-effects and rolling drums, but it works very well. The melody is quite simple once the breakdown kicks in, but the whistle-like background effect helps to carry it with strength. I’ve heard the track played live and the uplifting emotion is well delivered. While the original mix could be a launch pad into late night trance, the remix by Chris Hampshire pushes the listener neither higher nor lower. The remix is oriented towards the bass line and stays away from the uplifting approach of the original. It’s not as captivating as the original version and leaves you looking for more. Sticking to the original mix myself, this was definitely one of my favourite trance tracks of 2005.