The group was founded by Dale Longworth and Kevin O'Toole in Oldham, England in 1990. Other members have included Kelly Llorenna, Rachel McFarlane and Richard Lyte (Ricardo Da Force).
Longworth and O'Toole met at The Oldham College, both being aspiring sound engineers. They initially began producing instrumental dance music together, going through a variety of names before finally adopting N-Trance.
Their early demos, including a rave version of a children's television show, made little impression. Trying a more serious approach with their next song, 1991s "Back to the Bass", N-Trance caught the attention of Pete Waterman as Longworth worked on his TV show The Hitman and Her. Waterman signed the band to his 380 Records label (now known as Eastern Bloc Records).
However, problems with sample clearance prevented the single's release. The band continued to write and record, adding vocalist Kelly Llorenna to the fold for the recording of their next single, "Set You Free". However, N-Trance chose not to release the single with 380 Records, opting instead to buy themselves out of their contract with the label. The band signed with a new label, All Around the World, and released "Set You Free" in early 1993.
The new single and the group's theatrical live performances, which included dancers and flame-throwers, as well as new vocalist Kelly Llorenna and rapper T-1K, propelled N-Trance to prominence in the European dance scene. At first "Set You Free" reached a lowly chart position of 82 in the UK Singles Chart, however, it was re-released in April 1994 and became the group's first top 40 hit, reaching no. 39.
"Turn Up the Power", featuring Loveland vocalist Rachel McFarlane, followed in October of the same year and sold considerably more copies, reaching no. 23.
Following the sudden increase in the group's popularity, they were pressured into a second re-release of "Set You Free". This time the track peaked at no. 2 in the UK chart, and was to become the highest selling dance single of 1995 - selling over 600,000 copies in the UK alone, and also charting in continental Europe and in Australia. "Set You Free" has since gone on to be one of the most remixed songs ever, with over forty mixes available.
The group recorded their first full-length album, Electronic Pleasure, in November 1995, which featured seven of the group's ever-expanding roster of vocalists (including David Grant), and musicians such as Vinny Burns and Snake Davis. Similarly, N-Trance's musical range expanded, embracing rap, disco and other styles in its scope.
The group's next single, a surprising cover of the Bee Gees hit "Stayin' Alive", was not only a massive international hit, but also featured a vocalist who would help define N-Trance's sound in the future, Ricardo Da Force, formerly rapper with The KLF.
Upon its release in the UK it debuted at no. 2, and internationally it became one of the biggest UK exports of 1995, reaching no. 1 in Australia and being top 5 in a number of European charts.
[edit] Later years
The release of further commercially successful singles, like "Electronic Pleasure", afforded N-Trance the possibility of building their own recording studio, Deep Blue, in 1996. They spent the following year and a half recording their second full-length album, Happy Hour, which was eventually released in 1999.
Hit singles from the album included disco cover versions of Rod Stewart's "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?" and Ottawan's "D.I.S.C.O.", and the hardcore techno clatter of "The Mind of the Machine", which featured the actor Steven Berkoff.
A best of album entitled Best Of N-Trance 1992-2002 was released in early 2001, backed by a trance remix of "Set You Free" which reached number 7 in October of that year.
In 2005, Longworth and O'Toole reached the Top 10, with the single "So Much Love to Give" released under the pseudonym the Freeloaders.
In October 2006 a new single was announced (with a sample) on the N-Trance website entitled "Nothing Lasts Forever".
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Turn Up the Power
N-Trance Lyrics
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(Oh, yeah!)
Do you feel the energy inside your body ? (Oh, yeah)
Can you feel the music, oh don't ever lose it (Yeeeeeah)
Turn up the power everybody!
Turn up the power everywhere!
Turn up the power. Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Throw the switch, start it up.
I made you move, now you come unstuck.
You're pullin' the levers, watching them dials.
The time has come for the madman's smiles.
Activated, generated,
Breathin' life in the mind he created,
Knockin' you back with a beat you can't stop.
Gonna rock, gonna rock 'til you drop.
I'm the taker, you're the maker,
Like a T-1-K, I'm the new terminator.
They came down to belong to the sound.
Keep the S. L. spin, spinning 'round and around.
Another question without an answer:
Who created the ultimate dancer?
Energy for you to devour.
Yeah, turn up the power!
(Oh, yeah!)
Do you feel emotion singing with devotion? (Oh, yeah)
Can you feel the pressure always gonna getcha? (Yeeeeeah)
In demanding, I'm commanding.
Once you summer fall lead you understanding
Don't hesitate 'cause I know what you mean.
You dance to the rhythm of another machine.
Look in my eyes, they hypnotize.
A logical brain the lives, and never lies.
Made by man, destroyed by the enemy,
Is it a vision of high technology.
Heartbeat gettin' faster.
Disobey the order of your master.
No command you, no heart and soul.
Have I lost my grip, am I losing control?
Malfunction, mass corruption,
All in all, a countdown to destruction.
Set your body in a final hour.
Yeah, turn up the power.
Do you feel the energy inside your body? Oh, yeah!
Can you feel the music? Oh don't ever lose it. Oh, yeah!
Do you feel emotion singing with devotion? Oh, yeah!
Can you feel the pressure? Always gonna getcha. Yeah!
N-Trance's song "Turn Up the Power" is an upbeat dance track that urges listeners to let go and feel the music. The lyrics suggest that the power of the music can move your body and soul, providing a release from the pressures of life. The song starts with a call to "strike back" and turns into an invitation to "dance with me," encouraging listeners to let go and enjoy the moment.
The first verse speaks to the power of the music and how it can create energy inside your body. The singer asks, "Do you feel the energy inside your body?" and encourages listeners to never lose that feeling. The chorus repeats the phrase "turn up the power," urging people to increase the intensity of the music and dance with abandon.
The second verse is more cryptic, but still speaks to the power of the music. The lines "I'm the taker, you're the maker/Like a T-1-K, I'm the new terminator" suggest that the singer is taking control, but also acknowledging the importance of the listener in creating the music's power. The verse ends with a warning that the power of the music can lead to destruction. The final chorus repeats the same themes, with a focus on the emotions and pressures that can be released through dance.
Overall, "Turn Up the Power" is a song about letting go and embracing the power of music. The lyrics suggest that music can provide an escape, and encourage listeners to enjoy the moment and let the beat take control.
Line by Line Meaning
Strike back! (Oh, yeah!)
Get ready for action and take the first move confidently.
Do you feel the energy inside your body? (Oh, yeah)
Are you able to sense the excitement and vigor within you?
Can you feel the music, oh don't ever lose it (Yeeeeeah)
Can you perceive the rhythm and melody of the music and don't ever let it go?
Turn up the power everybody!
Increase the intensity and volume of the music for everyone to enjoy fully.
Turn up the power (uh uh) and dance with me!
Crank up the power and move together to the beat with me.
Turn up the power everywhere!
Maximize the power and volume of the music in every corner and area.
Turn up the power. Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Raise the energy level and strength of the music. An expression of enthusiasm and excitement.
Throw the switch, start it up.
Activate and trigger the musical apparatus.
I made you move, now you come unstuck.
I initiated the rhythm and actions, now you can't stop.
You're pullin' the levers, watching them dials.
You are controlling and monitoring the musical mechanism.
The time has come for the madman's smiles.
The moment has arrived for the crazy and fanatical joy.
Activated, generated,
The machine has been turned on and produced.
Breathin' life in the mind he created,
Giving life to the mind and ideas of the creator.
Knockin' you back with a beat you can't stop.
Pushing you back with an unbeatable thrum that you cannot resist.
Gonna rock, gonna rock 'til you drop.
Going to dance until you fall from exhaustion.
I'm the taker, you're the maker,
I am accepting the rhythm, and you are making the rhythm.
Like a T-1-K, I'm the new terminator.
Similar to T-1-K, I am the new destroyer.
They came down to belong to the sound.
They gathered to fit with the music.
Keep the S. L. spin, spinning 'round and around.
Hold on to the SL swing and keep it going around.
Another question without an answer:
Another puzzle that doesn't have a solution.
Who created the ultimate dancer?
Who made the best dancer, the most skilled rhythm follower?
Energy for you to devour.
Energy available for you to consume or absorb.
Yeah, turn up the power! (Oh, yeah!)
An expression of excitement and encouragement to increase the music intensity.
Do you feel emotion singing with devotion? (Oh, yeah)
Can you experience passion and dedication while singing?
Can you feel the pressure always gonna getcha? (Yeeeeeah)
Are you able to perceive the influence and impact of the music always upon you?
In demanding, I'm commanding.
In calling for it, I am taking control.
Once you summer fall lead you understanding
After you trip and stumble, the experience will help you comprehend things better.
Don't hesitate 'cause I know what you mean.
Don't be reluctant, because I know what you're trying to say.
You dance to the rhythm of another machine.
You sway to the tune of another instrument.
Look in my eyes, they hypnotize.
Glance into my eyes, and they will put you under a spell.
A logical brain the lives, and never lies.
The brain with intelligence that is alive continually and always truthful.
Made by man, destroyed by the enemy,
Created by humans but exterminated by adversaries.
Is it a vision of high technology.
An image of advanced and complex tech.
Heartbeat gettin' faster.
Heart rate accelerating.
Disobey the order of your master.
Defy the rules and commands of your superior.
No command you, no heart and soul.
There is no authority, no emotion or passion.
Have I lost my grip, am I losing control?
Am I losing my hold and authority or grip on this situation?
Malfunction, mass corruption,
Disorder, malfunction, widespread corruption.
All in all, a countdown to destruction.
Overall, heading towards an end result of devastating failure or destruction.
Set your body in a final hour.
Prepare yourself for the last moment.
Yeah, turn up the power. (Oh, yeah!)
A call for raising the energy and strength of the music.
Do you feel the energy inside your body? Oh, yeah!
Are you able to sense the excitement and vigor within you?
Can you feel the music? Oh, don't ever lose it. Oh, yeah!
Can you perceive the rhythm and melody of the music and don't ever let it go?
Do you feel emotion singing with devotion? Oh, yeah!
Can you experience passion and dedication while singing?
Can you feel the pressure? Always gonna getcha. Yeah!
Are you able to perceive the influence and impact of the music always upon you?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KEVIN O'TOOLE, DALE LONGWORTH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alex Rockstone
VERSE 1
Do you feel the energy
Inside your body
Can you feel the music
Ohh, don't ever lose it.
CHORUS
Turn up the power, everybody
Turn up the power, and dance with me
Turn up the power, everywhere
Turn up the power,
Ohh, yeah-e, yeah-e, yeah-e-yaeh
RAP
Throw the switch, start it up.
I made you move
Now ya come unstuck.
Ya pullin' the levers
Watching them dials,
The time has come
For the mad, mad smiles.
Activated, generated
Breathing life in the
Mind he created.
Knocking ya back
With a beat
Ya can't stop.
Gonna rock
Gonna rock
'Till ya drop.
I'm the taker
Your the maker.
Like a T-1K
I'm the new
Terminator,
That came down
To belong to
The sound,
Keep the sl's
Spinnin' , spinnin'
Round and around.
Another question
Without an answer,
Who created
The ultimate dancer,
Energy for you
To devour, yeah
Turn Up The Power.
VERSE 2
Do you feel emotion
Singin' with devotion
Can you feel the pressure
Whoa it's gonna get ya.
REPEAT CHORUS
RAP 2
Ain't demandin'
I'm commandin',
Won't ya stop
And following
My lead
Ya understandin'.
Don't hesitate
Coz I know
What ya mean,
Ya dancin'
To the rhythm of
Another machine.
Look in my eyes
The hypnotise
A logical brain
That lives and
Never lies,
Made by man,
Destroyed by
The enemy,
Is this the future
Of high technology ?
Heartbeat,
Gettin' faster
Disobeyed the order
Of your master,
No commandin'
You've no heart and soul
Have I lost my grip
Am I losing control ?
Malfunction mans
Corruption,
All in all
A countdown
To destruction,
Possesed ya body
In the final hour, yeah
Turn Up The Power.
REPEAT CHORUS
AATW 1994 Written by O'Toole/Longworth. Published by AATW/EMI Music.
BIG URSU
Listening to this track, brings me 25 years back, man ... those were the times to live. Not so much hate, not so many worries...
Mihai Lazar
Very good vibe! Gives me energy.
BIG URSU
Back in the early 90's !
Charles Cowart
This song is best when using surround sound headphones on max volume.
Stephen McInerney
+Charles C Must be headphones with nice bass response, right? Which ones do you recommend?
William Barker
Great tune and Rachel McFarlane is the best vocalist N Trance has ever had with Gillian Tennant a second
Alex Rockstone
VERSE 1
Do you feel the energy
Inside your body
Can you feel the music
Ohh, don't ever lose it.
CHORUS
Turn up the power, everybody
Turn up the power, and dance with me
Turn up the power, everywhere
Turn up the power,
Ohh, yeah-e, yeah-e, yeah-e-yaeh
RAP
Throw the switch, start it up.
I made you move
Now ya come unstuck.
Ya pullin' the levers
Watching them dials,
The time has come
For the mad, mad smiles.
Activated, generated
Breathing life in the
Mind he created.
Knocking ya back
With a beat
Ya can't stop.
Gonna rock
Gonna rock
'Till ya drop.
I'm the taker
Your the maker.
Like a T-1K
I'm the new
Terminator,
That came down
To belong to
The sound,
Keep the sl's
Spinnin' , spinnin'
Round and around.
Another question
Without an answer,
Who created
The ultimate dancer,
Energy for you
To devour, yeah
Turn Up The Power.
VERSE 2
Do you feel emotion
Singin' with devotion
Can you feel the pressure
Whoa it's gonna get ya.
REPEAT CHORUS
RAP 2
Ain't demandin'
I'm commandin',
Won't ya stop
And following
My lead
Ya understandin'.
Don't hesitate
Coz I know
What ya mean,
Ya dancin'
To the rhythm of
Another machine.
Look in my eyes
The hypnotise
A logical brain
That lives and
Never lies,
Made by man,
Destroyed by
The enemy,
Is this the future
Of high technology ?
Heartbeat,
Gettin' faster
Disobeyed the order
Of your master,
No commandin'
You've no heart and soul
Have I lost my grip
Am I losing control ?
Malfunction mans
Corruption,
All in all
A countdown
To destruction,
Possesed ya body
In the final hour, yeah
Turn Up The Power.
REPEAT CHORUS
AATW 1994 Written by O'Toole/Longworth. Published by AATW/EMI Music.
sakusia
Very underrated track in North America when i was there in the late 90''s. But one of the best
BIG URSU
US or Canada were never into Eurodance.
JimijaymesGuitarist
People act like Eurotrance and Eurodance were bad, maybe cheesy compared to other genres and "Set You Free" is by far the best N-Trance song but still good as genres to listen to. 90s EDM all the way