Monument
Blank & Jones · 2004
78 min · 14 tracks · trance
Ethereal melodies intertwine with driving beats, creating a sonic landscape that invites transcendence and reflection.
Top tracks — play these first
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What You Need Start here — This track showcases a perfect blend of uplifting melodies and rhythmic drive, encapsulating the essence of early 2000s trance.
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City of Angels — With its lush synth layers and emotive build-up, this track exemplifies the cinematic quality that defines much of the album.
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Perfect Silence — A standout for its haunting vocals and expansive production, it reflects both the beauty and introspection present throughout the album.
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Urban Hymn — This track combines urban elements with traditional trance sounds, showcasing Blank & Jones' innovative approach to blending genres.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- back-loaded listening experiences
- extended tracks for deep immersion
- calm moments for reflective thinking
- uplifting melodies for urban strolls
- atmospheric soundscapes for relaxation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer concise, upbeat songs
- want constant tempo changes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album marked a significant step in gaining wider recognition for the duo.
- Themes
- cityscapes at dusk· ethereal soundscapes· transcendent journeys
- Career context
- When 'Monument' was released in 2004, Blank & Jones were already established figures in the trance scene, having gained prominence with their earlier albums. This album marked a continuation of their exploration into atmospheric soundscapes and melodic progressions, building on the success of their previous work, 'Relax.'
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chicane· Above & Beyond· BT
Tracklist
- 1 Monument 0:47
- 2 What You Need Start here 3:34
- 3 City of Angels 4:48
- 4 Mind of the Wonderful (album) 9:17
- 5 Zero Gravity 5:35
- 6 Stars Shine Bright 4:42
- 7 Perfect Silence 6:14
- 8 Flowtation 7:31
- 9 Waiting for the Light 6:22
- 10 Urban Hymn 5:45
- 11 That's Right 2:28
- 12 A Forest (Ron van Den Beuken remix edit) 4:35
- 13 A Forest (Ron van Den Beuken remix) 7:46
- 14 A Forest (Exor remix) 8:43
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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