So… this was supposed to be a progressive trance track. I had the plan. The vision. A cold, clean vocal. Sharp, elegant instrumentation. Moody vibes. All set for a smooth, emotional journey. But then I started messing with the bass in the drop… And before I knew it — BOOM 💥 — I was knee-deep in uplifts, saw leads, and full-on “hands in the air” energy. Long story short: Progressive AF turned out a lot less progressive, and a lot more… let’s say mainstage-ready.