19-396: N-Trance ( / ˈ ɛ n t r ɑː n s / ) are a British electronic music group who were formed by Kevin O'Toole and Dale Longworth in 1991. The group is known for their European hit songs " Set You Free " and " Electronic Pleasure ", and their covers of the 1970s disco songs " Stayin' Alive ", " D.I.S.C.O. ", " Shake Ya Body ", and " Da Ya Think I'm Sexy? ". They had 14 charting singles in
38-709: A cover of the song on their 2008 single "Head Rolls Off". In September 2021, English singer Kyla La Grange covered the song, saying "I wanted to re-work it in a way that brought out the sadness". Electronic Pleasure Electronic Pleasure is the first full-length studio album released by British electronic music group N-Trance . It was released in November 1995 and the U.S. on 1996. Music & Media wrote, "The album of this group, based around Kevin O' Toole and Dale Longworth, consists mostly of high-tempo techno, although some tracks have swingbeat , jungle , ragga and hip hop influences. "Gimme 1 2 3 4 5"
57-700: A single in October 1993 by label All Around the World but did not chart until a re-release in April the following year, just making the UK top 40 at number 39. Another re-release in January 1995 was much more successful, peaking at number two in the UK. Same year, it was included on the band's debut album, Electronic Pleasure (1995). Later, it was remixed and re-released in 2001, this time reaching number four. Its music video
76-453: Is one of those groovy mixtures, in which the rhythm around Ricardo Da Force ' ( KLF ) and Jerome Stokes' rapping is much looser. "I Don't Wanna Lose Your Love...Again" is a touching ballad with a warm sax solo." British magazine Music Week noted, "A mixes collection of dance styles, ranging from electro-pop to solid soul . It includes their two hits and a half dozen other tracks which could spin off as successful singles." All music
95-520: Is the first major hit for them. It is, as I said, a terrible record, but it has made No.6 first week out so what do I know?" Simon Price from Melody Maker described "Set You Free" as "thunderous, monsoon-drenched". The 1995 version of "Set You Free" was successful on the charts in Europe, peaking at number two on the UK Singles Chart . It peaked at that position during its fifth week on
114-469: The Machine as their third album. Two new tracks ("Free Running" and "The Earth Is Dying") were recorded to go with the recordings previously made in 1997. The album was released as digital download only. Set You Free (N-Trance song) " Set You Free " is a song written and recorded by English rave band N-Trance , featuring vocals from English singer Kelly Llorenna . It was officially released as
133-588: The UK during 1994–2004. Kevin O'Toole and Dale Longworth formed N-Trance in 1990, after meeting at Oldham College in Greater Manchester , where they were both studying sound engineering and they were signed by Pete Waterman 's 380 Records (a sub-label of PWL ). Vocalist Kelly Llorenna sang on their first song, " Set You Free ", recorded at Revolution Studios in Cheadle Hulme in July 1992. It
152-555: The UK, after 1,200,000 units were sold and streamed. The accompanying music video for "Set You Free" was directed by prolific music video director Steve Price and shot in various locations in County Durham and North Yorkshire . The video comprises scenes of fireworks, the band dancing and singing in a nightclub , in front of Cliffords Tower in York , England and travelling in a stretched limousine . The scene at Cliffords Tower
171-455: The UK, after selling over 600,000 copies. The single was also released in other European countries and Australia. The group recorded their first full-length album, Electronic Pleasure , in November 1995, which featured seven vocalists including David Grant , Viveen Wray and musicians such as Vinny Burns and Snake Davis. Their next single, a cover of the Bee Gees hit " Stayin' Alive ",
190-415: The big time thanks to a strong chorus and less of the normal quota of Euro cheese." In his UK chart commentary, James Masterton said, "I would personally argue that this is a terrible record. It starts promisingly, with a strong melody powerfully sung. Thirty seconds in though this is all but swamped by a frantic rave beat, [...] N-Trance have been making inroads on the chart for over a year now but this
209-770: The chart. The single entered the top 10 also in Ireland and the Netherlands, as well as on the Eurochart Hot 100 , where it peaked at number nine. Additionally, "Set You Free" was a top 20 hit in Sweden and Switzerland, while reaching the top 50 in Germany. Outside Europe, it was a hit in Australia, where it reached number 11. It earned a gold record there, with a sale of 35,000 singles and a double platinum record in
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#1732787711154228-452: The opening of the song, which features thunder, lightning and rain, "their faces light up, and they're transported back to where they were." Larry Flick from Billboard described the song as a "lively Euro-NRG romp". In December 1994, Music Week wrote, "This record is now on its third release simply because retail and club reaction has demanded it. With 50,000 copies already sold, this very Euro dance -style tune could finally make
247-407: The other member of N-Trance] came into my college and asked if anyone sung, and everyone replied 'Kelly sings!'" They later headed to O'Toole's bedroom studio to do a vocal demo. For Llorenna, her vocals "captured that childhood moment in time. It was just me and five lads in a transit van going up to Belfast or Glasgow every week, playing the song for petrol money." She claims that when people hear
266-439: Was a Eurodance song called "Turn Up The Power" , the radio mix and official single included vocals from Viveen Wray, and a rap by T-1K. This song peaked at No. 23. After a number of years performing live over the UK, N-Trance's popularity and the reception towards "Set You Free", had increased significantly. The song was re-released again in 1995 and became a major hit, reaching No. 2 in the charts and being certified Platinum in
285-589: Was directed by prolific music video director Steve Price. The song was inspired by a night out in the Haçienda in Manchester that N-Trance's Kevin O'Toole had in 1989. "They used to pass round pints of water, and a woman came up to me and I felt her heartbeat through her top," he said. "The songs created a diary of what was happening at the time." Llorenna was only 16 when she recorded the vocals in 1992. She told Vice : "Kevin [O'Toole] and Dale [Longworth,
304-491: Was fortuitously or coincidentally shot on 3 November 1994, which coincided with an annual Guy Fawkes Night Fireworks display organised by York City Council . The nightclub scenes were shot at Bianco's, Stockton-on-Tees . It is claimed that the video cost around £5,000 to make. Original version Remix Shipments figures based on certification alone. Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. Scottish band Frightened Rabbit included
323-416: 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 , former 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. Their second full-length album, Happy Hour ,
342-513: Was not released as a single and N-Trance bought out their contract with 380 Records. They then signed to a new label, All Around the World in September 1993. By this point N-Trance had developed their live shows and were gaining popularity. On their new label, "Set You Free" was released as a single in 1993, rising to No. 82 in the charts. In 1994, "Set You Free" was re-released achieving a higher chart position of No. 39. N-Trance's next single
361-461: Was released in 1999. Hit singles from the album included cover versions of Rod Stewart 's " Da 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 . Viveen Wray was the N-Trance vocalist on "Paradise City" which hit number 28 in the UK charts. In February 2009, the group released The Mind of
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