The Forging of Steel

John O'Callaghan

BPM140 Key10AB MinorEnergySustainerTrance (Main Floor)

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7:45·Released 2016·

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About This Track

The Forging of Steel by John O'Callaghan is a bass-forward Trance (Main Floor) track at 140 BPM with moderate drive and subtle groove. At 50% energy, it works as a mid-set sustainer — enough momentum to keep the floor moving without pushing into peak territory.

Harmonic Context

At 10A, this track opens up harmonic mixing with adjacent keys, enabling smooth melodic transitions.

Rhythmic Foundation

At 140 BPM, this Trance (Main Floor) track sits in groove sustainer territory — maintaining momentum without forcing the energy up.

Energy Profile

With 50% energy, heavy bass weight, this track offers a balanced energy profile for flexible mixing.

Track Character

Energy50%

Drive56%

Groove33%

Brightness55%

Bass Weight67%

Tempo140 BPM

Key10A

Minor · 11

7:45

Duration

52%

Mood

-17 dB

Loudness

About this artist

John O'Callaghan

John O'Callaghan is an Irish trance producer and DJ known for his work in progressive and uplifting trance. His productions combine melodic elements with driving rhythms, establishing him as a notable figure in the…

Median BPM: 138
Top key: 11A · F♯ Minor
Active: 2025
Tracks: 54

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