Guiding Light

Paul van DykSue McLaren

BPM138 Key6BB♭ MajorEnergySustainerTrance (Main Floor)

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4:03·Released 2020·

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Guiding Light

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About This Track

Guiding Light by Paul van Dyk, Sue McLaren is a bass-heavy, groove-locked Trance (Main Floor) track at 138 BPM with moderate drive and strong groove. At 47% energy, it works as a mid-set sustainer — enough momentum to keep the floor moving without pushing into peak territory.

Harmonic Context

At 6B, this track opens up harmonic mixing with adjacent keys, enabling smooth melodic transitions.

Rhythmic Foundation

At 138 BPM, this Trance (Main Floor) track sits in groove sustainer territory — maintaining momentum without forcing the energy up.

Energy Profile

With 47% energy, heavy bass weight, this track locks into a deep groove.

Track Character

Energy47%

Drive54%

Groove79%

Brightness71%

Bass Weight81%

Tempo138 BPM

Key6B

Major · 10

4:03

Duration

56%

Mood

-12 dB

Loudness

About this artist

Paul van Dyk

Paul van Dyk is a German trance producer and DJ known for his contributions to the progressive and uplifting trance sound. His work spans releases across major electronic music labels and has established him as a…

Median BPM: 138
Top key: 8A · A Minor
Active: 1998–2020
Tracks: 54

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