Tell Me Why (The Riddle)

Paul van DykSaint Etienne

BPM138 Key12BE MajorEnergySustainerTrance (Main Floor)

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5:53·Released 2007·

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About This Track

Tell Me Why (The Riddle) by Paul van Dyk, Saint Etienne is a bass-heavy, groove-locked Trance (Main Floor) track at 138 BPM with moderate drive and strong groove. At 41% energy, it works as a mid-set sustainer — enough momentum to keep the floor moving without pushing into peak territory.

Harmonic Context

At 12B, 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 41% energy, heavy bass weight, this track locks into a deep groove.

Track Character

Energy41%

Drive49%

Groove83%

Brightness47%

Bass Weight88%

Tempo138 BPM

Key12B

Major · 4

5:53

Duration

44%

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: 1998–2026
Tracks: 80

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