Wishful Thinking

Paul van DykKolonie

BPM128 Key4BA♭ MajorEnergyPeak timeTrance (Main Floor)Progressive Trance

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2:35·Released 2021·

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About This Track

Wishful Thinking by Paul van Dyk, Kolonie is a bass-heavy, groove-locked Trance (Main Floor) / Progressive Trance track at 128 BPM with high drive and strong groove. At 80% energy, it delivers peak-time intensity.

Harmonic Context

At 4B, this track opens up harmonic mixing with adjacent keys, enabling smooth melodic transitions.

Rhythmic Foundation

At 128 BPM, this Trance (Main Floor) track is built for peak time — high intensity, full commitment.

Energy Profile

With 80% energy and high drive, heavy bass weight, this track locks into a deep groove.

Track Character

Energy80%

Drive65%

Groove83%

Brightness45%

Bass Weight80%

Tempo128 BPM

Key4B

Major · 8

2:35

Duration

47%

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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