Subgenre
Progressive Trance
Definition
Progressive trance is the slower, hypnotic wing of the genre — 128–134 BPM, built around slow-morphing pads, tribal percussion and long-form arrangements. It was defined in the mid-1990s by Sasha and John Digweed's Renaissance and Bedrock residencies, and it treats the DJ mix — not the individual track — as the actual artwork.
Progressive trance is where trance meets progressive house without either losing. It is also the wing of the genre most likely to be missed by people who only know 138 BPM uplifting anthems. Full context on the Progressive pillar page.