Electro-House, Progressive House, Trance | Hard Rock Sofa – Quasar Preview, Arty Essential Mix
Posted by Middy on February 11, 2012
I hope you all are as excited for “Quasar” as I am because the song is bigger than most. Arty premiered last night his first essential mix, masterfully weaving together a 2 hour mix of his own songs and songs of others to create a 2 hour ride of melodic, uplifting trance and house. Arty needs no introduction, but Pete Tong in his announced that Arty has forthcoming collaborations with Knife Party and Axwell, which should create some absolutely massive songs. Arty plays a few of his upcoming tracks including the much anticipated “Trio” with Matisse & Sadko, his “Walking Alone” remix, set to release on the 15th, a massive remix from fellow Russians Matisse & Sadko and some mashups he plays out to create this 2 hour journey of euphoria with Arty. Tracklist after the jump.
Arty Essential Mix
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Trance, Videos | Trance Tuesday
Posted by Middy on February 7, 2012
As promised last week, the second part of Dash Berlin’s music video series with his two singles “Better Half Of Me” & “World Falls Apart”. This Trance Tuesday has a strong progressive house influence, but these are big name artists with Armin van Buuren, Paul van Dyk, Jochen Miller, Nitrous Oxide’s remix of Above & Beyond’s “Formula Rossa” and others all contributing massive stuff recently. There are also some more traditional trance gems as well later in the post. Armin creates this more progressive house remix of Kirsty’s “Twilight” for Zouk Records, with some amazing female vocals, a well constructed guitar lead and pulsing synth chords. Get it on BEATPORT.
The trance legend, Paul van Dyk is getting ready to release his 6th artist album “Evolution” on April 3rd and just gave out a single for free to help promote the album. It is more of a progressive house type of a track, which could show a direction of the album, but I don’t think it is just because it features Austin Leeds, who is known for his progressive house. Get the free download and preorder the Album HERE.
Paul van Dyk feat. Austin Leeds – Verano
Jochen Miller teams up with Rank 1 to create this massive track with outstanding vocals from Sarah Bettens. Smooth melodic synths and a steady bassline mark this song with the perfect accompaniment of female vocals. Get it on BEATPORT.
DOWNLOAD: Rank 1 & Jochen Miller feat. Sarah Bettens – Wild & Perfect Day (Extended Mix)
This song from Ummet Ozcan starts out as what you would think would be a pretty standard trance build with a few piano motifs thrown in, but at around the 3 minute mark the song changes character rather drastically and drops into an uplifting progressive tune led by piano and light synths. Get it on BEATPORT.
DOWNLOAD: Ummet Ozcan – Cocoon (Original Mix)
Nitrous Oxide puts their own spin on this amazing single from the potent trance trio, Above & Beyond. The Polish trance producer keeps much of the original structure to the song, but adds a different feel to the bassline and a little more to the melody. Get it on BEATPORT. More trance tracks after the jump.
DOWNLOAD: Above & Beyond – Formula Rossa (Nitrous Oxide Remix)
Trance | Vinny – Good Luck (Original Mix)
Posted by W8 on February 7, 2012
If you decide that walking down this boardwalk ^ is the place you’d rather be, you need not look any further, click play and escape. I’ve been patiently waiting for this track to release since the later part of August ’11, let’s just say the wait was worth the while. Good Luck is without a doubt one of the most spectacular records I’ve heard thus far in my career of hearing, forever to be enshrined in my collection. If you are a fan of this track as I am, please consider Vinny’s long anticipation of this release and support him, buy this record at JunoDownload
DOWNLOAD: Vinny – Good Luck (Original Mix)
Electro-House, Trance | Porter Robinson (Preview), Wolfgang Gartner, Venom, Maison & Dragen
Posted by W8 on January 31, 2012
Fresh off Above & Beyond’s stellar performance last night, it’s needless to say – I’m still awake. I left the club diagnosed with an evermore addiction to bass thumping, fist pumping, bodies bumping syndrome. So, having been inspired by ruptured ringing ear drums, I dedicate this post to the appreciation of records like these heard in live, real energetic environments.
DOWNLOAD: Wolfgang Gartner – There And Back (Original Mix)
DOWNLOAD: Venom – Summer Breeze (Original Mix)
DOWNLOAD: TyDi feat. DJ Rap – Talking To Myself (Maison & Dragen Remix)
Trance, Videos | Trance Tuesdays
Posted by Middy on January 31, 2012
Dash Berlin & Jonathan Mendelsohn follow up their hit single “Better Half Of Me” with the sequel, “World Falls Apart” and it easily lives up to the lofty expectations set by the “Better Half Of Me”. Dash Berlin is known for making great music videos and the above video for “Better Half Of Me” is a prime example of that. Look out for the sequel to the video of “Better Half Of Me” with the video for the song “World Falls Apart” next week here or just find it on the Armada youtube channel. This is a big week with releases from Ferry Corsten, Dash Berlin, Maor & Levi and many more. These are all great uplifting trance songs for either relaxing or cruising down the freeway. Be sure to be on the look out for Ferry Corsten’s upcoming album “WKND” on February 24th and if you like these songs check out the artists on facebook etc. Do not pass up on these quality tracks from the 1st to the last, and support the artists on Beatport. I also included Dj Shogun’s radio show podcast and another song after the jump..
DOWNLOAD: Ferry Corsten ft Ben Hague – Ain’t No Stoppin’ (Original Extended Mix)
BUY: Ferry Corsten ft Ben Hague – Ain’t No Stoppin’ (Original Extended Mix)
DOWNLOAD: Dash Berlin ft. Jonathan Mendelsohn – World Falls Apart (Club Mix)
BUY: Dash Berlin ft. Jonathan Mendelsohn – World Falls Apart (Club Mix)
DOWNLOAD: Boom Jinx Feat. Justine Suissa – Phoenix From The Flames (Maor Levi Remix)
BUY: Boom Jinx Feat. Justine Suissa – Phoenix From The Flames (Maor Levi Remix)
DOWNLOAD: Reminder – On The Beach (Stoneface & Terminal Remix)
BUY: Reminder – On The Beach (Stoneface & Terminal Remix)
DOWNLOAD: Stonevalley – Hybrid (Original Mix)
BUY: Stonevalley – Hybrid (Original Mix)
DOWNLOAD: Ozo Effy – Endless World (Original Mix)
BUY: Ozo Effy – Endless World (Original Mix)
Trance, Videos | Trance Tuesdays
Posted by Middy on January 24, 2012
That looks like one of the best offices to work in; great music, great label and Mat Zo causally djing in the background. Where do I apply? Tritonal & Ben Gold have released their much anticipated dub remix of Tritonal’s “Slave”, which has been one of the biggest tracks on various podcasts and web shows from Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten and Above & Beyond among others for the past month. This song just has to be bought by you guys. Not only is it an outstanding song, but Tritonal is also giving out 5, yes 5 exclusive mashups if you buy this song between today and the 27th. If that was not enough, if you buy it within the next 24 hours, you also have a chance to win tickets to their show in Leeds with Gareth Emery and Andy Moor, among others. Convinced yet? I know I bought this song. Details right HERE and more on their FACEBOOK. Get this on BEATPORT.
LISTEN: Tritonal – Slave (Tritonal & Ben Gold Club Dub)
Eco, a trance Dj and producer based out of New York just released this two song EP on Armada Records that is simply stunning. With a simple yet effective bass line, these songs have slow, measured builds that pace their way into melodic breaks with uplifting synth work that is worthy of establishing Eco as one of the elite US trance producers. Get the EP on BEATPORT.
DOWNLOAD: Eco – When I’m Gone (Original Mix)
DOWNLOAD: Eco – We Watched The Sunrise Till Our Eyes Burned Out (Original Mix)
Stoneface & Terminal create this remix that is almost nothing like you have heard in trance before. It has a great, melodic build that suddenly drops into a very slow heavy two-step beat that then speeds up into an intense synth and bass driven drop that makes this song as wild a journey of sound as it is tempo for the listener. Get it on BEATPORT.
DOWNLOAD: Kyau & Albert – Made Of Sun (Stoneface & Terminal Remix)
Orjan Nilsen continues his 2012 right where he left off in 2011 by making absolutely massive trance tracks. He was a breakout artist in 2011 with a very successful album on Armada Records, and is only looking to build on that success in 2012. “Lucky Strike” is testament to that as a display of utmost quality from start to finish. Get this track on BEATPORT.
DOWNLOAD: Orjan Nilsen – Lucky Strike (Original Mix)
Xtigma comes out with this great single on Gareth Emery’s Garuda Records, that will surely help both the label and the artist. The song gives a great array of synth sounds with pitched synths and different tempos, as well as a great bass line underneath. Get it on BEATPORT.
DOWNLOAD: Xtigma – Burnout (Original Mix)
DJ-Set, Preview, Trance | Trance Tuesdays
Posted by Middy on January 17, 2012
Ferry Corsten previews another single to be released February 24th, from his much anticipated up coming album “WKND” that features his collaboration with Armin van Buuren “Brute”
Though this song may be more of a house song than a trance song because of its 128 bpm and its sound, it is still a massive remix. An easy build with sensitive female vocals drops suddenly into an energetic, pulsing, pitched synth break. The vocals are addictive and the energy in the song is incredible. Get it on BEATPORT.
DOWNLOAD: Matt Darey feat. Leah – Hold Your Breath (Khomha Remix)
This next remix from Duderstadt has been much supported from industry leaders like of Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten and Above & Beyond. It takes the widely successful track from Markus and mixes in an uplifting synth melody with a varying bass beat. The song has strong similarities to Arty’s “Vanilla Sky”, but it is still a great remix nonetheless. Check out the rest of the remix album as well. Get it on BEATPORT.
DOWNLOAD: Markus Schulz pres. Dakota – Gypsy Room (Duderstadt Remix)
Anjunabeats finally has finally released the single version of this amazing track from Casey Keyworth or Breakfast or just Keyworth from the Anjunabeats Vol 9. compilation. It has a very relaxed, smooth, almost ambient feel to it with some nice sax, a great bass and kick, and very quiet, sensitive synths. Also check out the Keyworth remix for a more uptempo trancey remix. Get it on BEATPORT.
Listen: Breakfast pres Keyworth – Median (Original Mix)
Beat Service is back to start 2012 after their massive remix of “Human Turbines” in 2011. This one is very close to being just as good. It has that hard synth that has become so popular in trance these days with well timed use of the female vocals on the track from Fisher and adding a little extra to the bass and synth to the create amazing, uplifting drops Beat Service is so good at making. Get this on BEATPORT.
DOWNLOAD: Fredda L & Fisher – Love You Call It (Beat Service Remix)
It is a little late on this, but here is the yearmix put together by Armin van Buuren that puts together 89 songs in 120 minutes. It is an adventure to listen to this. Full Tracklist after the jump.
DOWNLOAD: Armin van Buuren – A State of Trance Episode 541 (Yearmix 2011) 29-12-2011