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DJ-Set, Trance | Paul van Dyk ft. Arty – The Ocean

Posted by on March 23, 2012

Now this is just one of those trance combinations that you dream about. Arty is back to work with the legend Paul van Dyk on his studio album “Evolution”, delayed once more and now set to be released April 6th. This is the trance we used to get from Arty and what you expect from Paul van Dyk with some amazing female vocals to top it all off. This shows that Arty still has it in the realm of trance and whatever track he touches will be pure genius. This Paul van Dyk album is shaping up to be very interesting conglomerate of tracks with the progressive anthem “Verano“, “Eternity” a poppier track and now this trance masterpiece. Should be interesting to see how the rest of it all turns out. Also check out this interview with Paul van Dyk where he talks about the album including a drum and bass collaboration with arty?, his radio show and tears top 40 music a new one in the most calm and measured fashion. After the jump check out Mat Zo’s set from Group Therapy in Miami last night.

Paul van Dyk ft. Arty – The Ocean – iTunes Link

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Trance, Videos | Trance Tuesdays

Posted by 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)

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Trance | Trance Tuesday: Trance in 2011

Posted by on December 28, 2011


If the above video does not move you, then you need trance in your life. The video shows the healing power of Trance in Beirut, where war has torn apart the city and the country and trance helps them unite and forget the scars of the past. I could not imagine the goosebumps of dropping “Sun & Moon” for that guy, what a lucky man. Mat Zo just gave out a freebee for the holidays that was played on Above & Beyond’s Essential Mix earlier this year. It is a prototype for “Frequency Flyer” and sounds much like it, but also has a few differences. I solid production from the rising trance star.
DOWNLOAD: Mat Zo – Loop (The Essential Unreleased Mix)

Shogun delivers once again, with this remix of Dash Berlin’s single “Better Half Of Me”, which also got a fantastic remix from Alex M.O.R.P.H. This one has a harder synth, but keeps the great vocals and is a overall a fantastic remix from Shogun. Get it on BEATPORT.
DOWNLOAD: Dash Berlin – Better Half Of Me feat. Jonathan Mendelsohn (Shogun Remix)

Rafael Frost on Ferry Corsten’s Flashover Recordings delivers this smash hit that has received massive support from all the big names in the industry. It has a great synth laden build that continues into the build with some heavier bass and a guitar melody over it. If some of you are still hesitant about trance, this will be a good song for you because it is right on the line of trance and progressive house. Get it on BEATPORT.
DOWNLOAD: Rafael Frost – In The Air (Original Mix)

Above and Beyond recently released another single “Every Little Beat” off of their massive album “Group Therapy” and with it the Myon & Shane 54 remix that was on Anjunabeats Vol 9. Myon & Shane add a little extra to this outstanding song, making it a little heavier, but leaving much of the original in tact. Get it on BEATPORT.
DOWNLOAD: Above & Beyond – Every Little Beat feat. Richard Bedford (Myon & Shane 54 Summer Of Love Mix)

Radion 6 delivers this beautiful, pardon me, trance song with some slow synths, rising piano and a great smooth synth and bass laden drop for this very relaxed trance song. Get it on BEATPORT.
DOWNLOAD: Radion 6 – B U Tiful (Original Mix)

Recap of the year after the jump.

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Trance | Trance Tuesday

Posted by on December 6, 2011

ASOT 550, an amazing event in music. It will be in the US twice so get there and I hope to see some of our European fans at the Den Bosch show. I have a great post for you guys this week with the likes of Gareth Emery and Armin van Buuren both with releases. Armin did this remix of a great female vocal cover of the Kings of Leon song “Use Somebody”. The vocals accompany his sound perfectly to deliver this fantastic rework. Get it on Beatport HERE.
DOWNLOAD: Laura Jansen – Use Somebody (Armin van Buuren Rework)

Here is Gareth Emery’s latest single “Tokyo”, which is a little heavier than what we are used to from the British trance star, but it is an amazing song nonetheless. Make sure to check out this song. Get it on Beatport HERE.
DOWNLOAD: Gareth Emery – Tokyo (Original Mix)

Alex M.O.R.P.H is a rising star with Armada and has been on a tear this year releasing remix after remix of superior quality. This one holds true to his form with a long build and an uplifting vocal break. Do not sleep on this guy or this song. Get it on Beatport HERE.
DOWNLOAD: Dash Berlin ft. Jonathan Mendelsohn – Better Half Of Me (Alex M.O.R.P.H. Remix)

Matt Lange gives us this fantastic uplifting trance song with beautiful vocals from Cristina Soto. They perfectly mesh together with smooth synths and those perfect female trance vocals. Get it on Beatport HERE.
DOWNLOAD: Matt Lange feat. Cristina Soto – The Other Shore (Original Mix)

This is the remix that Mat Zo did that was released on Anjunabeats Vol. 9 and here is the single version. This song has grown on me with its groovy beats and smooth synths and adds a lot to the original. Get it on Beatport HERE.
LISTEN: Tate & Diamond feat. Nicolai – Electrified (Mat Zo Electrofied Dub Mix)

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