A staggeringly beautiful composition with meticulous attention to detail. When I first heard it, my mind was blown from start to finish. Extremely well-thought out textures and consistent arrangements make this an impeccable production. The thoroughly absorbing and multi-layered sonic atmospheres delve deep into the realms of vividly desolate panoramas. For me this is not only … Continue reading Koruption – Popcorn
Having just got hold of Ferry Corsten’s new mix compilation Passport: Kingdom Of The Netherlands, I happened to hear the first track aptly titled Leaving Panic Behind. And what a fantastic piece of music it is. The tune is all over me and it’s just too good. Flash Brothers deliver a monster mix here. If … Continue reading Cassino & Laben – Leaving Panic Behind (Flash Brothers Remix)
We were oh so naive and amazingly prone to loving beauty. We never needed the intrusive thickness of a dubstep snare drum. A nice and chilled breakbeat structure would simply do. Startlingly wonderful pads, the distinctive sound of that guitar riff, the longing for sunshine and seascapes, like being between sleep and realness – this … Continue reading Chicane – Offshore (Disco Citizens Remix)
Immersing myself in the sonic embrace of I Know You’re Gone, I was swept away on a poignant journey. Jessica Riddle’s vocals, like a haunting melody, painted a tale of love and separation. The music surged with emotional intensity, creating a rhythmic ebb and flow that mirrored the complexities of human connection. In the quiet … Continue reading Max Graham feat. Jessica Riddle – I Know You’re Gone
A transcendent journey through the corridors of time. An ethereal soundscape that resonates with the pulsating beats, seamlessly intertwining with the threads of nostalgia. As the celestial melody unfolds, I get transported to the heart of 2005 – a pivotal juncture where the tapestry of my life began to weave its intricate patterns. Set Me … Continue reading Sam G. – Set Me Free
This tune has a constantly anticipating build up, a beautiful extended breakdown, completed by an euphoric pay-off. This is one tune that actually earns the title ‘Trance’ as it always manages to keep one in throughout its length. People have cried when hearing this on the dance floor – it’s so good. The Reachers Of Civilization is not just a track, but a … Continue reading York – The Reachers Of Civilization
Call me nostalgic, but this is a stellar record. Right from the first beat, it’s very easy to get lost in this one. The last time I heard Rachel In Trance, I remember my mind losing it in another dimension; the trip was an enjoyable feeling in the perception of sounds. If a tune could … Continue reading Zymotix – Rachel In Trance
For A Lifetime ascends me up and throws me into oblivion. It is magic. It is the most extreme form of happiness I feel. It is the drug that I’ll never recover from. Erin Lordan on vocal duty here delivers one of the most fantastic lyrics heard in dance music – her gorgeous voice adds meaning … Continue reading Ascension feat. Erin Lordan – For A Lifetime (Ocean Lab Mix)
Played-A-Live (The Bongo Song)
This track wasn’t just a song for me, it was a late-night discovery. Stumbling upon the video on Club V’s rerun at midnight was pure magic. The infectious energy of the bongos and synths hooked me instantly. I knew I had to have it, and even the hefty import fees on Amazon couldn’t stop me – who needs sleep when … Continue reading Safri Duo – Played-A-Live (The Bongo Song)