The young trance legend Arty made his Essential Mix debut last month on BBC Radio 1, putting out one of the best mixes I’ve heard this year. This young Russian has support from the biggest name in the trance/house industry and will continue to blow up this year as he did last year. Give this two hour mix a listen and be sure to check out his other music if you enjoy it!
Arty – BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix
The cool thing about electronic dance music is there is such a broad way of viewing tracks and how they are structured. It allows producers to tweak it exactly how they want it, or for others to write it how they would have liked it. Remixing has been done for tons of years on EDM tracks, but has become more popular in the increase of producers today. The Thrillseekers are one of the older legends in trance music and have been producing trance records for over 10 years. “The Last Time” was one of their big hits back in 2008 and this fall, they held a remix competition allowing any producer to remix this track in hope for it to get an official release on the Adjusted Music label. Well, the winner was chosen last Wednesday and it was definitely well deserved. I’ve heard the original mix of “The Last Time”, but I think I like this version better, done by Johan Malmgren. Turn up the speakers and enjoy this new remix of a classic! Enjoy!
The Thrillseekers – The Last Time (Johan Malmgren 2012 Remix)
Today I have a great trance track from Steve Brian & Cressida, remixed by the newcomers SHato & Paul Rockseek. “Cambodia” is a very spacey, uplifting tune with an amazing melody and breakdown. The first time I heard this, I just wanted to get up and dance in a club. This remix is still unreleased, and is a set rip from Above & Beyond’s TATW radio show podcast. Enjoy!
Steve Brian & Cressida – Cambodia (SHato & Paul Rockseek Remix)
“You gotta keep your ideals high,
You gotta know, that the sky belongs to no one.
You know you got to go.”
These are the beautiful lyrics of Zoe Johnston, singing to the legendary Above & Beyond in “You Got To Go”. Being one of the best trance artists in the world for over a decade, Paavo, Jono, and Tony have been producing top notch tracks and running the most successful trance record label, Anjunabeats. Lately, they have been pushing the bar with new, young artists such as Arty and Mat Zo, as well as new styles of music along the lines of Andrew Bayer. I wouldn’t be surprised if this year they are voted #1 or #2 top 100 DJs in the DJMag poll.
Here I have one of their upcoming tracks, “You Got To Go”, set to release September 18th. It is a rip from their BBC Radio 1 Essential mix back in early July. Enjoy this beautiful trance with some refreshing singing/lyrics!
Above & Beyond – You Got To Go (Kyau & Albert Remix)
Here is one of my new favorite trance tracks that is very chill and puts me in a good mood no matter what. “If I Could” was just released two days ago by Adam Nickey, under his new name Nickey. This awesome remix was done by the 18 year old U.S. producer Audien. I’ll let the track speak for itself and please your ears. Enjoy!
Play this one in HD by clicking the YouTube button!
Nickey – If I Could (Audien Remix)
Today I have a very unique post that will feature a very cool band and a trance remake of the same song. Sigur Rós is an Icelantic band that is like none other you’ve seen/heard. Their music is hard to describe, but it’s a minimal rock with lots of different uses of instruments and epic build ups that make each song a masterpiece to listen to. Jonsi, the lead singer who has now gone onto a solo career, uses a bow with his guitar. The drummer and other band members use various household items for some of their sound in their songs – such as a plastic suitcase for a drum beat.
The song I will be featuring here is taken from their Takk… album. In Icelantic, “Hoppípolla” means “jumping in puddles”. This is a very happy song about how you can still have fun and hop in puddles, even if you are of older age. Another unique part about this band, shown in this song, is they have their own Icelantic language they use in their music. Not many people know what it means because it’s unique to the band itself. One more cool thing about this song, is they de-tune their piano to play it…so if you try and play it on a tuned piano, it sounds off-tune but almost the same. The cool thing is they pull this off and it still sounds wonderful as it is. Anyway, enjoy this wonderful song with one of my favorite piano melodies!
Sigur Rós – Hoppípolla
And here I have the trance remake of Hoppípolla by Chicane. He named it “Poppíholla” since it has that more poppy, dance sound to it. The breakdown in this song is so amazing, having the beautiful piano melody from Sigur Rós.
Enjoy! Let me know what you think of these two tunes!
Chicane – Poppíholla
Arty. Where do I start. This Russian DJ is 19 years old and has been producing top notch tracks since he was 17 years old. Within the past 2 years, he has been signed to Anjunabeats and reached #1 trance track on beatport several times. Big name DJs are always playing his tracks at live shows and on their podcasts, with insane reactions from the fans. Most DJs dream to be in Arty’s shoes at his age and excelling in a career as much as he is. Still a teenager, he continues to produce tracks and remixes that are heard around the world, and definitely won’t be stopping anytime soon.
“Zara” came out this last January, reaching the #1 trance track spot quite fast. I still get goosebumps to this day every time I play it. The piano melodies in the middle of the track are so soothing, leading into the completely epic drop that has got me jumping in the air plenty times at shows – of course smiling in complete bliss. The more you listen to it, the more you’ll love it, trust me. Look out for much more Arty tracks in the future. Enjoy guys!
Arty – Zara (Original Mix)
Above & Beyond is by far my favorite trance group – consisting of Jono Grant, Tony McGuinness, and Paavo Sijamaki. They reside in the UK and have a leading trance label known as Anjunabeats, alongside Anjunadeep. They just released their new artists album today called Group Therapy, and it is said to be the album of the year in the trance world. I’ve yet to listen to the whole thing more than once, but it is definitely top notch, full of great tracks.
“Prelude” is one of my favorites and definitely very unique. It starts out with a techy intro, into some melodic, spacy trance, and then into the part I remember most when I heard it live a couple weeks ago. There are some awesome African vocals of some descent over a calm breakdown, into the chorus/climax of the song. Give it a listen and let this amazing song take you on a musical journey, better then I described it here…haha.
Above & Beyond – Prelude
This track I have was just released today, and it is what trance is all about. The Beat Service Proglifting Remix is super uplifting and one of the most beautiful trance tracks I’ve ever heard. The lyrics by Hysteria in the breakdown are so amazing and just make me feel so happy when they come in. Check out this track if you want to experience that amazing feeling trance music can give you. Make sure to listen to it in HD! Enjoy!
Jan Martin feat. Hysteria! – Save Me Now (Beat Service Proglifting Remix)
Over the last two years, I’ve become to love trance music because of the whole experience involved with it. Some people don’t understand, but for me and other trance fans, the music gives you feelings that can’t be experienced with any other music. The uplifting, melodic melodies take you away and put you in a “trance” that is really unique. This experience is doubled when you see a good DJ live that plays trance music. The whole experience with the lights, good/loud sound, view of the DJs, and the fans is truly remarkable.
Anyway, here is a very new release by Andain called “Promises”. This release had lots of remixes come out with it by well known DJs, but Myon & Shane 54’s remix is by far my favorite. The vocals and melodies always put a smile on my face and hopefully it will for you too. Look out for much more trance postings in the future.
As always, play this in HD through the youtube button below. The track sounds much better!
Andain – Promises (Myon & Shane 54 Summer Of Love Mix)
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