A brief acoustic performance and interview with vocalist Aruna discussing her latest club smash "Ashley" with Filo & Peri.
From: ArunaMusic
From: ArunaMusic
Artist Of The Week: Fauxliage
Fauxliage is the first full length collaboration between former Sixpence None the Richer singer, Leigh Nash, and Bill Leeb and Rhys Fulber of Canadian ambient pop outfit Delerium.
Nash's voice will be instantly recognizable to Delerium fans, having sung on their hit single “Innocente (Falling In Love)” from the album Poem and contributed two songs, “Run For It” and “Orbit of Me” to the band's subsequent Chimera.
Fauxliage was recorded in Vancouver while Nash contributed ideas and vocals from her home in Nashville, and also features multi-instrumentalist Roy Salmond, bassist Leah Randi and Sarah McLachlan drummer Ash Sood.
“It was a project created to always have female singers,” says Bill Leeb. “And Leigh has always been a personal favorite of mine.”
The fusion of Nash's evocative vocal style, which harks back to classic country heroines Loretta Lynn and Patsy Cline, and Leeb and Fulber's organically created electronic soundscapes, isn't an obvious one but somehow fits perfectly.
“The first time I wrote for a Delerium track (Innocente) I was very nervous and intimidated,” says Nash. “I had never done anything like that before with this kind of music. I found it to be such an enjoyable challenge.”
Opening with the upfront pop and restless hooks of “All the World” and “Someday The Wind”, Nash gives the album it's emotional depth, from the celestial harmonies of “Draw My Life” to the simmering anger of “All Alone”.
Nash's lyrics touch on universal themes of love and loss but often have a basis in personal experience, most notably “Rafe” the first single to be taken from the album. “Rafe is about my cousin who was very ill at the time and needed comfort,” she explains. “He used to be a very successful ballet dancer, that's why there are references to him dancing under light. The song was written to be a hand for him to hold in what I thought might be his last moments. Thankfully he is now doing well.”
Leeb and Fulber also conjure the ornate, almost baroque instrumental “Magic” and the lush lounge-influenced “Vibing” with it's Rhodes piano recalling the classically constructed ambience of William Orbit. Yet despite Fauxliage's unabashed pop stylings the album still retains a melancholic if seductive air.
“Music always reflects the artist's state of mind otherwise it's not realistic,” says Leeb. “At this particular moment in my life I am feeling very introspective and this album became part of that persona and that is why the album has a very moody ambience to it. And the lyrics add to this mood by "taking of stock of one's personal life."
A subtle slice of dream pop that's far removed from Delerium's darker roots, like their esoteric name suggests, Fauxliage are a hidden gem, waiting to be discovered.
Gareth Emery with Emma Hewitt - I Will Be The Same (Lyrics)
Gareth Emery with Emma Hewitt - I Will Be The Same (Lyrics)
Do you call my name
When you wake up on the floor
Do you feel me now
But your not quite sure
When you turn around
Do you wonder what you’ve seen
I know your thoughts have seen
where you have been
I will be the same
You don’t wanna be here no more
You’ve opened up your eyes
And you need to go
To another place
Though its dark you’ll reach the shore
Time to see your find
What we’re looking for
All the time we’re carry on
And everything will change
You can know that I will be the same
Why the tide will take us under
But nothing else remains
You can know that I will be the same
I will be the same
I will be the same
Links:
http://www.garethemery.com/
http://www.myspace.com/emmahewittofficial
Interview: John O'Callaghan
Still on top of the big sky, with a great year in his rearview, is John O'Callaghan. The Irish DJ and producer had a stunning 2009 and closes it down with a very special release. The 100th release of the 6 year old Captivating Sound label is safe in his hands, with a surprisingly diverse EP under his Joint Operations Centre alias. Produced for big-room madness, both 'Backup' and 'Cramped' damage the floors with a few heavy cracks. From inflammable tech-trance to deep progressiveness, John knows his way around with it. Reflecting on his recent DJ Mag feat and the release of his second artist album, 'Never Fade Away', we hook up with the number one Irish DJ for a short catch-up.
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To read the full interview please visit Armada Music
Links:
http://www.johnocallaghan.net/
http://www.armadamusic.nl/
New Album from iiO:
iiO are currently working on new music for an all new album in 2010 on Made Records.
iiO (pronounced "eye-oh") is a New York City based house music act composed solely of producer and songwriter Markus Moser. Former member, vocalist and songwriter Nadia Ali, left in 2005 to pursue a solo career.
iiO are best known for their 2001 hit "Rapture", released as single in 2002, the lyrics to which were allegedly inspired by a meeting that occurred between Nadia Ali and an unidentified nightclub patron. Originally named Vaiio, a derivation of the Sony VAIO laptop on which the duo was creating much of their early work, the "Va" was dropped to prevent potential legal problems with Sony. The video for "Rapture" was directed by Andy Hylton.
iiO followed up "Rapture" with several successful remixes of the track by producers John Creamer & Stephane K, Armin Van Buuren and Deep Dish. A large number of bootleg and white label remixes ensued, including a highly-sought Paul Van Dyk remix. After "Rapture" was released, the duo followed suit with "At the End" in 2003. The release featured remixes by The Scumfrog and Saeed & Palash.
iiO's first album, Poetica, had been delayed several times and was finally released independently in March 2005 on Made Records, and worldwide in June 2006. "Smooth" was the first single released to promote the album, followed by "Runaway", "Kiss You", "Is It Love?".
In 2007, iiO released Reconstruction Time: The Best Of iiO Remixed, a remix album which contains the single "Rapture 2007".
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/iio
http://www.maderecords.com/
Armin van Buuren - The Music Videos Preview:
For every Armin fan that wants to have a complete overview of all the Armin van Buuren music videos, the DVD and CD Box 'Armin van Buuren - The Music Videos (1997-2009)' will provide you with all the videos you need - plus a few extra. New videos have been shot for several of Armin's classics, putting these timeless tracks in a fresh spotlight.
To give you a preview of what this box is all about, a very special playlist on Armin's YouTube was set up. You'll find all music videos, from 'Shivers' to 'Sail' and 'The Sound of Goodbye' in this playlist. As the week passes and we reach the release of the Box on November 30th, we'll upload the brand new videos of 'Blue Fear', 'Burned With Desire' and 'Communication'.
Check out Armada Music for more details.
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To give you a preview of what this box is all about, a very special playlist on Armin's YouTube was set up. You'll find all music videos, from 'Shivers' to 'Sail' and 'The Sound of Goodbye' in this playlist. As the week passes and we reach the release of the Box on November 30th, we'll upload the brand new videos of 'Blue Fear', 'Burned With Desire' and 'Communication'.
Check out Armada Music for more details.
Source
Links:
http://www.armadamusic.nl/
New Blog from Tekiu (Chill Out, Trance, Prog House):
Checkout this new blog from Tekiu. 'For The Love Of Music'.
Tekiu made some fantastic videos on Youtube. You can check out his YouTube page here and you can visit his new blog here
Links:
http://www.tekiu.blogspot.com/
http://www.youtube.com/user/Tekiu1
Links:
http://www.tekiu.blogspot.com/
http://www.youtube.com/user/Tekiu1
Artist Of The Week: Smart Apes
Smart Apes
Young and perspective trance project Smart Apes (Aquile & TB, DJ I.R.A., Kate Miles) appered not so long ago, but it has already made some noises in a good way, in Ukraine and abroad as well.
You judge, their first track with the title Smile appeared on one of the best labels of planet such as Black Hole Recordings and was supported by Tiesto, Sander van Doorn, Cosmic Gate and by others well-known djs. Smart Apes remix on Ton TB track Headrush was played by Armin van Buuren in his radio show A State Of Trance, track Perfect just after a few days after rotary press on the best radio station Kiss FM still taking first lines in TOP-40.
Now Smart apes are collaborating with Spinnin Records, AVA Records and Emphase Recordings. In future there will be more new music, performances all over Ukraine and abroad too, collaboration with well-known figures of the dancing stage, subjugation of new horizons and continuous self-perfection.
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/smartapes
You judge, their first track with the title Smile appeared on one of the best labels of planet such as Black Hole Recordings and was supported by Tiesto, Sander van Doorn, Cosmic Gate and by others well-known djs. Smart Apes remix on Ton TB track Headrush was played by Armin van Buuren in his radio show A State Of Trance, track Perfect just after a few days after rotary press on the best radio station Kiss FM still taking first lines in TOP-40.
Now Smart apes are collaborating with Spinnin Records, AVA Records and Emphase Recordings. In future there will be more new music, performances all over Ukraine and abroad too, collaboration with well-known figures of the dancing stage, subjugation of new horizons and continuous self-perfection.
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/smartapes
JES - Highglow (New Album)
Jes is currently working on her new album 'Highglow' which is scheduled to release on March 15th 2010. The first single from this album will be released next month in Dec 09.
JES: Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Artist and the reigning “Queen of Rocktronica"
With two 1 Billboard Dance Airplay songs under her belt, “Imagination,” and Motorcycle’s “As The Rush Comes,” and being the only female artist chosen for the Coke WE8 project, this Dance Diva’s track record has solidified her status and one of the most sought after vocalist and songwriters in Electronic Dance Music today. Whether, it is a collaboration with Tiesto, BT, Airscape, Dfuse, Solorstone, Deepsky or her own artist projects such as her debut album, DISCONNECT and the follow-up chill-out/electro acoustic album, INTO THE DAWN, JES shows that her utterly unique style, incorporating elements of rock with dance music, is a crowd pleaser. Besides the release of her third album HIGHGLOW. JES will be releasing a few special collaborations with some of EDM’s elite and showcasing her talents to a broader audience with the incorporation a full band into her already compelling on-stage live performances.
QUICK FACTS ABOUT JES:
Jes was born and raised in NYC.
Jes studied piano and and began writing songs when she was 10.
Jes recorded her very first song at the age of 15 called "Wasted On Your Love."
Jes has two solo CDs released "Disconnect" and ”Into the Dawn."
Jes was part of the group Motorcycle and had the Huge Classic hit "As the Rush Comes."
Jes has been on many of Tiesto’s "In Search of Sunrise Cd's and was signed to his label Black Hole Recordings in 2005 with "Like a Waterfall."
Jes has collaborated with many DJ/Producers since the year 2000 and her underground hit "Starchildren "was included on Paul van Dyk's “Politics of Dancing.”
Jes opened for Tiesto for the “Element’s of Life” tour In front of crowds as large as 28,000 people!
She tours the world continuously currently promoting her 1 Billboard hit "Imagination" and new release with Airscape called “My Love.”
Links:
http://www.planetjes.com/
http://www.myspace.com/planetjes
Above & Beyond Play Los Angeles & San Francisco New Year's Eve:
Above & Beyond, recently ranked 4th in DJ Mag's list of the world's top DJs, have announced New Year's Eve gigs in both LA and San Francisco.
First up is a headlining appearance at Giant Village's annual event at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites hotel in downtown LA. The line up also features Cosmic Gate, Crystal Method and Kristina Sky, with more acts TBC. (www.gianthotel.com)
After ringing in the New Year in Los Angeles, Above & Beyond will fly up to San Francisco to perform the closing set at an Anjunabeats-themed party at 1015, where they will be supported by labelmates Super8 & Tab, as well as local favorite, Taj. (www.1015.com)
About Anjunabeats Volume 7
On October 7, the group that has remixed Madonna, won Radio 1's Essential Mix of the Year, played to one million people in Rio de Janeiro, and were recently voted Best Group at the International Dance Music Awards (ahead of the likes of Daft Punk, Soulwax, Justice, and Pendulum) released Anjunabeats Volume 7 on Ultra Records.
Anjunabeats Volume 7 has 28 tracks showcasing the best music from Above & Beyond's Anjunabeats imprint, including production from Above & Beyond, longstanding Anjunabeats producers Oliver Smith, Super8 & Tab and Jaytech, as well as new artists Cold Blue and 19 year old Mat Z.
The release also includes a bonus DVD featuring the film A Dog With A Smile, an off-the-wall look at life on tour with Above & Beyond.
Catch Above & Beyond live before New Years’ here:
11.18.09 – BoMa – Columbus, OH
11.19.09 – BETA – Denver, CO
11.20.09 – Epic – Minneapolis, MN
11.21.09 – Vision – Chicago, IL
11.22.09 – Moon – Las Vegas, NV
11.24.09 – Barcode – Sacramento, CA
11.25.09 – Last Supper Club (Anniversary) – Seattle, WA
11.26.09 – Celebrities – Vancouver, BC
11.27.09 – Club 101 – El Paso, TX
11.28.09 – Travis County Expo Center – Austin, TX
Purchase Tickets: http://www.wantickets.com/affiliates/events.asp?id=449
Purchase Anjunabeats Vol 7: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=334927930&s=143441
For more information on Above & Beyond, please visit:
www.aboveandbeyond.nu
www.myspace.com/aboveandbeyond
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First up is a headlining appearance at Giant Village's annual event at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites hotel in downtown LA. The line up also features Cosmic Gate, Crystal Method and Kristina Sky, with more acts TBC. (www.gianthotel.com)
After ringing in the New Year in Los Angeles, Above & Beyond will fly up to San Francisco to perform the closing set at an Anjunabeats-themed party at 1015, where they will be supported by labelmates Super8 & Tab, as well as local favorite, Taj. (www.1015.com)
About Anjunabeats Volume 7
On October 7, the group that has remixed Madonna, won Radio 1's Essential Mix of the Year, played to one million people in Rio de Janeiro, and were recently voted Best Group at the International Dance Music Awards (ahead of the likes of Daft Punk, Soulwax, Justice, and Pendulum) released Anjunabeats Volume 7 on Ultra Records.
Anjunabeats Volume 7 has 28 tracks showcasing the best music from Above & Beyond's Anjunabeats imprint, including production from Above & Beyond, longstanding Anjunabeats producers Oliver Smith, Super8 & Tab and Jaytech, as well as new artists Cold Blue and 19 year old Mat Z.
The release also includes a bonus DVD featuring the film A Dog With A Smile, an off-the-wall look at life on tour with Above & Beyond.
Catch Above & Beyond live before New Years’ here:
11.18.09 – BoMa – Columbus, OH
11.19.09 – BETA – Denver, CO
11.20.09 – Epic – Minneapolis, MN
11.21.09 – Vision – Chicago, IL
11.22.09 – Moon – Las Vegas, NV
11.24.09 – Barcode – Sacramento, CA
11.25.09 – Last Supper Club (Anniversary) – Seattle, WA
11.26.09 – Celebrities – Vancouver, BC
11.27.09 – Club 101 – El Paso, TX
11.28.09 – Travis County Expo Center – Austin, TX
Purchase Tickets: http://www.wantickets.com/affiliates/events.asp?id=449
Purchase Anjunabeats Vol 7: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=334927930&s=143441
For more information on Above & Beyond, please visit:
www.aboveandbeyond.nu
www.myspace.com/aboveandbeyond
For photos, bio, and other assets, please visit: http://sneakattackmedia.com/campaign.php?id=203
Above & Beyond announce 300th radio show celebrations!
Above & Beyond's Trance Around The World (#TATW) Radio Show will reach its 300th episode on December 25th 2009 and to celebrate, Jono, Paavo and Tony are handing over the microphone to the show's 21m global listeners, as well as hosting a special #TATW300 Party.
Part One of the #TATW300 celebrations will see listeners choose and introduce on the show their all-time favourite tracks from past episodes. The #TATW300 Fans' Special will air on Christmas Day.
Part Two is a big #TATW300 party at Forum Hall in Moscow, featuring many of the radio show's most popular artists. Russia was the first country to syndicate TATW - now broadcast on over 120 FM stations worldwide - and on December 12 Above & Beyond will be joined by Kyau & Albert, Super8 & Tab, Daniel Kandi, Mat Zo and local talent, PROFF. A special 300 minute broadcast featuring highlights from the event will air on January 1, 2010.
The official countdown to #TATW300 will take the form of an online advent calendar, with some fantastic prizes given away every day in December until Christmas Day. Full prize details will be announced at the end of November. In addition, fans are invited to start their own #TATW300 discussion topics in the Anjunabeats forum and to use #TATW300 as the twitter hashtag.
HOW YOU CAN BE INVOLVED IN THE TATW300 FANS SPECIAL BROADCAST:
Above & Beyond would like YOU to compile and present the '#TATW300 Fans' Special' show. This is your chance to present your favourite tracks to listeners all around the world, and you can get involved in the following ways:
* We have set up a special youtube group at www.youtube.com/group/tatw300 where you can submit video OR audio of yourselves introducing your favourite track from the past 300 episodes of TATW.
* If you can't submit audio or video but still want your vote to count, you can tweet track requests to @aboveandbeyond3 (using the hashtag #TATW300) or email to tatw300@tatw300.com
Remember to include your name and where you're from, then mention your all-time favourite track from TATW and why you chose it. If you like you can also mention where and why you always listen to Trance Around The World. Feel free to inject some energy and humour but please keep audio and video submissions short and clearly audible.
Track voting will run from November 16th until December 14th. The most requested tracks will feature in the 300th show, together with a selection of track introductions from the listener contributions (regrettably, we will not be able to include every single fan submission, due to time constraints). Check www.trancearoundtheworld.com for a fully searchable archive of all past episodes of the show and to help pick your favourite.
Source
Links:
http://www.anjunabeats.com/
http://www.aboveandbeyond.nu
http://www.youtube.com/user/aboveandbeyondtv
Sophie Sugar - Together (Out Nov 16th):
Sophie's latest Sugar-style driving trancer, 'Together' will be out on November 16th on Armada's mighty ASOT imprint with a remix from New York's very own Mr Tom Colontonio. Already smashed 3 times by Armin on his ASOT show, the track is looking set to be a huge release.
Source
Links:
http://www.sophiesugar.com/
http://www.myspace.com/sophiesugar
Calling All Vocalists:
John O'Callaghan has begun early work on his new album planned for 2011. He is looking to work with some new vocal talent, could be you? Send your demo to:
jocmusicenquiry [at] gmail dot com
subject: VOCAL DEMO
John knows there is some great talent out there and is looking forward to discovering new vocalists!
For more info please visit the following links:
http://www.johnocallaghan.net/
http://www.myspace.com/johnocallaghan
jocmusicenquiry [at] gmail dot com
subject: VOCAL DEMO
John knows there is some great talent out there and is looking forward to discovering new vocalists!
For more info please visit the following links:
http://www.johnocallaghan.net/
http://www.myspace.com/johnocallaghan
Lyrics Of The Week: See The Sun
Matt Darey pres. Urban Astronauts - See The Sun (Lyrics)
Still is the water where my fears are bound
Watching me fall like a leaf
That was so brutal
Such a simple decision
When will I be released
You can close your eyes
But there is no illusion
Draw the line
Watch the river run dry
Now I see the sun will fade
Now I feel the choice you made
Now I hear the voice aloud and calling out behind me
Now I see the sun
Now I see the sun
Static and silence where my fears are bound
Watching me close and release
How do you let go of such a simple solution
Will it bring you release
You can close your eyes
But there is no illusion
Draw the line watch the river run dry
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/urbanastronautsuk
Aruna's "Red Room Sessions":
Aruna's "Red Room Sessions" series features the singer in an exclusive solo acoustic performance of her recent Beatport #1 single "Under Your Spell" with German duo Cosmic Gate.
An Evening With Late Night Alumni:
Late Night Alumni (Becky Jean Williams, Finn Bjarnson, John Hancock and Ryan Raddon) attracted a lot of attention with the 2005 dance classic, Empty Streets. With their atmospheric and immaculately-crafted style, and with the angelic crooning from front- woman, Becky Jean Williams, the buzz quickly spread, resulting in a strong underground following. Empty Streets soon became a mainstay in clubs and on radios around the world.
It’s been four years since Late Night Alumni’s last album, and I had a few questions for the elusive band. I caught up with them in Park City, Utah to discuss everything from their favorite fan mail to their upcoming album, Of Birds, Bees, Butterflies, Etc., and then, to party at a Kaskade show that night.
To read the full interview and article please visit Late Night Alumni's website here
Source
Links:
http://www.latenightalumni.com/
It’s been four years since Late Night Alumni’s last album, and I had a few questions for the elusive band. I caught up with them in Park City, Utah to discuss everything from their favorite fan mail to their upcoming album, Of Birds, Bees, Butterflies, Etc., and then, to party at a Kaskade show that night.
To read the full interview and article please visit Late Night Alumni's website here
Source
Links:
http://www.latenightalumni.com/
Message From Late Night Alumni:
Late Night Alumni's new album 'Of Birds, Bees, Butterflies, Etc.' is in stores now. You can buy the album on iTunes by following this link: Buy On iTunes Click Here
Links:
http://www.latenightalumni.com/
Links:
http://www.latenightalumni.com/
Interview: Suzy Solar
She’s been labeled “the queen of dance music.” Suzy Solar is definitely dance royalty – as one of the most sought after DJs in the scene, she’s toured the world, made TV appearances, hosts an internationally broadcasted radio show, and seen her share of thick and thin on her road to the top. The Solar star has DJed her way through an era when being a female DJ was extremely challenging, forcing her to rise above and working twice as hard than her male counterparts to garner respect and recognition. Still, she has risen to the challenge through her spectacular live shows and generous support for her productions.
Radio KUL speak to Suzy about some of her most colourful moments in her career, and what’s in store for the future. Definitely one of our most interesting interviews to date.
To read the full interview please visit Radio KUL
Tiff Lacey - Show Me The Way
Tiff Lacey - Show Me The Way
Release date: 14 December 2009
Cat number: TMCR002
Label: Time Circle Recordings
TRACKLIST:
Acoustic Mix
Ivan Spell Remix
Ivan Spell Dub Mix
Gabriel Lukosz Remix
The second release on Time Circle Recordings is a long-awaited single of one of the top-flight British vocalists — Tiff Lacey.
With just a piano accompaniment, the Acoustic mix offers the listener a rare treat, showcasing the sensuality of Tiff’s voice paired with her tremendous vocal execution. With its hypnotising vocals, haunting piano melodies and chilled-out mood, this mix will entice and draw you in.
Leaving behind any traces of simplicity and melancholy found in the Acoustic mix, American producer Gabriel Lucosz offers a perfect contrast in his bright and dynamic remix. This track abounds with synth pieces, and guitar riffs, but Lucosz has also seamlessly woven vocal chops and effects into the mix, with the end result being a colourful slice of progressive trance.
Well-known prog house producer Ivan Spell (Jee Productions) rounds up the pack with his remix and dub version as a bonus. Both mixes showcase all that is popular in progressive house today, infectious percussion and a deep atmospheric build up. Prog lovers will be delighted, for this remix really does it’s business.
Links:
http://www.tifflacey.co.uk/
http://www.myspace.com/timecirclerecordings
Late Night Alumni - Light Reading
Late Night Alumni - Light Reading
Track 4 from the new Late Night Alumni album Of 'Birds, Bees, Butterflies, Etc'.
Late Night Alumni - Light Reading (Lyrics):
Some light reading, the last pages,
clearer now in certain places.
But you're hovering, half empty,
and I'm leaving, but you've left me.
Please just listen to reason,
these aren't chapters,
they're seasons.
I heard from a friend of a friend of a friend of a friend,
you've closed the book on your end.
If you pick up, pull out, does it have to be now?
I tear out those last few pages, less time; more places.
I've read all the way to the bitter end to the end.
You outlast your friends.
If you pick up, pull out,
does it have to be now?
Track 4 from the new Late Night Alumni album Of 'Birds, Bees, Butterflies, Etc'.
Late Night Alumni - Light Reading (Lyrics):
Some light reading, the last pages,
clearer now in certain places.
But you're hovering, half empty,
and I'm leaving, but you've left me.
Please just listen to reason,
these aren't chapters,
they're seasons.
I heard from a friend of a friend of a friend of a friend,
you've closed the book on your end.
If you pick up, pull out, does it have to be now?
I tear out those last few pages, less time; more places.
I've read all the way to the bitter end to the end.
You outlast your friends.
If you pick up, pull out,
does it have to be now?
Dash Berlin feat. Emma Hewitt - Waiting (Acoustic Version)
The latest Dash Berlin single is still taking the world by storm, fueling his rocket-ship ascent, which took him straight to the 105th position in the annual DJ Mag Pol. “Unbelievable!” says the humble Dutchman about the news; “this is more than I ever expected to happen so early in my career. My thanks goes out to all the fans that decided I was worth their precious vote this year”.
The collaboration with Australian born singer Emma Hewitt climbed all the way to number one on the global Trance charts. Both the original and the recent hype-filling ‘Dash Berlin 4AM Mix’ are finding their way into the sacred record bags of the world biggest tastemakers with the speed of light.
The pearl inside every great vocal Trance track is of course the song itself. When removing the epic wall of sound, with nothing left but vocals and an acoustic guitar, the naked song can reveal itself as a strong piece of genuine song writing.
Dash Berlin: “During the studio sessions with Emma and her brother Anthony we often used the guitar as the main instrument in the song writing process. It’s interesting to get away from the synthesizers and the beats in the first fragile moments of creating. In this way you can really focus on the song itself without being distracted by technology. Once the basic idea is finished you can get creative with the recorded vocals like you can when doing a remix. It’s that creative freedom that delivers new and exciting results”.
For those of you who are curious how that sounds, Dash recently created a video from an intimate acoustic version of ‘Waiting’.
Check it out below:
Links:
Upcoming Vocal Track: Luke Terry feat. Tiff Lacey - The Last Farewell
Luke Terry feat. Tiff Lacey - The Last Farewell
Next up on Unearthed Red is Luke Terry's new single entitled The Last Farewell featuring the enchanting vocals of Tiff Lacey, or without if you prefer the instrumental versions! As we have came to expect from Luke this is another lush uplifting piece of trance. The track builds with some graceful plucks, subtle arpeggios and twisting acid lines, unleashing an epic pad during the breakdown and a mesmerising main hook.
First up on remix duties is the very much in form Ronski Speed. Ronski has ripped the track apart in his unique blend of uplifting techy pogressive trance. A driving bassdrum and solid bassline surge the track forward whilst an epic string section works its way in and continues into the breakdown. Ronski introduces a huge pad which takes centre stage after the breakdown, absolute euphoria.
Ultimate is next to strut his stuff. Dmitry's remix is a breathtaking melodic trance affair from the outset. With splendid plucks and unique melody twists the track builds to a dreamy beatific breakdown creating a huge sense of bliss. He introduces the main hook, tweaked to his own style, only then for another exquisite synth to rise up and complement it throughout the rest of the track.
Rounding up things is Trance Arts, and unless you have been living under a rock for the last year or so, you will know what you are in for now! A superb banging remix from our resident trance machine. Explosive from the start of the track, Torsten introduces his own build lead, delicately layered with vocal chops, acid noises, arpeggios and synth fills. The breakdown features a smooth guitar section complemented by some groovy breakbeat percussion before unleashing an absolute monster of a synth playing his interpretation of the main hook which builds up to an awe-inspiring climax and stupendous main section.
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