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Franky Jones & Axel Stephenson Presents Groove Connexion ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช – Trance-Dance (1996)[Bonzai Trance Progressive]

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Franky Jones & Axel Stephenson Presents Groove Connexion ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช – Trance-Dance (1996)[Bonzai Trance Progressive] https://www.discogs.com/release/261252-Groove-Connexion-Trance-Dance Buy ๐Ÿ›’ ๐Ÿ›’ ๐Ÿ›’ https://www.junodownload.com/products/groove-connexion-trance-dance/5031071-02/ A Trance-Dance (PhiPhi & Greg D. Remix)๐ŸŽง B Trance-Dance (Jones & Stephenson Remix)๐ŸŽง ๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š In the 1990s, Frank Sels aka Franky Jones and David Brants aka Axel Stephenson collaborated frequently. Certainly all of you know the Jones & Stephenson project that created Hard Trance or Hardcore Techno.  The gentlemen also created an interesting project called Groove Connexion, under which they released the amazing song "Trance-Dance". It was 1996 and the vinyl record was released on the Bonzai Trance Progressive (Bonzai Music) label.  Contains the title track with two remixes. Here you get Trance and Progressive at their best. On side A we get the version from PhiPhi and Greg D

M.I.K.E. & Paul Mendez Presents Exposure ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ - Magic Impuls (2002)[Camouflage]

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M.I.K.E. & Paul Mendez Presents Exposure ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ - Magic Impuls (2002)[Camouflage] https://www.discogs.com/release/50371-Exposure-Magic-Impuls Buy ๐Ÿ›’ ๐Ÿ›’ ๐Ÿ›’ https://www.junodownload.com/products/exposure-magic-impuls/3042750-02/ Original Mix ๐ŸŽง Jacob & Mendez Remix ๐ŸŽง ๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š Mike Dierickx and Paul Mendez teamed up as EXPOSURE in 2002 to give us soaring trance with "MAGIC IMPULS".  A decisive driving bass with a powerful synth over the top ensured that this one put his hands in the air every time. Wait for the break in this track and you won't be disappointed. Mike Dierickx was on fire in 2002 and had a lot of great releases.  This is one of my favorites. It has a darker punch than "Strange World" and "Universal Nation", but still has an uplifting edge thanks to the heavy synth influence. I encourage you to listen to this great song and remix. The vinyl edition is a must-have for trance music fans.   

Airwave ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช - Alexanderplatz (2024)[Airwave Music]

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Airwave ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช - Alexanderplatz (2024)[Airwave Music] Buy ๐Ÿ›’ ๐Ÿ›’ ๐Ÿ›’ https://www.beatport.com/track/alexanderplatz/18729579 Original Mix ๐ŸŽง Extended Mix ๐ŸŽง ๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š Laurent Veronnez aka Airwave returns to his roots. His latest song will captivate the mind of every fan of his work, and should also attract new listeners. A wonderful melody that grabs you with its content from the very beginning. Incredibly addictive with its design. Laurent is an artist you can always count on for high-quality releases. "Alexanderplatz" was recorded at 132 bpm and has just been released on the Airwave Music label of this legendary Belgian producer. The title of the piece refers to a transport hub in the eastern part of Berlin. The square was named after Tsar Alexander I of Russia. It is visited by several hundred thousand people every day. There you can see the famous Urania clock, which shows the hours in all capitals of the world. It was established in 1969 and for many years it

Ralphie B & Frank Waanders Pres. Collide1 ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ - Binary Horizon (2024)[In Trance We Trust]

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Ralphie B & Frank Waanders Pres. Collide1 ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ - Binary Horizon (2024)[In Trance We Trust] Buy ๐Ÿ›’ ๐Ÿ›’ ๐Ÿ›’ https://www.blackholerecordings.com/music/binary-horizon/ Original Mix ๐ŸŽง Extended Mix ๐ŸŽง ๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š Another solid production from the duo Ralphie B and Frank Waanders. The men create the Collide1 project, and their song "Binary Horizon" is the latest release from the legendary In Trance We Trust label. Once again, a beautiful melody with a tempo of 140 bpm. It flows amazingly and requires loud applause. The guys should definitely consider making a joint album. Every song they contribute to the history of trance music is worth remembering.

Activa ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ & Marcos ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ - Elevate (2024)[Borderline/Activa Music] / Factoria Music ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ - Sculptured (2024)[Borderline]

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Activa ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ & Marcos ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ - Elevate (2024)[Borderline/Activa Music] Buy ๐Ÿ›’ ๐Ÿ›’ ๐Ÿ›’  https://activamusic.bandcamp.com/album/elevate-2?fbclid=IwAR3-zAGqN3eQPGVkgWleD6f5TLtej_wZvhYgCE67NDbcBs-4EJdS2O3L3pU Elevate ๐ŸŽง Factoria Music ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ - Sculptured (2024)[Borderline] Buy ๐Ÿ›’ ๐Ÿ›’ ๐Ÿ›’  https://activamusic.bandcamp.com/album/sculptured?fbclid=IwAR2ygpFVptrHBa63VAKUX4x3RoxKKnJuLOwlorDyNM4M5szAY6_-ymBpuWs Sculptured ๐ŸŽง Activa Rework ๐ŸŽง ๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š It’s only fitting that, to celebrate the 100th release of Borderline we go all out; a new original from Activa in the form of a collab with long running artist and friend, Marcos, the long awaited release of Sculptured by Factoria (who has been instrumental in the background of the label) and a brand new overall design by Activa’s favourite designers: The Designers Republic. Elevate has been around for many years, sat on a hard drive and occasionally popping up in a search, but it typifies sounds of the lab

Slipstream ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ - Eternal Dream (2024)[Borderline/ Activa Music]

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Slipstream ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ - Eternal Dream (2024)[Borderline/ Activa Music] Buy ๐Ÿ›’ ๐Ÿ›’ ๐Ÿ›’  https://borderline.complete.me/eternal-dream?fbclid=IwAR2JV-WWRRRx5EoH6vr26sB51WCc3eZs1asnP-WVeIJNmeSb-S75C1it1vE Taken from Pure Trance Episode 399 1/2 ๐Ÿ“น ๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š After a triumphant 25 year celebration of the Atlantis alias, which featured the fantastic Lagrange Point on digital and 4 track vinyl EP no less, Slipstream returns in equally spectacular fashion with arguably his strongest track to date - Eternal Dream. Just listen yourself. Solid stuff from the Subterranean legend.

Massimo Marino & Mike De Luca - Old Friends (2024)[Bonzai Classics]

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Massimo Marino & Mike De Luca - Old Friends (2024)[Bonzai Classics] Buy ๐Ÿ›’ ๐Ÿ›’ ๐Ÿ›’  https://www.beatport.com/fr/release/old-friends/4530716?fbclid=IwAR3d_BjKe4Jl7CmdnyKqFP1w210u_-hsKQSTWVGEbgu9E4QwWyVotwQBtGc ๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š Massimo Marino and Mike De Luca provide the goods on our next Bonzai Records release with the superb 'Old Friends'.  Hailing from Belgium and influenced by music from the likes of Depeche Mode and Jean Michel Jarre, Massimo Marino rose to prominence in the mid to late 90's after being introduced to DJ Kalpa who was working with Mackenzie. After further introductions along with his brother, the late great Stรฉphane Marino (RIP), he began to release his own material on labels including Global Beat Records, Mackenzie Mondo Music, Low Spirit, Aurora Records, Mackenzie Records, Heavens Beats Rec and our very own Tripomatic Records. He has worked with a host of top names including Crisci Mauro, Nando Fortunato, Brandy, Hands Burn, Annie Hedison, F

Digital Drift ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ - You Don't Mind (2024)[Argento]

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Digital Drift ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ - You Don't Mind (2024)[Argento] Buy ๐Ÿ›’๐Ÿ›’๐Ÿ›’ https://fsoe.lnk.to/youdontmind?fbclid=IwAR06ErxAfFKlaWkllynoWYC_I69DGguob0CiCCi711jt5ZhzxPGu5u6jvDI Original Mix ๐ŸŽง Extended Mix ๐ŸŽง ๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š Chris Pretkiewicz (Nitrous Oxide / N2O) and Simon Gregory once again enter the Argento label, which belongs to Future Sound of Egypt. Their Digital Drift project is developing more and more dynamically, and the latest song "You Don't Mind" is exact confirmation of this. A pleasant melody and this very warm female vocal will conquer many parties in a club or on a hot and sunny beach. It's worth keeping up to date with this project because the gentlemen are planning to release their debut album.

NU NRG ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น - Dreamland (2001)[Vandit Records]

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NU NRG ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น - Dreamland (2001)[Vandit Records] https://www.discogs.com/release/19702-Nu-NRG-Dreamland Buy ๐Ÿ›’๐Ÿ›’๐Ÿ›’ https://www.junodownload.com/products/nu-nrg-dreamland/6305366-02/ Original Mix ๐ŸŽง Nu NRG 2005 Remake ๐ŸŽง Rank 1 Re-Edit ๐ŸŽง Gareth Emery Vs Brisky Remix ๐ŸŽง G&M Project Remix ๐ŸŽง Adam Sheridan Remix ๐ŸŽง ๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š NU NRG is a great legendary Italian trance music project that released most of its hits on Vandit Records. Most of us probably believe that there are two talented (Andrea Ribeca and Giuseppe Ottaviani) producers behind this alias.  Nothing could be further from the truth. Giacomo Miccichรจ was also behind the song "DREAMLAND", which went down in the history of trance music. This Italian producer was a co-creator of some of the songs in this project. This piece is a euphoric classic of Trance music, which was released on vinyl in 2001 on the Vandit Records label.  The very beginning lets us know that a very lively and rhythmic song is coming

NU NRG ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น - Freefall (CD, 2004) [Vandit Records]

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NU NRG ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น - Freefall (CD, 2004) [Vandit Records] Buy ๐Ÿ›’๐Ÿ›’๐Ÿ›’ https://www.discogs.com/release/304856-Nu-NRG-Freefall #Trance #Classics #NUNRG #project #duo #AndreaRibeca ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น #GiuseppeOttaviani ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น #Freefall #album #CD #VanditRecords #2004 #LEGENDS ๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐ŸŽถ ๐Ÿ’ฟ ๐ŸŽง ๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š On July 10, 2004, one of the best trance albums in history was released on CD: NU NRG - FREEFALL. At the very beginning it can be said that Andrea Ribeca and Giuseppe Ottaviani have reached a high level!!! This is one of the best TRANCE albums I've ever heard. Clean, solid, upbeat, euphoric trance that gives good vibes, unique rhythms and melodies. Thanks to this, your musical senses reach a new level. Makes you dance as it starts to grow. This album has something for everyone. If it sounds this good on CD, imagine what they must have sounded like live! No wonder Paul Van Dyk put this album on Vandit Records!!!Trance is definitely addictive. There is no disappointment here.  NU NRG's musical ta

Ferry Corsten & Robert Smit Presents Starparty ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ - I'm In Love (1997)[Go For It]

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Ferry Corsten & Robert Smit Presents Starparty ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ - I'm In Love (1997)[Go For It] https://www.discogs.com/release/284872-Starparty-Im-In-Love https://www.discogs.com/release/115230-Starparty-Im-In-Love-Original-Remixes Buy ๐Ÿ›’๐Ÿ›’๐Ÿ›’ https://www.junodownload.com/products/starparty-im-in-love/1228287-02/ Original Mix ๐ŸŽง Club Mix ๐ŸŽง Ferry Corsten & Robert Smit Remix ๐ŸŽง Hole In One's Beat Box Mix ๐ŸŽง Steve Baltes Remix ๐ŸŽง En-Motion Remix ๐ŸŽง Marc van Linden Remix ๐ŸŽง Sneijder Remix ๐ŸŽง ๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š Ferry Corsten and Robert Smit have collaborated on several important trance songs in the past. In 1997, under the pseudonym Starparty, they produced "I'm In Love".  In this song they used the vocal sample "I'm In Love With You" from the song "Peanut Butter", originally performed by Gwen Guthrie.  The original version unfortunately did not receive the recognition it deserved. However, it was not until 1999, which is often called one o

Onova ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช - Synchronicity (2024)[Borderline]

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Onova ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช - Synchronicity (2024)[Borderline] Buy ๐Ÿ›’๐Ÿ›’๐Ÿ›’ https://borderline.complete.me/synchronicity Original Mix ๐ŸŽง Extended Mix ๐ŸŽง ๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š Swedish legend Onova joins the ranks of Borderline and brings the label an assault trance track titled "Synchronicity". The production is made at the highest level. The insanely catchy melody is the label's 99th release! Recently, Christian Lejon has been working on this amazing composition of sounds at home. There was no news about him, but when he came back, it was with a bang. The label belonging to Activa once again confirms that its releases focus on quality. Christian... we are very pleased that you are back with fantastic music!!!!

Ron van den Beuken Pres. Clokx ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ - Tibet (2005)[Liquid Recordings]

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Ron van den Beuken Pres. Clokx ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ - Tibet (2005)[Liquid Recordings] https://www.discogs.com/release/550618-Clokx-Tibet Original Mix ๐ŸŽง Vocal Dub ๐ŸŽง Dub Mix ๐ŸŽง ๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š Ron van den Beuken's music is still associated as energetic, which destroyed many trance dance floors around the world. In 2005 he brought one of his best songs ever. Under the alias Clokx he produced "Tibet", which was released on vinyl on the Liquid Recordings label. It should be added that the piece was written together with A.L. Veldman and J. Verheijen, and only Ron was responsible for the production. The vocals belong to J. Wijnhoven and, interestingly, also Ron.  The title region is a historical land located in Asia, which captivated the author of the work with its beauty. Most people from Tibet are Buddhists. They have centuries-old culture and tradition. The song reached the top 10 on the sales charts.  This amazing vinyl record gives you three versions: Original Mix, Vocal Dub

Midway ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ - Inca (2003)[In Trance We Trust]

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Midway ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ - Inca (2003)[In Trance We Trust] https://www.discogs.com/release/87559-Midway-Inca Buy ๐Ÿ›’๐Ÿ›’๐Ÿ›’ https://www.junodownload.com/products/midway-inca/1271716-02/ Inca ๐ŸŽง Kung Fu ๐ŸŽง ๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š "Inca" is one of the best melodies from Ralph Barendse, best known as Ralphie B, but he released this song under the pseudonym Midway. The song was released in 2003 on the In Trance We Trust label.  Once upon a time, Dj Tiรซsto  played this melody in most of his concerts. He destroyed the dance floor with this song at many trance parties. Listen to this brilliant line of synthesizers. Plus there's a great melody that makes me drift off. Delicate bass line. It's just fantastic from start to finish. Amazing song. It is a work of art. A piece not fully appreciated. For me it's definitely a great classic in the history of trance music.  On the other side of this vinyl release is "Kung Fu". It is overshadowed by its predecessor, but for me it is als