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M.I.K.E. Presents Plastic Boy ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช - Silver Bath (2002)[Bonzai Trance Progressive]

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M.I.K.E. Presents Plastic Boy ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช - Silver Bath (2002)[Bonzai Trance Progressive] https://www.discogs.com/release/35973-Plastic-Boy-Silver-Bath Buy ๐Ÿ›’ ๐Ÿ›’ ๐Ÿ›’  https://www.junodownload.com/products/plastic-boy-silver-bath/3348426-02/?srsltid=AfmBOoq6aSFucxchTYtPKoR1K5rCXYJs3hkDSXQtGtzKYuQCkfqJGDLk Silver Bath ๐ŸŽง Dahab ๐ŸŽง ๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š Whether it's called M.I.K.E., Push or Plastic Boy, Mike Dierickx's trance vibe is unmistakable. In 2002, on the wave of extraordinary trance successes, he places a new sensational bomb called "Silver Bath". This diamond was released on vinyl by the legendary Bonzai Trance Progressive label. He clearly returns to the durable trance sound of the Belgian producer and DJ, thus winning another great album. The song's tempo at 138 BPM is no coincidence here. This track appeared along with other hits on Plastic Boy's 2005 studio album "It’s A Plastic World".  Number 4 of the aforementioned album is simply massacring ...

Miikka Leinonen Music ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ - The Construction Kit EP (Vinyl, 2005)[Five AM]

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Miikka Leinonen Music ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ - The Construction Kit EP (Vinyl, 2005)[Five AM]  https://www.discogs.com/release/517086-Miikka-The-Construction-Kit-EP ๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š Sircceli ๐ŸŽง Breathe ๐ŸŽง Pearls ๐ŸŽง ๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š  In 2005, Finnish producer Miikka Leinonen brings an amazing release on the label Five AM. There are three trance diamonds in this EP, all of which have their own unique atmosphere. The first is the above average "Sircceli" with its technical percussion, constant thrusts and uniquely mechanized acid lines.  The second is "Breathe" which takes the listener on a deep journey through the darker side of trance. Really solid piece. Finally, there is the glamorous "Pearls", which is often mentioned by many as the best track of this release. All productions do a great job on this EP and it's worth getting such a vinyl for your collection.

Mystic Force ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ - Frontier (Album 2๐Ÿ’ฟ+2LP, 1995)[MFS](1๐Ÿ’ฟ, 1994)[Psy-Harmonics]

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Mystic Force ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ - Frontier (Album 2๐Ÿ’ฟ+2LP, 1995)[MFS](1๐Ÿ’ฟ, 1994)[Psy-Harmonics] https://www.discogs.com/release/43026-Mystic-Force-Frontier https://www.discogs.com/release/91625-Mystic-Force-Frontier https://www.discogs.com/release/183841-Mystic-Force-Frontier Full Album 2๐Ÿ’ฟ๐ŸŽง  ๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š I'm still discovering trance music. It's easier with albums by well-known artists than with those of producers whose music has quickly become known to the world. The album "Frontier" by Australian Mystic Force was released in 1995 on CD (plus bonus CD) and double vinyl on the MFS label. A year earlier on a single CD on the Psy-Harmonics label.  It's pretty solid trance, with a few ambient elements. The first three tracks give us a really great start. "Key" is a slightly instrumental, synthpop-inspired track, followed by "Spacial," which picks up the pace, a repetitive loop of melody with ambient flowing around it. It looks really cool. "Pa...

Union Jack ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น – There Will Be No Armageddon (Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ & 2LP, 1995)[Platipus Records]

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Union Jack ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น – There Will Be No Armageddon (Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ & 2LP, 1995)[Platipus Records] https://www.discogs.com/UnionJack-There-Will-Be-No-Armageddon/release/1342095 https://www.discogs.com/release/12922-UnionJack-There-Will-Be-No-Armageddon #Trance #Acid #Chillout #Ambient #UnionJack #ThereWillBeNoArmagedon #album #CD #2LP #Platipus #1995 #LEGEND ๐ŸŽถ ๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐Ÿ’ฟ ๐ŸŽง Continuous Mix ๐Ÿ’ฟ ๐ŸŽง  Individual songs ๐Ÿ’ฟ ๐ŸŽง  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_ke7gXpypZevDYmuU9n0RLfDR_pUdJFjLE ๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š Union Jack is a UK trance act formed by Simon Berry (Art Of Trance) and Claudio Giussani (Terra Ferma). There Will Be No Armageddon is an early acid trance album. Their debut full-length album gathers up several of their peak-time dream trance hits as well as an assortment of downbeat and chill out tunes. The songs were composed in the early 1990s and the album was released by Platipus Records in 1995. It was Union Jack's first studio album and first releas...

Miika Kuisma ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ - Inwardgaze (Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ 2005)[Subtraxx Recordings]

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Miika Kuisma ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ - Inwardgaze (Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ 2005)[Subtraxx Recordings] https://www.discogs.com/release/564696-Miika-Kuisma-Inwardgaze #Trance #ProgressiveTrance #Ambient #Downtempo #Breakbeat #MiikaKuisma ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ #Inwardgaze #album #CD #SubtraxxRecordings #2005 #LEGEND ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ’ฟ๐ŸŽง  ๐Ÿ’ฟ๐Ÿ’ฟ๐Ÿ’ฟ๐Ÿ’ฟ๐Ÿ’ฟ๐Ÿ’ฟ๐Ÿ’ฟ๐Ÿ’ฟ๐Ÿ’ฟ๐Ÿ’ฟ๐Ÿ’ฟ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kg-_qNciszIpoFc1GxSgQWjqOKqyYrPn4  "Inwardgaze" kicks off with a mellow, trance-like atmosphere with "Life" that really invites you as a listener to the album. Miika demonstrates her desire to combine styles and sounds at the very beginning, because finally the trance atmosphere is complemented by a dense and pulsating bass, almost house-like in sound and feeling. You'll be forgiven for missing the smooth transition between songs as we hit more atmosphere. This allows for concise and subtle transitions. It works really well here. I wasn't expecting to hear vocals at this point, but that's exactly what's coming next. T...

Astral Projection ๐Ÿ†š Trilithon Feat. Special K ‎– Burning Up (2000)[Oval]

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Astral Projection ๐Ÿ†š Trilithon Feat. Special K ‎– Burning Up (2000)[Oval] https://www.discogs.com/release/212856-Astral-Projection-vs-Trilithon-Feat-Special-K-Burning-Up https://www.discogs.com/Astral-Projection-Vs-Trilithon-Feat-Special-K-Burning-Up/release/45503 Buy ๐Ÿ›’ ๐Ÿ›’ ๐Ÿ›’ https://astralprojection.bandcamp.com/album/astral-projection-vs-trilithon-feat-special-k-burning-up Radio Edit ๐ŸŽง Main Mix ๐ŸŽง Voxless Mix ๐ŸŽง Video Version Hyperstate 2001 Oslo Spectrum ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด ๐Ÿ“น ๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š "Burning Up" is an epic trance track that packs a powerful punch. Released on vinyl in 2000 on Oval.  It's a stark contrast to the tracks Astral Projection are known for, which are psychedelic and goa. That's why I was very surprised they produced it. This classic is something completely different. Great synth lines and a beautiful melody.  A fantastic and emotional track from the Golden Age of Trance. Brilliant music that will get the dancefloor going. Both vinyl versions are p...

Giuseppe Ottaviani ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น feat. Stephen Pickup ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ - No More Alone (2008)[Vandit Records]

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Giuseppe Ottaviani ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น feat. Stephen Pickup ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ - No More Alone (2008)[Vandit Records] https://www.discogs.com/Giuseppe-Ottaviani-Feat-Stephen-Pickup-No-More-Alone/release/1481281 Buy ๐Ÿ›’ ๐Ÿ›’ ๐Ÿ›’ https://www.beatport.com/track/no-more-alone-feat-stephen-pickup/13741662?srsltid=AfmBOorbUqHdf4sJyrrYl9MrkEtVzAPxH0HlKB1lpO9qFkq2HBiGldsc Original Mix ๐ŸŽง Jon O'Bir Remix ๐ŸŽง John O'Callaghan Remix ๐ŸŽง Gladiator Mix ๐ŸŽง ๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š "No More Alone" by Giuseppe Ottaviani is one of the Italian maestro's best tracks. It's one of those tracks with vocals that contradicts my thesis that "the best trance music is the one without vocals." It was released on vinyl in 2008 by Vandit Records.  It appears on his first solo album, "GO!". A fantastic track, paired with vocals by Stephen Pickup. Great lyrics! Check it out!  ***Everyone is walking on the edge of life Like a ghost of a shadow, barely alive Even times in a rush But its going now...

Sven Vรคth ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช - L'Esperanza (1993)[Eye Q Records]

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Sven Vรคth ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช - L'Esperanza (1993)[Eye Q Records] https://www.discogs.com/release/129278-Sven-V%C3%A4th-LEsperanza https://www.discogs.com/release/48338-Sven-V%C3%A4th-LEsperanza-Remixes https://www.discogs.com/release/24260-Sven-V%C3%A4th-LEsperanza-Remix https://www.discogs.com/release/30373403-Sven-V%C3%A4th-LEsperanza Buy ๐Ÿ›’ ๐Ÿ›’ ๐Ÿ›’  https://www.junodownload.com/products/sven-vath-l-esperanza/2586912-02/?srsltid=AfmBOooyo2O9Ku-mHmXe0lCiqQgeH1hrERRIm6_PcwunCgAy5FKVHmiX Official Video ๐Ÿ“น Doub Mix ๐ŸŽง  Hope Will Move Mountains Mix ๐ŸŽง  Raindance Mix ๐ŸŽง  Wild Pitch Mix ๐ŸŽง  Original Album Version ๐ŸŽง  Hardspace Mix ๐ŸŽง  Paul Van Dyk Remix ๐ŸŽง ๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š L'Esperanza (Hope) is undoubtedly one of Sven Vรคth's and Ralf Hildenbeutel’s greatest hits. Anyone who knows Sven recognizes that he has always felt free and evolved in terms of appearance and style. Produced in 1993, this track has certainly not lost any of its charm over the years.  Lovely...

Above & Beyond ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ - Indonesia (2006)[Anjunabeats]

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Above & Beyond ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ - Indonesia (2006)[Anjunabeats] https://www.discogs.com/release/634211-Above-Beyond-Tri-State https://www.discogs.com/release/11720337-Above-Beyond-Tri-State Buy ๐Ÿ›’ ๐Ÿ›’ ๐Ÿ›’ https://anjunabeats.com/us/products/80620-tri-state Original Mix ๐ŸŽง ๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š "Indonesia" is an amazing track from Above & Beyond, featured on their legendary album "Tri-State." Released in 2006 on CD by Anjunabeats, it was only many years later (in 2018) that it was finally released on vinyl. Here, we get Trance and Progressive Breaks at their best.  These gentlemen, fascinated by this region of the world, gave the track this title for a reason. Indonesia is an incredibly fascinating country in many ways. Thanks to its colossal size, it stands out with a multi-colored mosaic of cultures, landscapes, scents, and flavors, depending on which region you happen to be in. The modern districts of Indonesia's capital, Jakarta, are bustli...

REVIEW: "Fixated By The Aura" by BLUFELD [VISIONS OF TRANCE]

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REVIEW: "Fixated By The Aura" by BLUFELD "Fixated By The Aura" is the sixth studio album by English producer David Hearn, who releases his music as Blufeld. The album was released on Addictive Sounds and is available on CD and vinyl at the following link: https://elasticstage.com/blufeldmusic/releases/fixated-by-the-aura-album It consists of 13 tracks, meticulously crafted to satisfy the listener. Blufeld has been crafting incredible trance and progressive trance melodies for years, and that's exactly what we get here. It's safe to say this is his best album yet. With a wealth of experience and influences from artists like M.I.K.E. and Airwave, this producer knows how to craft a story from every track. No matter where you listen (at home, on the beach, or in the car), this is a pleasant listening experience filled with a rich array of melodies. Each track is a different journey, adorned with incredible sounds. It makes you drift into another dimension and fo...