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REVIEW: Sean Tyas - Ascend out on Black Hole recordings

Subsequent to the release of "Now You See," thriving trance music heavyweight Sean Tyas reveals his first single on his new label home, Black Hole Recordings. Tyas' recent mega hit single "Now You See" marked a career-high achievement with an impressive chart performance, reigning high within the (Beatport Trance) Top 5 for 6 consecutive weeks. It's follow up single, "Ascend," continues in the same vein, as the melodic mastermind takes listeners on a hypnotic aural journey.

Giving a retro-Tyas vibe, "Ascend" begins with ripping acid intro bits and a tough bassline that will command every inch of the dancefloor. Though the mood stays dark and melodic throughout, the track's spiraling breakdown features an integral part of Tyas' signature hit-making formula resilient arpeggiated piano chords. Being sure to keep things fresh and forward thinking, Tyas incorporates unpredictable transitions and intricate percussion elements, evidencing a newer side of Tyas' higher level skill of production.

Ascend hits digital download platforms in the coming weeks, available first May 19th as a Beatport exclusive!



Dimitri Kechagias review:  The exceptional USA born and Switzerland based dj, producer, radio host and label owner Sean Tyas strikes back on Black Hole recordings with his exceptional new single Ascend.When music sounds too ephemeral, quickly consumed and easily thrown way, Sean Tyas comes in to service fantastic trance creations that will pass easily the test of time and will be played very often in the coming years as well. Ascend stands out because it has a clear goal in its construction. It doesn't try to be many things in one single track and then lost the  plot. Sean Tyas has in his mind what he wants to achieve and he manages very successfully to reach this goal.He stays faithful to the straight forward trance arrangement with lower bpm than 138 making it perfect for the middle section between big room and uplifting trance tracks.The foundation is quite complex and rich with great kicks, pulsating driving basslines and noteworthy percussion elements. Upon this very tough and solid impetus he adds the very strong euphoric rave style distorted epic synthy lead that appears for a while during the first sequence and is revealed in full within the breakdown. Here Sean does his best to absorb his listeners to his dreamworld with beautiful piano melody, airy pads, synthy plucks and cinematic atmosphere. The massive synthy riff appears and you can easily guess the thunder storming consequences. If the floor is shaking and pumping don't worry its not an earthquake but rather the vibration of the clubbers who jump around with hands in the air. Of course the addition of acid overtones  and some twisted glitzy effects keep the track really underground and adventurous. Sean is on fire and you can catch him amongst others on the Trance Addict stage at Tomorrowland! #PureGold Love iT

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