Taken from Solarstone’s Pure Trance Vol. III compilation comes this re-visioning of Sied van Riel & Ian Standerwick’s bar-raising collaboration In A Perfect World, which was unleashed via Subculture in late September this year. Solarstone’s ‘Pure Mix’ was borne following a conversation between Rich Solarstone and Sied, where the former praised the latter’s back-to-basics approach to the track, pleading the opportunity to give it the Solarstone once-over. Sied & Standerwick gave their blessing, and the resulting Pure Mix gets a resounding thumbs-up all round!
Dimitri Kechagias review: Solarstone is considered to be one of the most accomplished artists in the trance world. His constant drive for original writing of melodies and even lyrics and full songs along with his strong belief in new talents and support on them has made Solarstone one of the true legends who has depth and comes out from organic bands and indie dance culture. Solarstone Pure Mixes are pure enjoyment and on his take on In A Perfect World by Sied Van Riel Vs Standerwick shows his ability to turn even this very dark moody tech trance meets uplifting original into a straight forward full on hands in the air pure trancer that focuses more on the strong synthy melody and less on the tech aggressiveness of the original. The foundation is energetic and powerful with dynamic hi-nrg driving basslines with slighty disco influences, mechanical groove and fantastic breakdown that highlights the strengths of the original melody and allows it to shine during its whole duration. Truly magical and dreamy with hypnotic effect on your subconscious. The superb main synthy hook is unleashed and you can guess that the crowd will go absolutely bonkers. The tension is masterfully build up until the beat strikes back for the full on hands in the euphoric climax that takes us back in the early 2000 trance where melody dictated the song and not gimmicks or effects like showing off what you can do to your peers. Solarstone music is about Pure Melody! #PureClass #PureGold Love it
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