The original ‘Awakening’ from Dutch powerhouse pair Rank1 is taken from 2002’s ‘Symsonic’ album, with versions from Ferry Corsten and Cosmic Gate. The Amsterdam-Australian Altitude ringleader MaRLo is given the responsibility of blasting the remix into the ears of the next generation, and does so fast and furiously. Racing through the night with plenty of sting, allowing for brief shelter by returning the compliments of the breakdown, ‘Awakening’ is all-action with a capital A. As all of the original’s components climb to the top, trance’s golden era comes home to blow minds second time around.
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[item value="10"]Beat and Rhythm[/item]
[item value="10"]Basslines and Groove[/item]
[item value="10"] Melody [/item]
[item value="10"] Synths [/item]
[item value="10"]Breakdown[/item]
[item value="10"]Climax / Drop / Crescendo / Pay off moment[/item]
[item value="10"]Intensity, Drive and Energy[/item]
[item value="10"]Sound-design and Arrangement[/item]
[item value="10"]Overall Atmosphere[/item]
[item value="10"]Goosebumps / Shivers moments[/item]
[item value="10"]Emotional affinity and heartfelt moments[/item]
[item value="10"]Originality and Inventiveness[/item]
[item value="10"]Radio Friendly[/item]
[item value="10"]You can’t get this memorable track out of your head[/item]
[item value="10"]It has potential to become an anthem or a classic[/item]
[item value="10"]Rank 1 - Awakening (MaRLo Remix) [/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Rank 1 are responsible for brilliant trance anthems with Awakening being one of their finest moment. The track still delivers and whenever is remixed gets the applause and support by many. The beloved MaRLo is on remix duties for the Awakening and does what he knows best to bring the classic in 2023. Heavy pounding techno infused basslines, cold thundercrushing drums, heavy grooves and raw atmosphere interrupted from snippets of the hair raising synths until the big breakdown comes in to reveal the euphoric melody in all its glory plus the whispering female vocals. The climax goes of the hook banging and booming for the ultimate crescendo to bring tears to the eyes of all those who loved it back in the days. #PureGold Love IT[/content]
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