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 label and of the artists. It’s a grooving but energetic trance track that fits perfectly into the ethos and its great to have it see the light of day!
Sculptured needs little introduction, the closing track from the whole Movement compilation, albeit reworked by Activa as the original wasn't quite finished….. but it’s finished now and what a finish it is! We also thought it couldn't quite be right to release without the full Activa Rework, so for the first time, you can get your hands on a full digital copy.
Quite the celebration, we think!
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[item value="10"]Various Artists - Borderline 100[/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]The top high quality trance label Borderline reach the milestone of the 100th release. The much anticipated EP includes magnificent uplifting tracks following the well known UK uplifting trance direction that always delivers goosebumps and endless amounts of shivers. Activa collaborate with Marcos for the truly elevating anthem Elevate. Energetic driving with punchy basslines, thumping drums, sharp kicks, acid overtones and cool balearic style carefree feel good melodies. The long and tranquil breakdown is pure trance magic with big airy trancy synths that slowly come to the surface with the only goal to wake your senses and elevate the listener to the next level. Classy uplifting track perfectly executed without delays. The beloved Factoria unleashes the epic hands in the air hymn Sculptured. The production is clean and sharp with tough foundation that manage easily to convince the listener for its honest intentions with long atmospheric breakdown with classy melody that is full of euphoria and positivity with great synths doing the damage and keeping the bodies floating in the air. The epicness of the original is expanded even more on the outstanding Activa Rework who transforms it in his own terms and trance values producing an ethereal piece of uplifting that directs its powers to meet your soul and connect you with all the wonderful souls dancing together on the dancefloor near you. The best way to get the know Borderline if you dont follow them already. #PureGold Love IT[/content]
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[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]
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Elevate by Activa and Marcos is available here
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