Fresh off their 2024 ASOT Top 20 success, Durand and Gunn return with For You—a trance anthem that’s already making waves.
Voted Future Favorite on A State of Trance Episode 1221, this emotionally charged track blends Alina Renae’s soaring vocals with peak-time energy and heartfelt depth. Inspired by a true story of loss, For You is a tribute that hits with real emotion and floor-filling energy.
Supported by ASOT, paired with a heartfelt music video, and backed by digital firepower, this one’s already resonating across the globe. Load it up—this is one of those tracks.
Nicholas Gunn mentions on YouTube: Twenty-two years ago, my dear friend Alicia Salomon endured an unimaginable tragedy when a drunk driver took the lives of her infant son, infant niece, sister, and brother-in-law in a car accident. The weight of their loss has stayed with me since she first shared her story.Music has a way of connecting and healing us all and I've witnessed this firsthand in Alicia's story. Her family had found connection in my album, The Music of the Grand Canyon, during a trip together just before the tragedy. The album became a poignant reminder of their time together.More recently, when Alicia's mother passed away from cancer on December 5th, our song "For You" brought her comfort in her final hours, reuniting her with her loved ones in spirit. My upcoming album "30" celebrates three decades of music, shaped by stories like Alicia's. Though not my own, her story needed to be told.Collaborating with Richard Durand and Alina Renae, we've poured our hearts into "For You", a tribute to the Salomon and Hernandez families, in love and remembrance 🖤
Stream or download For You: HERE
For You (Trance Version) composed by Richard Durand and Nicholas Gunn
Lyrics by Nicholas Gunn
Produced by Richard Durand and Nicholas Gunn
Vocals performed by Alina Renae
Lyrics:I could mend a lot of thingsYou could read my mindTwenty years it's beenStill in disbeliefWe spent our better yearsLiving on the highTripping fantasiesOur realityAnd IRemember there was youWith all your sense and graceThat smile upon your faceAnd IWill always hold on toThe spaces in-betweenHow deafening it once seemedAnd nowI gotta liveFor youAnd nowI need to liveFor youAnd nowI gotta liveFor youAnd nowI need to liveFor you
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"] Richard Durand and Nicholas Gunn's collaboration with Alina Renae in "For You" stands out not only as an uplifting trance masterpiece but also as an emotional anthem with profound personal significance. The track is meticulously crafted, beginning with a driving 138 BPM tempo that delivers energetic, powerful basslines. These are complemented by thumping metallic drums and robust, dynamic kicks that establish a solid rhythmic foundation. The production process reveals a sophisticated layering of sunkissed melodies interwoven seamlessly with Alina Renae’s evocative vocals. The arrangement moves gracefully toward a poignant breakdown characterized by a melancholic piano theme and lush orchestral strings. This section not only showcases the technical prowess of the producers but also serves as an emotional pivot, setting the stage for the track's climactic resurgence. The use of uplifting euphoric synths in the climax is particularly noteworthy. These synths are expertly unleashed to create an atmosphere charged with intensity and dynamism, channeling feelings of sorrow and loss into a cathartic sonic experience. The track’s structure is a testament to the transformative power of trance music, designed to guide listeners through their own emotional journeys. Dedicated to the memory of loved ones tragically lost, "For You" transcends its role as a dance track to become a touching tribute. The heartfelt lyrics, combined with the meditative qualities of trance, offer a space for healing and reflection. This fusion of technical mastery and raw emotional expression solidifies "For You" as an anthem of resilience and love—a true #PureGold piece that resonates deeply with all who listen.#PureGold Love IT[/content]
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"“For You” is dedicated to the memory of my beloved brother Thanasis and his fiancée Despina, who tragically lost their lives to a drunk taxi driver in 1989. The pain we endured as a family was immense and difficult to overcome. Additionally, “For You” is dedicated to the memory of my parents, Maria and John, who have carried this pain with them for years, sacrificing their own well-being to help us grow. I express my gratitude for this anthem". Dimitris Kechagias
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