Festival season just got an upgrade! Johan Gielen drops his 'Festival EP' on Black Hole Recordings. Featuring "Circles (Festival Mix)" and "Nordic Chant (Festival Mix)" from Johan Gielen presents Airscape, this EP is packed with pure, unadulterated trance energy. Essential for your festival playlists!
Dimitris Kechagias Review:
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[item value="10"]Johan Gielen presents Airscape - Festival EP[/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Johan Gielen's latest release, the 'Festival EP' on Black Hole Recordings, is a masterclass in trance production, meticulously crafted to elevate the festival experience. The EP features two standout tracks: "Circles (Festival Mix)" and "Nordic Chant (Festival Mix)," both of which encapsulate the essence of peak-time trance energy. Delving into the technical details, both tracks operate at an exhilarating 136 BPM, a tempo that perfectly balances drive and euphoria. The production process showcases Gielen's adept manipulation of sound layers. "Circles (Festival Mix)" opens with a robust, pulsating bassline that provides a solid foundation, complemented by thumping drums and techy kicks. The use of euphoric synths, with their soaring melodies, adds a nostalgic trance vibe, while the orchestral strings interwoven throughout the track inject a cinematic quality, enhancing the emotional depth. "Nordic Chant (Festival Mix)" takes a slightly rougher, more tribal approach. Here, Gielen employs a gritty, tech-infused foundation, building an intense atmosphere that relentlessly drives forward. The track is characterized by its tribal percussive elements, adding a raw, primal energy. The dreamy breakdown is a highlight, where lush orchestral strings take center stage, creating a moment of introspective calm before the track catapults into a powerful climax. The sharp synth stabs and bass-focused sequences in this section demonstrate Gielen's skillful control over dynamic range and sonic texture. The meticulous layering, precise EQing, and dynamic use of reverb and delay effects throughout the EP highlight Johan Gielen's expertise in trance production. The 'Festival EP' is not just a collection of tracks; it's an immersive auditory journey designed to resonate with festival crowds and trance enthusiasts alike. #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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