There are classics and then theres On The Beach. Yorks iconic trance anthem gets a new chapter from hotshot Ben Nicky, who reimagines the track with a larger-than-life sound built for the now. The melody still tugs at the same emotions it did decades ago, but it now comes wrapped in explosive energy and contemporary production, perfect for lighting up festival and club audiences alike.
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Dimitris Kechagias Review:
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]York’s timeless trance anthem “On The Beach” has been reborn under the expert touch of Ben Nicky, and his reimagined version is nothing short of a masterclass in contemporary trance production. Clocking in at a fast and furious 145 BPM, this remix bridges the gap between classic trance nostalgia and the adrenaline-fueled energy of today’s festival sound. From a technical standpoint, Ben Nicky’s remix thrives on its meticulous layering and modern sound design. The track opens with a driving low-end foundation, built on tight, punchy kick drums and rolling sub-basslines that immediately set a high-energy tone. The percussion patterns add a crisp rhythmic texture, ensuring that the groove remains infectious even before the melodic elements dominate. The true magic unfolds in the breakdowns. Here, Ben introduces an exceptional swirling euphoric synth that glides across the stereo field, drenched in lush reverb and complemented by subtle ambient touches that create a sense of vastness. Atmospheric pads and delicate effects shimmer in the background, slowly building a cinematic tension. The iconic balearic guitar riff and nostalgic vocal lines emerge, perfectly reworked with modern processing that enhances clarity and depth. As the breakdown reaches its massive euphoric climax, layers of airy supersaws and classic trance plucks interweave to create a powerful wall of sound—one that captures that quintessential “arms in the air” moment trance fans crave. The drop is explosive, with the driving kick and bass returning to propel the track into dancefloor ecstasy, marrying Ben’s love for harder, high-energy styles with the emotional core of the original. This remix is a trance DJ’s dream: it respects the melodic soul that made “On The Beach” a classic while delivering the kind of modern production punch that commands peak-time festival stages and euphoric club floors. Between its technical polish, emotional resonance, and relentless energy, Ben Nicky’s version is destined to be a mainstay in trance sets worldwide. A perfect way to bid farewell to summer while keeping the warmth alive through the winter, this is #PureGold for every trance lover. #LoveIT[/content]
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[item value="10"]You can’t get this memorable track out of your head[/item]
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