English producer and DJ Farius makes his solo debut on Anjunabeats with 'Cold Apex'.
First appearing on the label in 2018, remixing Gabriel & Dresden feat. Sub Teal’s ‘I'm Not Like Everybody Else’, Farius has contributed two mixes to the Anjunabeats Worldwide radio show. In 2023, he collaborated with Ben Malone on ‘Extensia’, closely followed by his remix with Andrew Bayer on 'Under Pressure' later that year.
With his early productions starting in 2016 on labels like Delirium, Vandit and Zero Three, the trance producer quickly established his reputation in the genre. He has since released music with Armada, Future Sound Of Egypt and most often with his long time label Enhanced and Enhanced Progressive where he also works as an A&R. ‘Cold Apex’ is an embodiment of Farius’ well established trance sound.
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]English producer and DJ Farius makes an impressive solo debut on Anjunabeats with “Cold Apex”, a 132 BPM proglifting trance masterpiece that showcases both technical precision and expressive musicality. From the start, the production value is crystal clear—big, pulsating sub-bass lines lock in with tight, thumping kick drums, while electro-infused razor‑sharp synth stabs add a cutting edge to the rhythm. The sound design is immaculate, with distorted and warped effects providing movement and tension, giving the track that modern, club‑ready polish. The breakdown is a highlight of the track, diving into classic Anjunabeats euphoria. Here, lush layers of epic synth leads, emotional piano chords, and airy harp flourishes float in a spacious reverb field, creating a sense of weightless anticipation. Farius demonstrates expert automation and modulation techniques, slowly filtering in delayed arpeggiations and shimmering textures to build the emotional peak without ever cluttering the mix. When the climax hits, “Cold Apex” takes a tech‑groove turn, introducing slightly aggressive percussive patterns that keep the energy surging. The euphoric synth leads return in full force, soaring above the mix with wide stereo imaging and layered harmonics, delivering that signature Farius “flying high” feeling that trance fans crave. For proglifting trance DJs, this track is a dream. Its well‑structured phrasing, clean low‑end separation, and extended mix‑friendly intro and outro make it ideal for seamless blending into high‑energy sets. The balanced layering also ensures it cuts through a club system without overpowering the mix, while its evolving progression keeps the dancefloor emotionally engaged. In short, “Cold Apex” is a technical and emotional triumph—a track that combines modern sound design with classic trance euphoria, perfect for DJs looking to lift the crowd into the stratosphere.
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