1. Sneijder x Holly Kirby - Home (Extended Mix) [Afterdark]
2. Sneijder x Holly Kirby - Home [Afterdark]
Trance records don’t come much bigger than this, without a doubt the most requested I.D. from Sneijder’s live sets over the last year. Debuted at A State of Trance, Rotterdam in 2024, ‘Home’ has been one of the most talked about trance records of the year. It’s finally here, play it loud!
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Sneijder x Holly Kirby’s “Home” is a masterclass in modern vocal trance production, brimming with technical finesse and emotional resonance. Already celebrated as one of the most requested IDs from Sneijder’s live sets and unveiled at A State of Trance, Rotterdam in 2024, this track demonstrates why he remains a powerhouse in the genre. From a production standpoint, “Home” blends the nostalgia of 90s trance aesthetics with cutting-edge studio techniques. The track opens with a driving low-end built upon tightly compressed rolling basslines that interlock seamlessly with metallic, tech-infused kicks. Layered percussion—featuring crisp hi-hats, subtle shaker loops, and gated claps—provides a dynamic rhythmic bed that propels the energy forward. The breakdown is where the craftsmanship truly shines. Holly Kirby’s ethereal vocal is treated with rich reverb tails and gentle delay feedback, floating amid airy pads and lush atmospheric textures. Sneijder integrates delicate Enya-inspired samples, processed with stereo widening and subtle harmonic enhancement, giving the track an unmistakable Celtic and emotional depth. Automation sweeps, filtered white noise risers, and sidechained synth swells build an anticipatory tension leading into an explosive climax. The main drop erupts with layers of fat supersaw leads—carefully EQ’d to prevent frequency clashes—stacked with supportive arpeggiated plucks and sub-enhanced basses. Parallel compression and multiband mastering lend the track its festival-ready punch, ensuring it translates powerfully on large sound systems. For vocal trance DJs, “Home” is irresistible. Its extended intro and outro are perfectly structured for seamless mixing, while its breakdown and euphoric drop make it a peak-time weapon that can transform any dance floor. The balance of emotional storytelling and technical precision embodies everything that keeps vocal trance alive, inspiring, and endlessly captivating. In short, “Home” is a journey of sound design, heartfelt tribute, and peak-time euphoria that will remain in DJ rotations for years to come. #PureGold Love IT[/content]
[item value="10"]Beat and Rhythm[/item][item value="10"]Basslines and Groove[/item]
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[item value="10"]Intensity, Drive and Energy[/item]
[item value="10"]Sound-design and Arrangement[/item]
[item value="10"]Overall Atmosphere[/item]
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[item value="10"]Emotional affinity and heartfelt moments[/item]
[item value="10"]Originality and Inventiveness[/item]
[item value="10"]Radio Friendly[/item]
[item value="10"]Vocals & lyrics[/item]
[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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