When John OCallaghan first heard Wide Awake, he knew it was something special. But he also sensed there was more waiting to be unlocked. So he called upon a long-time friend, trusted ally, and trance royalty, Maria Healy. Marias remix of Wide Awake takes the emotion of the original and fires it through a high-energy, full-power trance cannon. Its bold, beautiful, and unmistakably Maria - one of the years standout remixes.
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[item value="10"]Transaphonic & Ren Faye - Wide Awake (Maria Healy Remix) [/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]When John O’Callaghan first encountered “Wide Awake,” he recognized its raw potential but sensed the track had hidden depths that could be unlocked with the right touch. Enter Maria Healy, a long-time collaborator and respected figure in the trance community, whose mastery of high-energy, emotive production has made her a favorite among uplifting trance DJs. Maria Healy’s remix of “Wide Awake” transcends a standard rework by fully embracing the technical intricacies that define great trance production. Clocking in at 140 BPM, the remix immediately sets itself apart with its driving, full-spectrum sound design. The low end is powered by tight, resonant basslines that provide both punch and warmth, layered with subtly side-chained sub-bass to keep the groove breathing. Her choice of rough, edgy drum programming—particularly the crisp, metallic kick and snappy percussive accents—creates a rhythmic backbone that cuts cleanly through live club systems and festival sound rigs. From a production standpoint, the track’s arrangement demonstrates expert attention to flow and dynamics. Early in the track, melodic arpeggios and soft pads gently bloom, guiding the listener toward the first short breakdown. Here, Ren’s ethereal vocal enters with carefully balanced reverb tails and high-frequency sparkle, allowing it to soar above the mix without overloading the spectrum. Healy’s layering of sun-kissed melodic leads and atmospheric effects builds anticipation while never overshadowing the vocal performance. The main breakdown is engineered to capture the essence of uplifting trance: lush piano chords introduce an emotional stillness before an escalating progression of euphoric synths swells into a full anthemic uplift. Maria utilizes subtle automation on filters and reverb decay to create a sense of sonic expansion, giving the breakdown a cinematic feel that resonates both on headphones and massive festival stages. As the track surges into its climax, the energy release is pure catharsis, combining the melodic DNA of the original with Healy’s forward-driving production ethos. Uplifting trance DJs adore this remix for multiple reasons. First, its mixdown is clean and powerful, making it plug-and-play for any set, whether opening a sunset set or peaking a 3 a.m. festival slot. Second, the emotional arc—balancing introspection and euphoria—is quintessential for crowd connection. Finally, its structural choices make it a versatile mixing tool: the extended intro and outro sections allow seamless transitions, while the explosive drops guarantee a hands-in-the-air moment on the dancefloor. Maria Healy’s “Wide Awake” remix is a standout not only because it’s bold and beautiful but because it exemplifies the meticulous craft required to create a 140 BPM trance anthem that moves hearts and shakes speakers—a track that will live in the crates of uplifting DJs for years to come. #PureGold Love IT[/content]
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[item value="10"]Basslines and Groove[/item][item value="10"] Melody [/item]
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[item value="10"]Climax / Drop / Crescendo / Pay off moment[/item]
[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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