Following the heartfelt response to our version of Angel, we're excited to share two stunning new remixes by Ciaran McAuley and Michael Alan. Originally interpreted by Paul Skelton, Andy Newtz, and Tara Greene, Angel pays tribute to the timeless classic written by Sarah McLachlan and Pierre Marchand.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"] Originally interpreted by Paul Skelton, Andy Newtz, and Tara Greene, Angel honors the timeless composition by Sarah McLachlan and Pierre Marchand while elevating it into pure trance territory. Now, two technically brilliant remixes by Ciaran McAuley and Michael Alan are added for your pleasure, each showcasing impeccable production craft and attention to detail. Michael Alan delivers a progressive trance version at 130 BPM, meticulously built with electro‑tinged basslines, punchy, tightly‑compressed kicks, and chunky midrange grooves. His sound design emphasizes dynamic layering, with soaring euphoric synth leads that swell into a massive, wide‑stereo climax—perfect for DJs who love tracks that sit neatly in a progressive set yet burst with peak‑time energy. The careful EQ balancing and smooth transitions make it a mixing dream, ensuring it glides into any set without compromising its energy. Ciaran McAuley’s 138 BPM remix, on the other hand, is a masterclass in uplifting euphoric vocal trance production. Trance DJs will adore the way he integrates pulsating rolling basslines, carefully sidechained to the pounding kicks, while the lush piano chords and orchestral string harmonies lift the track into an emotional, atmospheric space. The arrangement builds with surgical precision, culminating in a breathtaking, high‑energy climax that’s drenched in reverb and delay, giving it that expansive, festival‑ready feel. The vocal treatment is pristine, with crystal‑clear processing that lets Tara Greene’s delivery soar above the instrumental without ever being overpowered. Both versions are engineered with the DJ in mind—Michael Alan’s for progressive, groove‑driven sets, and Ciaran McAuley’s for peak‑hour euphoric moments. The dual release is a gift for trance artists and fans alike, delivering technical excellence and emotional depth in equal measure. #PureGold #LoveiT
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[item value="10"]You can’t get this memorable track out of your head[/item]
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