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05:48:00

 


Para X, a skilled German-Dutch producer, releases “Elarion” on ZYX Trance, showcasing his expertise in uplifting trance at 138 BPM. The track’s production is evident from the start, with a robust kick and layered percussion creating an energizing groove. Precision-crafted basslines combine rough mid-bass with clean sub for punch and warmth, while crisp hi-hats and metallic drums ensure a wide, impactful rhythm section.

The arrangement is a masterclass in trance storytelling, building tension with gated vocal chops and filter sweeps, leading to an atmospheric breakdown. Lush harps, ethereal vocals, and cinematic risers create a celestial soundscape, with a main synth theme introduced through precise automation, heightening anticipation before the drop.

“Elarion” appeals to uplifting trance DJs with its structural clarity and energy flow. Well-defined phrasing aids mixing, and optimized dynamics suit large sound systems. The expansive mid-range and pristine high-end cut through in clubs or festivals, with a euphoric beat return after the breakdown embedding a memorable melody in listeners’ minds.

Heavenly, ethnic-style vocals elevate the track to a transcendental level, making it versatile for peak-time sets and ideal for DJs aiming to transport audiences. “Elarion” exemplifies modern uplifting trance excellence—technically flawless, emotionally powerful, and designed to ignite global dancefloors. The track is available now on ZYX Trance, curated by Talla 2XLC.





Dimitris Kechagias Review:
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Para X’s Elarion is a masterclass in modern uplifting trance production, clocking in at 138 BPM and delivering a festival-ready sonic experience. The track opens with an authoritative, tightly compressed kick that anchors the mix, while layered basslines provide both warmth and drive. Sub-bass frequencies are carefully sculpted to avoid muddiness, allowing the low end to pulse with clarity on large club systems. Crisp hi-hats and metallic percussion bring a sparkling top-end sheen, with stereo imaging techniques giving the rhythm section a sense of width and motion. This meticulous sound design ensures that Elarion energizes listeners from the very first beat. The melodic architecture of Elarion is both emotionally potent and harmonically rich. Ethereal vocal pads and reverb-drenched harp arpeggios set the stage for a cinematic breakdown, where tension gradually rises through the careful layering of celestial textures. The lead melody eventually emerges with a euphoric intensity, built from multiple harmonic layers that blend analog-inspired synths with modern digital clarity. Para X’s attention to transitions and phrasing allows for seamless build-ups and drops, creating a dynamic flow that keeps DJs and audiences fully engaged. From a production standpoint, the track demonstrates expert use of effects and spatial design. Well-placed delays, subtle phasers, and lush reverbs create a three-dimensional soundscape that envelops the listener. Dynamic range and loudness have been balanced to allow the drop to explode with maximum impact without compromising clarity. The track’s structure is DJ-friendly, with intros and outros designed for easy cueing and looping, making it a versatile weapon for both club and festival sets. Beyond the dancefloor, Elarion offers notable benefits for mental wellness and physical activity. Scientific studies have shown that rhythmic music with clear high-energy peaks can enhance mood and reduce stress by increasing endorphin release and stimulating the brain’s reward system (Salimpoor et al., 2011). Uplifting trance at 138 BPM aligns well with moderate-to-vigorous cardiovascular exercise, aiding in pacing and performance (Karageorghis & Priest, 2012). The hypnotic layering of melodies and spatial effects also facilitates a meditative flow state, which has been linked to improved focus and reduced anxiety (Csikszentmihalyi, 1990). For yoga, spin, or high-intensity interval training classes, Elarion provides both motivational drive and emotional uplift, enhancing physical performance while supporting mental well-being. Overall, Para X’s Elarion excels across all technical and artistic metrics—rhythm, melodic storytelling, spatial depth, and emotional resonance. It is a track that not only ignites dancefloors but also brings measurable benefits to wellness and fitness environments. Its combination of expert production and psychological impact confirms its status as a standout release on ZYX Trance. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
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Suggested Bibliography:
Csikszentmihalyi, M. (1990). Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience. Harper & Row.
Karageorghis, C. I., & Priest, D. L. (2012). Music in the exercise domain: a review and synthesis (Part I). International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 5(1), 44-66.
Salimpoor, V. N., Benovoy, M., Larcher, K., Dagher, A., & Zatorre, R. J. (2011). Anatomically distinct dopamine release during anticipation and experience of peak emotion to music. Nature Neuroscience, 14(2), 257–262. 




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04:26:00

 




Para X, hailing from Frankfurt, Germany, is a significant figure in the trance music scene. Known for his technical skill and emotional depth, he has been captivating audiences worldwide with his innovative approach to trance music. Having released numerous tracks on the famed ZYX Trance label, Para X has proven his prowess in creating music that resonates with both the heart and the dance floor.

His recent track, “Atmospherica,” is a testament to his artistry, offering a mesmerizing blend of atmospheric and euphoric elements. The track is built around a tempo of 138 BPM, delivering a direct and uplifting trance experience. It features driving basslines, powerful techy kicks, and raw metallic percussion, all layered to create a vibrant and energetic soundscape. The addition of emotive synth lines intensifies the track's impact, providing moments of profound resonance.

An extended breakdown serves as the track's centerpiece, lasting two minutes and showcasing a tapestry of warm, emotional textures. Female choral voices and euphoric synth plucks create an evocative scene reminiscent of a volcanic eruption, guiding listeners through a journey of bliss and liberation. The seamless integration of these elements culminates in a euphoric climax, allowing listeners to fully immerse in the trance experience.

With its vibrant synths and delicate piano chords, “Atmospherica” ensures a fluid and engaging journey, perfect for both club settings and personal listening. This track not only captures the essence of true trance but also stands as a timeless piece, capable of uplifting spirits and transporting audiences to realms of ecstatic sensation. "Atmospherica" is now available via ZYX Trance.





Dimitris Kechagias Review:
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Para X’s "Atmospherica" is an exemplary trance production that showcases technical prowess and an intricate understanding of sound design. Anchored at a tempo of 138 BPM, it adheres to the high-energy framework characteristic of uplifting trance but distinguishes itself through meticulous production techniques. The track opens with a robust low-end foundation, featuring driving basslines crafted through layered saw-wave sub-basses and sidechain compression to create dynamic rhythmic movement. The powerful techy kicks are likely synthesized with precise transient shapers and EQ sculpting, ensuring they punch through the mix without overwhelming the melodic elements. Raw metallic percussion adds a unique industrial texture, achieved possibly through the careful synthesis of high-frequency noise layers combined with processed field recordings to enhance authenticity. These percussive elements are arranged with intricate panning and reverb automation, providing spatial depth and an immersive listening experience. Emotive synth lines dominate the midrange, crafted with lush analog emulation plugins or classic hardware synthesizers. The modulation of filter cutoffs and resonance parameters introduces dynamic tonal shifts, enhancing the track's emotional impact. The extended two-minute breakdown is a testament to Para X’s sound design mastery, featuring warm, atmospheric pads layered with granular textures for a rich, enveloping ambiance. The use of female choral voices is particularly noteworthy. They are likely processed with reverb tails and stereo widening effects, creating an ethereal, cathedral-like resonance. Euphoric synth plucks, with sharp attack envelopes and delay effects, emulate a volcanic eruption of sound, leading to a tension-filled buildup. The climax integrates all elements seamlessly, employing techniques such as risers with white noise sweeps and pitch automation to escalate energy levels. Vibrant synths are layered with delicate piano chords, the latter enhanced with subtle reverb and delay for a dreamy, lingering effect. "Atmospherica" is not just a track but an auditory journey, embodying the essence of trance through complex layering, precise mixing, and emotive composition. It's a testament to Para X’s technical acumen and artistic expression. #PureGold Love iT[/content]
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18:16:00



For Para X, a renowned trance producer, a collaborative effort with Andy Jay Powell has resulted in the release of Laser Sword, now available on ZYX Trance. Following the release of his techno-infused single Teknotized on ZYX Trance, Para X has forged a partnership with Andy Jay Powell, a prominent figure in the electronic music scene since 1995. Andy’s longstanding collaboration with DJ Klubbingman (a member of Masterboy) since 2004 has yielded significant success, with several of their tracks charting on official single sales charts. Now Para X and Andy present their track Laser Sword, an euphoric and uplifting trance masterpiece.

At 138 BPM, Laser Sword is an adrenaline-pumping anthem featuring energetic pulsating basslines, thumping drums, punchy kicks, airy anthemic synthy riffs in the background, and a captivating piano-like balearic melody that evokes nostalgia and recalls trance tracks from the late 1990s, reminiscent of Andy’s releases on esteemed record labels such as Suck Me Plasma.

The track exudes confidence and boasts exceptional sound design that effortlessly captures listeners’ attention from the outset. The breakdown is sufficiently extended, featuring mesmerizing harps and colorful orchestral synths that create a profound sense of harmony before the bubbling bass drum builds anticipation for the grand crescendo moment that is both epic and euphoric, infused with a touch of melancholy characteristic of many great trance tracks, resonating deeply with fans. Laser Sword adheres to the classic trance formula, garnering praise for its meticulously crafted production techniques that seamlessly integrate all the necessary elements to deliver euphoria and uplift trance enthusiasts to new heights. Para X & Andy Jay Powell have revitalized the trance genre with “Laser Sword,” which is now available on ZYX Trance.




Dimitris Kechagias Review:
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Para X and Andy Jay Powell deliver “Laser Sword,” an upbeat trance masterpiece available on ZYX Trance. At 138 BPM, “Laser Sword” features energetic basslines, thumping drums, punchy kicks, and an anthemic piano melody reminiscent of trance tracks from the late 1990s. The track’s sound design captures listeners’ attention from the start, with a mesmerizing breakdown featuring harps and orchestral synths. The bubbling bass drum builds anticipation for the epic and euphoric crescendo, infused with a touch of melancholy. “Laser Sword” adheres to the classic trance formula, praised for its meticulously crafted production techniques that deliver euphoria and uplift trance enthusiasts. Para X and Andy Jay Powell have revitalized the trance genre with this release. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
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About Para X
Para X is a renowned German trance music producer known for his captivating melodies and high-energy beats that have enthralled audiences worldwide. With a career spanning over two decades, Para X has established himself as a significant figure in the trance music scene, releasing numerous tracks and albums that have charted internationally. His music is characterized by uplifting melodies, driving basslines, and an emotive soundscape that captures the essence of classic trance while infusing modern elements. He has performed at major music festivals and clubs around the world, earning a devoted fan base and the respect of his peers in the industry.




About Andy Jay Powell
Andy Jay Powell is a highly acclaimed German trance producer and DJ, recognized for his innovative approach to music production and live performances. With deep roots in the electronic music community, Andy has contributed significantly to the evolution of the trance genre with his unique sound, which blends traditional trance rhythms with cutting-edge production techniques. Over the years, he has released a string of successful singles and albums, collaborating with top artists and appearing on prestigious record labels. Known for his electrifying DJ sets, Andy Jay Powell continues to push the boundaries of trance music, inspiring new generations of fans and artists alike.



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01:38:00

 


Para X is an exceptional uplifting trance producer, with incredible talent to compose and arrange ultra powerful highly energetic tracks. His extremely successful Magnolia reached the top of various download shop charts. His fantastic collaboration with Talla 2XLC to recreate the beloved trance hymn Flaming Star gets high numbers of streams and sales. Now the always unstoppable artist presents the ultimate banger Teknotized. For this track Para X is influenced from the growing trend of fusing peak time techno elements in many trance tracks. He did such a perfect job to impress us all. Better be ready for a full on 136 BPM tech-trancer of the highest caliber. He adopts deep pounding metallic bass, rough drums and raw punchy kick to blow your mind. On top, he adds trancy gated synths and cinematic dreamy melodramatic strings that add seriousness and depth to the final result.

 

Along with acid touches, he takes us all the way to the breakdown, where he reveals his Vangelis like 80’s sci-fi synthy hook, that has an anthemic character. When the techno beat strikes back the epic synths, melodramatic strings and cinematic sound design, build tension and high levels of energy that tech-trance DJs will appreciate for sure. It can be easily used as the bridge track, that can join together the tech trance with the uplifting trance part of varied and eclectic DJ set. Para X is one of those artists, that he always experiments and explore new territories without fears and preconceptions. Para X is on his way to the top of the ladder, and Teknotized is a testament of his growing popularity and ability to attract audiences on the dance floor. Teknotized is out now on ZYX Trance, the label curated by Talla 2XLC.




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05:38:00

 


Back in 2023 Talla 2XLC revealed his very successful rework of the global smash Black Hill by the Danish DJ Little Jam. Now on Technoclub Retro, the equally mesmerizing Flaming Star originally released back in 1996 on Suck Me Plasma, is reworked perfectly for 2024 by Talla 2XLC and the beloved Para X. Together they unite their forces to bring back in life the memorable huge synthy riff that combines melancholic elements with big epic atmosphere. Little Jam when he composed the original track was going through depression, as he lost his wife and beloved child in a tragic car accident. He actually committed suicide as he could not come in terms with his pain. Talla 2XLC and Para-X pay tribute to Little Jam by providing an outstanding remake with pounding tough basslines, punchy kicks, metallic drums and on top the fantastic travelling synthy hooks from the original. The breakdown is cinematic and melancholic with superb sonic soundscapes, the native Americans vocals that add an ethnic touch to the original, and various synthy plucks with the main theme at the forefront, to raise hands in the air and unite the trance families all over the world under the same melody. 


The climax is so well produced, that will be quite impossible not to feel moved, either by screaming and yelling or even by crying as you recall the tragic story behind the track. The deeply sad melody has definitely healing power as it is replayed throughout the track with that church organ style synthy sound that is unbelievably heartwarming. The native Americans vocals sampled from the well-known film Dancing With Wolves applied with great effect. The euphoric synths combined in harmony with the heavy foundation that sounds very large as it surrounds your space and attack your ears without any mercy. Finally after the teasers spread on social media the remake of Flaming Star by Talla 2XLC and Para X is out now on Technoclub Retro.



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16:21:00


 Para X is an exceptional talent with many years of experience in producing anthemic uplifting trance beauties. Recently his album Rising Star was re-released as Deluxe edition on the legendary UK based label Discover Records. Unfortunately he had faced some serious life-threatening challenges with his health but now he is back on track with his brilliant newborn trance baby called  Mangoria released on ZYX Trance, the label curated by Talla 2XLC. After the huge success of Cold Shadows, Untamed, Meridian to name just a few Para X proves that he is still one of the most impressive trance producers at the moment. Mangoria is one not to be missed uplifting trancer at its highest quality with pounding kicks, tough energetic basslines and metallic drums merged professionally with acid layers while on top fantastic progression of piano like synthy melody that drive the track to its magical breakdown with soaring strings and warm atmosphere to relax your senses until the huge euphoric synthy hooks drops to excite the audience and awake your senses. The build up will make any listener stand up and get ready to lift off. When the beat strikes back expect clean crystal clear euphoric feel good colorful melodies coming together in perfect synthesis to hypnotize and make you feel  instantly happy. It’s colorful with positive optimistic balearic melodies ready for summer festival mainstages in mind.  Mangoria is a Class A trancer that always encourage the trancers to totally lost it in trance music with closed eyes and open minds and souls. Para X is back with Mangoria, out now on ZYX Trance.



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21:16:00

Intense Emotions up the ante once again with their latest release courtesy of TbO & Vega and The Mystery.

Ethereal vocals wash over the original complimenting the orchestral drums and lush symphonic programming.

This really is trance at its most beautiful.

Label head honcho Para X steps up on remix duties delivering a true Para X classic adding a more driving bass and that little something that makes every Para X track so special.





Dimitri Kechagias review:
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 [content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Intense Emotions continues its fantastic schedule of top releases with the brilliant track The Mystery by TbO & Vega. The track is a magnificent tale of emotional trance with nice original version focused on the smooth violin melody in the breakdown followed by superb climax that will make you reach heavens and beyond. Para X on the other hand takes the very imaginative original and with his many years of experience and expertise turns it into something unbelievable with epic melodramatic breakdown with drums and cinematic sequences along with the violin melody leading to the huge explosion of synths that takes us high and above clouds on the very strong climax that goes off the hook. Mainstage uplifting trance at its bravest. #PureGold Love It[/content]
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19:50:00

Get lifted with Starship by Para X. An essential Trance peaktime tool which says nothing gonna stops us…



Dimitri Kechagias review:
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 [content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Para X with Starship strikes lucky with another very memorable and highly infectious uplifting. Tough bouncy drums, energetic driving in your face basslines, thumping stomping grooves and superb long breakdown with calming atmosphere, heavenly spiritually loaded voices, superb piano melody and uplifting synths to blow your senses. Energetic to the very maximum it has all the right and exact ingredients to make it last for long in your mind, heart and soul. Para X has the key for uplifting magnificence for sure. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
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www.youtube.com/flashoverrecordings
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10:10:00

Flux BPM Online offered you the opportunity for forth time in a row to enjoy the biggest trance anthems mixed by some of the hottest talents in trance with the show Trance Anthology that is streamed on 1mix radio once a month on Saturday midnight till Sunday morning 08.00. This month the show was fully dedicated to the guest DJs and didn't include dj set from the host Dimitri Kechagias. The line up was pretty insane and definitely worth to follow while the show was streamed live on 1mix radio. Trance Anthology vol.4 Running order 00.00-01.00 Audio Noir from Australia with the tracks that have influenced and shaped his sound.  01.00-03.00 Wellenrausch from Berlin with 2hr exclusive guest mix with Retrospective of their career DJ set. 03.00-04.00 Daniel Wanrooy with his very best productions. 04.00-05.00 Para X from Frankfurt Germany with his biggest tracks so far. 05.00-06.00 The unstoppable Amir Hussain with his own productions and remixes. 06.00-07.00 Exolight from Romania with his own productions and tracks that have influence his music talents. 07.00-08.00 Nick The Kid from UK delivered on the final guest mix uplifting and hard as nails hard trance vibes for happy #trancefamily members. 

For every artist mix we have dedicated page right here:
00.00-01.00 AudioNoir 
01.00-03.00 Wellenrausch 
03.00-04.00 Daniel Wanrooy 
04.00-05.00 Para X 
05.00-06.00 AmirHussain 
06.00-07.00 Exolight
07.00-08.00 Nick The Kid


Many thanks to all the artists involved, Paul at 1mix radio for giving his permission to organise this show and all the listeners who have tuned to our radio show during Saturday night.

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19:32:00

Recently appointed as A&R for Discover Records, Para X from Frankfurt, is no stranger to the world of Trance. He may deservedly be called one of the most exciting producer-talents in Germany, when it comes to Uplifting sound. His very first release “Tears” appeared in 2001, which he produced for the closing of the World famous and legendary Dorian Gray Club at Frankfurt Airport. Now the doors were open and he was able to cause another sensation in 2003, when he released his track “Skytunes”, which was to be the incarnation of his very own “Para X-Sound”. 

Since then, he has continuously released high quality records and remixes and gained strong support from many of the most influential DJ’s such as Armin Van Buuren, Aly & Fila, Talla 2XLC, Sean Tyas, Manuel Le Saux, Paul Van Dyk, John Askew and many more. He also features regularly on well known compilations such as Dream Dance, Technoclub and Tunnel Trance Force – to just to name just a few

As a DJ, he initially starting out at smaller clubs and radio shows, he was soon given the opportunity to showcase his skills at Talla 2XLC's legendary Technoclub - captivating the audience with his emotional and powerful musical journey. Now a permanent fixture, he also spins regularly at some of the biggest dance events and open air festivals, as well as heading up the hugely popular "Recoverworld Radio”. Lately he started his own record label Intense Emotions under the wings of Recoverworld Label Group.



Tracklist
01. Para X - Former Times
02. Klubbingman feat Trixi Delgado - Love Message (Para X Uplifting Mix)
03. Para X - Temple Of Light
04. Para X - Skytunes 2.0
05. Para X - Rising Star
06. Para X - Soulfire
07. Para X - Laguna
08. Para X - Fields Of Joy
09. Para X - Twinkle Tales
10. Fredd Moz - Reborn (Para X Remix)
11. Talla 2XLC feat. Skye - Rise (Para X Remix)

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01:19:00

Para X is on fire and now delivers his first Universal Nation release! We requested him to do an in depth interview for Twinkle Tales and we are glad he answered back in our questions.



Dimitri: When did you start your involvement with electronic dance music and which music style you are more affiliated with and why?

Para X: I made my first production steps around 1996. Didn't have a certain electronic music style back then, it just had to be melodic and emotional stuff. So it somehow was a logical conclusion that I'd fall in love with Trance sooner or later. Trance has the biggest emotions for me. You can party and dance to it, as well as simply listen to it and let it carry you away.



Dimitri: Did you had the opportunity to attend any kind of music production course or are u completely self taught? Do you consider that is essential for any artist to complete any production course?

Para X: I'm completely self taught. Back when I started, there wasn't something like Youtube tutorials etc. Unless you haven't had someone in your circle of friends who was a producer (or someone who knew someone that knew someone), there was pretty much no chance to ask anyone for advice. I think it's great to have all these opportunities nowadays and I guess it can really help you understand things quicker and better. Although, I don't think this is a must. If you are talented, passionate and believe in yourself, you will reach your goal even if it may take longer.



Dimitri: In which label was your first ever release and how did you manage to attract the attention of the label?

Para X: It was Toptrax Recordings distributed by ZYX Music. Toptrax was a young label which was associated with Uptrax - a platform for newcomers with a weekly radio show on Germany's biggest dance music radio station Sunshine Live. Every producer could upload their productions through their website to compete. If you got voted high enough at the charts your songs got aired on the radio show. My track "Tears" became No.1 after a few weeks and that's how I got my first record deal. Good old vinyl times ;)

Dimitri: Can you pick for us your Top 5 tracks that you have produced and you consider them as being highly important for the progress of your career indifferent if they were commercially successful.

Para X: Skytunes, 



Lost In Memories, 



Temple Of Light, 



Ray Of Hope, 



Miracle



Dimitri: Let's focus on Twinkle Tales. Please tell us from where did you got the inspiration for the track?

Para X:  That's hard to say. There usually are no certain things on my mind when I start producing. Although, I have to admit the mood I'm into when I go to the studio mostly guides the way whether it's going to be a more happy/sad/mysterious track. The inspiration comes by simply playing around with sounds, or playing some chords on my keyboard. When I find the "magic-something" that touches me, I build it up from there.

Dimitri: How long it took you to produce it and was an easy or difficult process?If you have faced any difficulties please tell us about them and how did you resolved them?

Para X: I assume it took me around 4 weeks from start to finish. Maybe even longer... Days and weeks after I initially finished a track, I tend to always do some fine tuning and tweaking.



Dimitri: Which was the biggest challenge that you faced during the production of this superb track?

Para X: Finishing it! Instead of any work progress I was stuck listening to the main part in loop mode over and over again, haha!!

Dimitri: Can you describe to us the steps that you went through the production of this track and of any other track?

Para X: I usually start with melodies or pads and build everything else around it afterwards.



Dimitri: When the track finished did the label accepted it as it was produced or did the label recommend you to do some changes or fix certain things?

Para X: It got accepted the way it was :) I still did some minor tweaks before I sent out the final masters



Dimitri: Is this track an original composition or is it based on a template from another track produced from you or another producer?

Para X: It is an original composition. Although, I have built up so many tracks from scratch over the years, that from time to time, I like to re-use things that I loved in other tracks. Still I always amend even those things ;)

Dimitri: Is the quality of this track higher than your previous one? If yes in what ways this track sounds better than your previous one?

Para X: I don't think it should be me to judge this. Hopefully the listeners will love it :) But if you ask me for self-assessment I would simply say the production quality is where I think it should be ;) I always spend a lot of time on mixing and mastering as I have high demands to my work.

Dimitri: Do you have any friends or relatives that you send them the track before sending it to a label or if you are DJ did you test it in your gigs? If yes did you have to do any alterations as a result of the crowd reaction?

Para X: I have one special producer friend that listens once I feel a track is finished. If a gig is around I also like to check it at the club for sure :) This often gives you a different point of view on how to mix things.



Dimitri: Please describe to us the studio that you have produced Twinkle Tales? What is your favourite hardware and software set up? Do you have in mind any new gear that you wish to get in order to raise the quality of your production?

Para X: All my productions are made at my home studio. I used to have some hardware synth in the past (Access Virus B, Waldorf MicroQ, Quasimidi Sirius), but sold it all over the last years. With powerful computers and great software VST's we have these days, I haven't been using them anymore. My absolute "go 2 synths" are Omnisphere 2 and Spire. Couldn't imagine to produce without them anymore.

Dimitri: Do you master the track yourself or the mastering is task for the record label? Do you understand mastering as being essential?

Para X: Yes, I always master every track myself. There are only a few labels that want to have their own engineer taking care about. I see mastering as a final polish to get the best possible out of an already good track. There are lots of people believing everything can be fixed with mastering. A good mastering needs a good production in first place.



Dimitri: There is a growing trend of vinyl coming back for good. Would you like to see this track released on vinyl or any other of your future tracks? Do you prefer digital files or vinyl?

Para X: Seriously? I hear about this trend of vinyl coming back for over 10 years now, but I never noticed anything. Maybe it works for other genres - but haven't seen anything Trance related (limited collector's items excepted). I'm the generation of vinyl - so yes! It would be great to have tracks released on vinyl again :) For collecting, I feel vinyl is much more worthy than digital files. On the other hand, digital files don't take away physical storage and they are way easier to travel with and take them to clubs.

Dimitri: Do you have any future releases planned and when will be released?

Para X: Actually, I have big news and plans for 2018! I'm going to launch my own label "Intense Emotions" in spring under the umbrella of the renown Recoverworld Label Group. This is something I had in mind for quite some years now and I feel the time is just right! The clue is in the name - it will be future home for emotional, melodic uplifting trance. My vision is quality over quantity and I'm already very excited about the launch! Btw,  I'm currently looking for suitable tracks to sign and will be happy to hear from you!



Dimitri: Tell us here your Top 3 best DJ gigs so far and the reasons that made them so special?

Para X:  Airbeat One 2007, 25 Years of Technoclub, Luminosity pres. ADE special 2017. Every gig is special in it's own way. I picked these as I consider them as my personal milestones. Airbeat One was my first festival gig which sure was a big excitement. 25 Years of Technoclub is very special to me as the legendary Technoclub is the longest existing and first "electronic music only" event in Germany. I first went to Technoclub as a raver when they celebrated 15 Years of Technoclub. To be part of their line up 10 years later is a privilege and a big honor. My 2017 debut on one of the worlds most famous and loved event "Luminosity" is another huge achievement and deserves a special place in every artists heart. I loved everything about it. Especially, all the great people I met there that traveled from all over the world!



Dimitri: Do you have any more DJ gigs planned for the next few months? If yes please note them down here.

Para X: There are some planned, but at this point it's too early to talk about



Dimitri: Do you produce a radio show/podcast as well? Please tell us here all the details about it. 

Para X: I have 2 monthly radio shows on DI.FM (Trance Channel). "Intense Emotions Reloaded" with my long time buddy Ciacomix, where I play all my current and past favorites. It takes place every 3rd Sunday of the month from 20:00 - 22:00 cet. Since February 2017, I'm also hosting the legendary "Recoverworld Radio" show every first Friday of the month from 19:00 - 20:00 cet. It consists of "Recoverworld only releases"



Dimitri: Best piece of advice you got in relation to your career so far and best tip you learnt recently to make your tracks better.

Para X: Don't sell yourself short. Stay true to yourself and follow your heart. Listen to your track on as many different sound systems as possible. It should sound as good as possible wherever you listen to it. Take the needed breaks while producing to make sure your ears are not getting tired. Give final touches only with fresh ears. This could be next day earliest, or even 1 week or later after you finished your track.



Dimitri: Your tips or more elaborated advice for any new artists who may read this interview and wish to get involved with the electronic music industry.

Para X: Don't produce tracks and styles you're not really digging just to grab someones attention. Your priority should be to satisfy yourself with the music you make and truly comes from your heart and soul. I know this is much easier said than it's done, as we all want to have success somehow. Be nice with people and try to stay away from negativity. 

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