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22:59:00
Full on 140bpm uplifting trance music here from the Iranian duo of Amir Farhoodi & Suprano which keeps things simple but very effective.

Dimitri Kechagias review: On the well known legendary record label Solaris recordings two upcoming talents are coming with their emotional uplifting trancer Waves of Love. Amir Farhoodi & Suprano follow the codes and conventions of trance music and unleash their very energetic and highly infectious straight to the point trancer that includes great ethnic style melody in the breakdown that remind us Iran and Middle East while the climax is full on euphoric hands in the air with the huge synthy lead taking everything by storm and managing easily to uplift your spirit from the ground. The package includes a nice edit as well. Love iT




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17:30:00
Straight forward 138bpm uplifting trance music here from Lea Hunter with all the right ingredients to rock a peak time trance floor, sweeping pads, ethereal vocal layers, bubbling arpeggios and a pin sharp lead riff. Solid.


Dimitri Kechagias review: The legendary record label Solaris recordings is  the seal of approval for many trance fans as just the label  guarantees the high quality content. Number 77 in its long history and first release that open up the proceedings for 2014 is the magnificent uplifting banger Imperial by Lea Hunter. If you play 138 BPM and higher this track will keep the trancefloor satisfied and will radiate positivity, optimism and happiness straight away. The tough rocking beats, the bouncy pumping driving basslines and most importantly the melodic elements create the exceptional soundscape that you will easily escape in it. The breakdown is cinematic and packed with atmosphere that takes you back on epic historical times. Something that is represented well from its nice artwork. The euphoric synths are waiting for the beat to kick back and bring the track to the massive floating climax that really deserves. Solaris recordings never fails to impress and Imperial by Lea Hunter is a must play. Love IT

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18:20:00
When Finnish "Godfather of Trance" Orkidea set out to release his third artist album "20" back in 2011, it was a celebration of two decades at the forefront of the genre he helped put on the map. Now, the producer and DJ with the birth name of Tapio Hakanen has put his prolific work into the hands of some of his home country's finest in "20 (Remixed)," out November 18 on Solaris Recordings.

"It's now two years since the release of my third artist album "20" and I'm proud to present this remix edition," says Orkidea. "I'm a strong believer in the forward-thinking nature of electronic music & the art of remixing has always been in the heart and soul of DJ culture, which is why I have hand-picked twenty of my favourite (mainly Finnish) producers to create their own versions of the album tracks." 

The time, attention, heart & soul poured into creating the remixes is evident from the very first listen. Genre-wise, "20 (Remixed)" ranges from deep & housey versions of 'Pacifique' by Antti Rasi and Chantola, to progressive variations of 'Sundown' from Michael Cassette and 'Hale Bopp' by Timewave to driving uplifters 'Tw3nty' by Beach X, 'Slowmotion II' by Tempo Giusto and 'Unity' by Solarstone. 

Previously only available as digital extras on the original "20" album, 'Sphere' and 'Lifetime Warranty' join the twenty-one track list. 'Blackbird' by Lowland & Orkidea sees a Darude remix treatment and a sublime chill-out rendition of 'Unity' by Finnish brothers Orion & J.Shore closes out the journey. 

"To me, this selection represents the retro-futuristic musical landscape that I wanted "20" to have - deeply rooted in the original essence of trance music, yet in laser-sharp 21st century sonic form. Thank you for supporting the music we have created and I hope you'll enjoy the album!" – Orkidea 





Tracklist
01. Orkidea - Unity (Pure Intro Mix)
02. Orkidea - Tw3nty (Lovetone vs JS16 Remix)
03. Lowland & Orkidea - Blackbird (Orkidea's Nu Rave Mix)
04. Orkidea - Unity (Solarstone Pure Mix)
05. Orkidea - Sundown (Michael Cassette Remix)
06. Orkidea - Liberation (Something Good Vocal Remix)
07. Orkidea & Solarstone - Slowmotion II (Winkee Remix)
08. Orkidea - Tw3nty (Beach X Remix)
09. Orkidea - Lifetime Warranty
10. Orkidea & JS16 - Hale Bopp (Orkidea Remix)
11. Lowland & Orkidea - Blackbird (Darude Remix)
12. Orkidea & Solarstone - Slowmotion II (Tempo Giusto Remix)
13. Orkidea - Pacifique (Chantola Remix)
14. Orkidea & JS16 - Hale Bopp (Timewave Remix)
15. Orkidea - Liberation (Mystery Islands Remix)
16. Orkidea - Sphere
17. Orkidea - Unity (Allende Remix)
18. Orkidea - Pacifique (Antti Rasi Remix)
19. Orkidea - Unity (Mindwave Remix)
20. Orkidea - Pacifique (Beetseekers Remix)
21. Orkidea - Unity (Orion & JShore Remix)


Dimitri Kechagias review: The beloved pure trance record label Solaris recordings presents the remixes album of Dj Orkidea's incredible pure trance long player 20. 21 tracks are included on the package with the finest talents having the duty to come up with something equally exceptional as the originals. First of all is Tw3nty on the dirty proggy groovy trance version by Lovetone vs JS16 Remix. Something that can even house djs can play. For Lowland & Orkidea  Blackbird  Orkidea himself provides the electro psy trance insprired prog trance Nu Rave Mix. The incredible Unity remixed by label head Solarstone in its Purest and most emotional style. Floating and flowing trancer to bring tears in your eyes. On Sundown the top notch Michael Cassette provides the deep melodic progressive house remake perfect to warm up your sets. Liberation is remixed Something Good on a superb sunkissed melodic balearic trancer with evident house infusions. Ultra long mix on Slowmotion II by Winkee who impress with his ability to reincarnate the trance sounds of the 2000 tailor made for 2013 floors. On Tw3nty the Beach X Remix goes full on and uplifting with some psy trance touches as well.  Lifetime Warranty is an emotional melodic journey that is epic, tripping and very old school. One for those who like getting goosebumps is Orkidea & JS16 - Hale Bopp on  the hair raising jawdropping Orkidea magnificent version.  Lowland & Orkidea - Blackbird comes back on Darude big room full on euphoric trance makeover that will blow your soundsystems. Orkidea & Solarstone Slowmotion II is recreated perfectly in his own unique style by Tempo Giusto who adds his characteristic sound and delivers a BOMB. Orkidea's  Pacifique reimagined by Chantola who service a magnificent deep trance meets house makeover with cinematic touches. The golden classic  Hale Bopp retouched by Timewave who goes for the full on psy trance makeover that will please uplifting trance fans as well. On Liberation the uplifting trance remix is done perfectly by Mystery Islands who always deliver the goods and please the hands in the air crowds. If you search for a very hypnotic unforgettable time trip Orkidea with Sphere will make you loose it for sure. Classical music themes combined with electronic riffs will build the perfect sound environment to lose it completely. On Orkidea's - Unity the top Allende provide a very deep hypnotic dream trance affair. Pacifique goes deep on Antti Rasi Remix for those early moments to warm up the crowd. Unity is remixed by Mindwave too who goes for the deep psy trance meets progressive trance alternative that is mesmerising and very travelling as well.  Pacifique on Beetseekers Remix is pure melodic meets psy trance version that buils its various layers perfectly in order to explode in its climax. Lastly Orkidea's golden classic  Unity on Orion & JShore Remix we are treated 1st class with a relaxing soothing ambient version. Highly recommended. Love IT


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Website: www.djorkidea.com 

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04:08:00
1.Slowmotion II
2.Slowmotion II (Winkee Remix)
3.Slowmotion II (Tempo Giusto Remix)

If you like your trance intelligent and forward thinking, look no further than Part II of the Slowmotion trilogy. Finland's finest Orkidea & Pure Trance missionary Solarstone have created a unique piece of constantly evolving & mutating Pure Trance music, with remixes taken from Orkidea's '20 - Remixed' album. In its 128bpm Original Mix the first thing to twist the mind is the probably previously-unheard-of-but-still-danceable 7/8 time signature in the main body of the track. The mesmeric lead melody surfaces at the break, and from thereon in builds and develops to a stung crescendo. First up on remix duties are fellow Finlanders Winkee. Opting for a more traditional 4/4 approach, the guys develop the bell arpeggios and fizzy synth melodies into a lush pure trance landscape, with a huge payoff at the drop. Another Finlander recruited for a remix of Tempo Guisto, another producer who likes to experiment with unusual time signature combinati ons, he toughens up the groove a little and adds a triplet-timed building arpeggio line to build tension before the break. It's pedal to the metal all the way mid-break, with futuristic layers of sound combining into something truly special. Mesmeric.

Dimitri Kechagias review:  The very talented trance dj & producer Orkidea meets label owner Solarstone for the magnificent Slowmotion II. The original mix is a stunning piece of modern progressive trance with the distinctive high class cinematic epic synthy theme that stays in your mind forever and can easily carry you away and put you in the so called State of Trance. Its packed with melody and emotion that tears your heart in pieces upon the driving deep basslines and groovy beats. Progressive trance at its most inspiring and eclectic that targets the warm up part of progressive / psy trance sets. The additional remixes are the finest you can get with Winkee adding the tougher beats and punchy energetic basslines to drive the track to the ultimate heights. The memorable melodic theme is apocalyptic in a sense and its co-existence with the little bells makes it really exceptional recalling the outstanding Mike Oldfield classics upon danceable beats of course. Full on prog trance at its very best for the peak time moments. Last but not least the quickly rising at the top Tempo Giusto provides his tech trance infused  version that is bouncy, banging, melodic, dreamy and tripping with cool tricks and twists that keep the track firmly in the underground. 3 must have versions for any trance lover dedicated to real and pure trance sound. Love iT

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21:42:00
After the success with her debut release on the label, we welcome back one of Ireland's rising stars Maria Healy. Yet again we are blessed with a huge euphoric number in the same mould as 'Salla Torres', the girl can do no wrong at the moment after already gracing labels such as Kearnage and Detox.

The energy is flowing in 'Chatterbox' from the very start due to some throbbing bottom end action and electrifying acid lines. The track moves along at a vibrant pace before unleashing one of the most epic breakdowns we have heard for a long time. The harmonic pads and filtered melody bring you one of those huge rushing moments, once 'Chatterbox' drops it's game over for the dancefloor I'm afraid. A momentous, riffing trance affair if we may say so!

                                                           

Dimitri Kechagias review: The upcoming and quickly rising to the top Maria Healy presents on Nu-Depth her superb uplifting trancer Chatterbox. We deal here with a state of the art uplifting trancer that stands firmly on the underground side of trance with solid compositions that keeps you glued to it with acid overtones, tough rocking beats, slamming driving basslines and exceptional breakdown with cinematic strings, dramatic atmosphere and of course the revelation of euphoric synths. The climax is hands in the air as you expect it to be but with certain little twist on it. It has definitely Maria's personal signature and high quality standards that seems to keep in her productions so far. With psy-trance infusions and melody to remember for long Chatterbox deserves to become one of your highlights in your dj sets. Love IT!

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01:49:00
If you had to take only one tune to Ibiza with you this summer,, i think you'd be hard pressed to find a better candidate than this new offering from Tal Freaks!

 In its original form, its a slow dark swaying slab of emotive tech, with a big bassline and side chained synths. Subtle melodies snap in & out of this, alongside twisted vox shots.Uplifting underground house music!

 The Justin Allen remix lifts the vibe with a skippy retro house mix, twisting up the vocal & melodies into one smooth rolling cut.. 

 while Robert Mint provides what has to be his finest work to date.. a crisply produced soulful deep house take on things, with prominent drums, and fluttering melodies, alongside a warm moving bass & subtle but uplifting Rhodes keys.. wow! quite simply seven & half minutes of blissful summer sounds

 Finally Dulcet gives the track a tougher edge , with sharp percs and bouncy bass alongside rising electronic synths 

Dimitri Kechagias review: Super production from Tali Freaks aka Gerardo Cinquegrana on Babylon / Baroque records. He brings at the finest moment of the summer the superb and really sweet and relaxing summery kissed anthem September Canal. The original mix is deep atmospheric hypnotic balearic tech house beauty at its finest. With cinematic atmosphere, super groovy percussion,  feel good positive melodies and even some chopped vocal parts the track will carry your body and soul for a nice journey. Very danceable but so refreshing and relaxing at the same time will definitely leave you rejuvenated at the end of it. Justin Allen constructs a super beautiful remix packed with sweet melodies, vocal samples and congo like instruments. It has that tribal summery feeling that crawls under your skin very easily and you can sense the goosebumps from head to toe. Excellent synths and very uplifting climax after the dreamy breakdown. Robert Mint is going really well and I would love to see him with full album on Baroque labels. His remix is the epitome of what we can define as balearic house of 2013. Very groovy, sexy and erotic with arousing percussion and jazzy undertones. It sounds very early 90's but with totally modern conception and execution. Last but not least Dulcet version is pretty cool as well.  With totally different take that is much more playful with a nice rhyhm that has something really magical to it. It will manage easily to lock you into its groove and get you on board. So with open ears and eyes enjoy 4 great productions that keep the progressive house movement alive and fresh! Love IT!


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00:12:00
1.Pulse
2.Pulse [Forerunners White Mix]
3.Pulse [Forerunners Black Mix]

Belgian producer Peter Hulsman's gets his debut on Solaris here with 'Pulse', a melodic progressive trance workout. From the kick off we get a solid kick and layers of glittering sequencer lines with an eastern tinge to them, topped off with warm piano and pad elements. The star of the show is Arizona's Forerunners aka Brenden LaBonte, no stranger to Solaris fans. Brenden always delivers, and here we get two slants of his vision for 'Pulse' The 'White' mix is the more uplifting of the two, with sharp techie sounds and baseline before the full majesty of the melody is unveiled post-drop, with piano sprinkles providing the goosebumps. In his 'Black' mix he takes things a little darker with a more heads-down extended version, a pulsing arpeggio creeps up at the break enveloped in a wash of orgasmic pads. Beautiful.

Dimitri Kechagias review:  Solaris recordings strikes back with another must have trance beauty. Peter Hulsmans with great releases on Recoverwold Labels presents his first Solaris outing with the sweet progressive trancer Pulse that includes two different remixes from the high quality trance producer Forerunners. The original mix is a dreamy hypnotic trance affair with psy trance influences. It includes  various colourful melodic layers upon the chunky groove and the energetic driving basslines. The breakdown is luscious with blissful little melodies that hypnotise you for sure. When the beat kicks back you can expect a marvellous hands in the air climax. The Forerunners remixes will definitely make the difference.  The white version is the more upfront with cinematic atmosphere and travelling feel that sounds like driving with your car in a sunny summer day in your favourite Mediterranean Island.  Black mix goes through a more experimental way with darker undertones and laid back feel. It sounds more melancholic but certainly with that pure trance sound that drives crazy thousands of clubbers worldwide. Solaris remains one of the most influential and advance thinking trance labels. Love iT


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01:07:00
1.Space In Time
2.Essence

Two slices of Christian Drost's production here. First up is the fabulous 'Space & Time', warm subby bass and a heads-down sequenced synth lay the groundwork for this dark and deep progressive trance journey. At the drop a Jarre-esque analogue line bubbles through the mix, dark pads ascend and we're back in the sublime groove. On the flip is something altogether different; a soothing melodic Balearic-tinged mid-paced trance offering with a classy riff that surfaces at the break. More-ish.



Dimitri Kechagias review: The superb record label Crashing Waves presents the beautiful brand new EP by Christian Drost including the superb tracks Space In Time and Essence. Both sounds perfectly timed to be released during the summer season as both have that summery, sweety and balearic feel to them. Space In Time is deep driving, trippy and spacey as well. The production is incredibly rich with many different sound layers that put fire in our imagination while we dance to it and we start creating in our mind several mental images. Quality production that recalls the classic era of progressive trance. Essence is more upfront, colourful, enlightening production with various melodic layers, warm strings and chunky beats. The rhythm is very positive and you can imagine starting your date with it while the sun is rising your favourite jock is dropping it and the early morning crowd goes bonkers to it. Two must play trance gems for the warm up hour! Love iT!

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 www.crashingwavesmusic.biz
 www.facebook.com/ChristianDrostMusic
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00:07:00
1.Secrets [Danny Stubbs Empress Mix]
2.Secrets [Matt Bukovski Remix]
3.Secrets [Matt Bukovski Dub Mix]
4.Secrets [Piotro Microprog Remix]

Following Danny's Solaris debut last year with 'Waiting For The Horizon', we bring you something new with a gorgeous vocal by the Japanese singer Issa. Taking an influence from his production work on Tilt's 'Your Love', Danny's own club mix is mature & sophisticated progressive trance at its best; a phat baseline, intricate vocal processing & an incessantly catchy lead hook provide the backbone for an ethereal and beautiful vocal.


Dimitri Kechagias review: One of the biggest Solaris recordings releases in 2013 should be the magnificent vocal smasher Secrets by Danny Stabs featuring on vocal duties the lovely Issa. After the release of the Original and Doug Laurent remixes its time for the amazing remix package to elevate this top release on a higher level. First of all Danny Stubbs service his Empress remix that is tougher and more prime time focused than his dreamy relaxing original. With ethereal heavenly style ethnic vocals, great luscious melodies and bubbly beats and driving basslines your trance journey will be magnificent. Matt Bukovski from Poland is a huge star who service excellent remixes and originals. On this release he does his best to impress and drops a massive proglifting trance version that is tough and rough, bouncy and banging with lovely melodic themes and amazing synthy work. This remix is serviced in its full vocal glory or the dub version for the non vocal trance lovers. Pure trance joy thats for sure, one of the best Matt Bukovski remixes for sure. For the deep electronica ambient lounge house lovers Piotro Microprog Remix will fix them right and exact. An excellent relaxing liquid and very lovely interpretation that many Cafe Del Mar style compilations should license as soon as possible. Pure electronica music Joy! Love IT!


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www.facebook.com/dannystubbsofficial
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17:41:00

After a sold out launch event during Amsterdam Dance Event, the release of the Solarstone pres. Pure Trance CD (mixed by Solarstone and Orkidea) – which scored “Album of the Month” in Mixmag – followed by the successful USA tour in LA, San Francisco, Seattle and Miami, Solarstone’s Pure Trance concept finally comes to Helsinki for a very exclusive Album Special event with Solarstone & Orkidea.

“Pure Trance is a feeling, a passion which exists outside of contemporary musical fads and fashions. It is the bringing together of millions of fans for whom this music is a way of life” Solarstone

It’s a welcome return for Solarstone, the man behind the global Pure Trance movement. Richard’s ‘Pure Trance’ sound has spawned a clutch of genre-redefining gems including ‘The Spell’ ‘Falcons’ ‘Fireisland’ & ‘Please’ in addition to his ‘Pure’ remix treatments for Orkidea’s ‘Unity’ & his own Balearic anthem ‘Seven Cities’ amongst others. Solarstone’s previous performances in Helsinki at Whiteout, Clinic and Colors are legendary and we expect this one to be the most special of all.

Solarstone, alongside fellow Pure Trance advocate and CLINIC resident Orkidea, will play an exclusive extended six hour set in the main room during this one off ‘Pure Trance Album Special’ & take the audience on a roots-return journey of its genre in its purest form.



Clinic, Orkidea & Solarstone pres. Pure Trance – Album Special
SOLARSTONE & ORKIDEA – 6hr Extended set.

Date: Saturday June 8, 2013

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21:54:00


1.Secrets (Club Mix)
2.Secrets (Dub Mix)
3.Secrets (Denis Laurent Remix)
4.Secrets (Denis Laurent Dub)
5.Secrets (Radio Mix)


Following Danny's Solaris debut last year with 'Waiting For The Horizon', we bring you something new with a gorgeous vocal by the Japanese singer Issa. Taking an influence from his production work on Tilt's 'Your Love', Danny's own club mix is mature & sophisticated progressive trance at its best; a phat baseline, intricate vocal processing & an incessantly catchy lead hook provide the backbone for an ethereal and beautiful vocal. 

Danny's Dub Mix does all of the above, but without the lead vox for those long dark sets. On remix duties is Denis Laurent with something on the Deep House meets Progressive tip; gentle, warm, summery keyboards create an immersive & blessed out mix, with a deep Dub Mix for good measure. Glorious.

Dimitri Kechagias review: The exceptional record label Solaris recordings headed from the super talented dj/producer/radio host and vocalist on some occasions Rich "Solarstone" presents one of the finest progressive trancers we checked out until now perfectly timed for release this summer. The upcoming producer Danny Stubbs impress us with his vocal trance beauty Secrets featuring the sensitive and very delicate vocals by Issa who adds to the track that emotional touch that elevates it to the next level. The bubbly beats, the deep and haunting basslines combined with blissful mesmerising melodies lead to the amazing breakdown that even ethnic style vocals are present to create a really cinematic picturesque soundscape. The climax is straight forward pure and euphoric as we like it with feel good vibes radiating all over the place. Danny has the skill to build a certain atmosphere and to maintain it during the whole track absorbing you in his tranceworld.  Denis Laurent Remix is a lighter balearic approach perfect for those melodic progressive house sets when the sun is setting down and the party is about to start. Just imagine drinking your favorite fruit punch by the sea and hearing this calming, relaxing and very erotic and sexy remix.  Perfect to tell all our Secrets and feel free and uplifted at the end of it. Lets hope that Issa will return on many other tracks in the near future cause she is magical. Quality package with Solaris seal of approval. Love iT!

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21:21:00

This is the 19th release on the world's very first - and only - social network record label. Solarstone is the only artist to have a label run and supported by a committee who choose all music and art for each release. 

The Original mix of 'Aftersurf' is a beautiful sun-kissed pure trance record, awash with lush pads & gentle synth touches which hint at past Balearic classics. The Forerunners remix is peak-time Pure Trance music, swirling arpeggios, those summery piano notes and warm pads embrace the listener with a warm & fuzzy glow. Also added to this release is the version which Solarstone has been playing out for past months; which overdubs the famous Rikki Lee Jones acapella to sublime effect. Blissed out.

Dimitri Kechagias review:  Solarswarm is back on track with release number 19. After the previous chill/lounge release we are right and exact on the melodic progressive trance side that we adore so much. When you will hear the magnificent Aerium track Aftersurf  I'm pretty sure that you will feel that summer is getting closer so you better start working out with your colleagues when you will get your summer holidays and book them early to avoid disappointment. If you surf the web searching for holiday destinations while you hear on the PC speakers Aftersurf you will  choose Ibiza for sure cause it recalls Chicane music and is blissful,colourful and sunny. It is  packed with positive melodies and feel good vibrations so certainly the timing for its release is the best. I'm glad that after long time one of my favourite artists Forerunners returns with an epic remix of gigantic proportions on his very personal and distinctive pure trance sound that is flowing, floating, energetic and most importantly simple and melodic without use of gimmicks and cheap effects to impress. If you believe that trance is the modern equivalent of classical music this remix will definitely reinforce that belief.  Of course Solarstone's idea to include that magnificent "Little Fluffy Clouds" acapella in it works really well and elevate the track to the next level that Solarstone productions are of course. Highly recommended. Love iT

Additional info:
www.facebook.com/AeriumMusic
www.Solarswarm.com
www.solarstone.co.uk



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22:31:00
This is the 18th release on the world's very first - and only - social network record label. Solarstone is the only artist to have a label run and supported by a committee who choose all music and art for each release. 

Something very different here, three atmospheric melodic piano-led downtempo tracks for after-hours chill mode from Swarmer Aaron Gray. The most club friendly cut here is Avatar One's atmospheric slow-mo dubstep rework, which fuses warm subby tones and meandering layers of evocative melodies. Sublime.




Dimitri Kechagias review: The world's first and only social network record Solarswarm label after 17 releases with mainly trance sound moves towards the chill out/lounge territory for 2 great originals by Aaron Gray. When you come back home after a heavy work out in your favourite clubfloor you need music to relax you a bit and drink your warming cup of tea to cool you down and get prepared for the next party you must go. Both So I Did and A Distinct Disconnect follow that mellow breaks style with ambient soundscapes and cool piano melodies too. Very well produced cinematic atmosphere that tells you a story through its incredible imaginativite inspiring sounddesign. Great material to prepare your bags for Ibiza holidays I guess so If you compile Cafe Del Mar style compilations both tracks are must include in them. Avatar One remix is pure electronica bliss too with great dubstep sounds that become agressive on some moments but on some others manage to carry away in their dreamworld for sure. Pieces of Futuristic Modern Sonic Artforms. Love iT!

 Additional info:
www.solarswarm.com 
www.solarstone.co.uk 
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01:49:00

1.Pacifique
2.Pacifique (Beetseekers Remix)
3.Pacifique (Antti Rasi Remix)
4.Pacifique (Chantola Remix)

 Orkidea is one of Trance scene's original innovators, his Dj sets are legendary for their programming and his productions remain at the forefront of the Pure Trance movement. 'Pacifique' is taken from his '20' career spanning opus & here we present a selection of Finnish sourced remixes in advance of the forthcoming '20 Remixed' edition.

Tapio Hakanen's Original Mix is all spiralling retro analogue arpeggios & pulsing mid tempo baseline, the evocative "As we sleep the earth revolves" vocal lays the groundwork for an instantly memorable lead synth line. With the addition of gentle pads, this is a proper eyes closed heads-down 128bpm deep Pure Trance record. Beetseekers keep things warm and emotional with their synth stabbing acidic baseline vocoded 130bpm progressive trance remix, saving the hook for the drop, and building some slick orchestral pads post-break. Antti Rasi takes the track down a very welcome 128bpm dubby tech house mix, interesting & quirky sounds are scattered throughout & Antti retains the Original hook and arpeggios, but it is the fabulous 303 sub bass which gives this mix it's edge. Chantola's version is a widescreen deep & spacious deep trance mix, building smoothly at a sedate 124bpm it is perfect late night material.

                                           
Dimitri Kechagias review: Did you miss like me Solaris recordings? The goods news is that the beloved label of Pure Trance sounds returns with the superb new versions of Dj Orkidea's magical Pacifique produced by top Finish artists who add a totally different colour to the already heavily supported original version that has been in the list of many well known artists including Armin van Buuren, Paul Oakenfold and more. The original track is superb deep progressive trance with tribal techy beats, driving basslines, flute like main melody that adds that Pacifique color and of course the synthy melody that brings to the mind great synthesizer music innovators like Vangelis. Beetseekers provide the more upfront energetic remix with psy trance infusions and balearic tendencies as well. So dreamy, relaxing and dynamic and powerful at the same time will keep the pure trance fans satisfied 100% without even hint of sell out. Antti Rasi Remix is the deep tech house version that will be adored from the growing fanbase of the cool German tech house sound that is deep, dark, dubby and bubbly  perfect for the more late night no compromises type of sets.  Chantola Remix is an awesome rework that moves within the territories of deep trance and progressive house with main characteristic the magnificent hounting cinematic atmosphere that will travel  your mind to far away places and spaces. Very groovy and melodic at the same time Chantola puts a spell on you with this remix so expect to play it on repeat mode in your media players. Right and Exact the package that this top trance anthem needs. Dont miss them. Love IT! 



Additional info:
DJ bookings: www.misc.fi
www.djorkidea.com
www.solaris-recordings.com
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00:30:00

1. Original Mix 
2. Mell Tierra Remix 

Daniel Wanrooy teams up with fellow producer Virtual Vault on the new single "I Feel You", released on the Black Hole imprint.

This new collaboration with Virtual Vault is Daniel Wanrooy's latest release since his previous single "Alcohol Abuse", which first appeared on Daniel's acclaimed album "Slice Of Life". The album was conceived as a project in which Daniel allowed his fans to follow the whole process through the release of several Slice Of Life EPs. After the single "Stay In The Moment" (featuring Blake Lewis) he delivered "Put Yourself Through This" with the vocals of Elliot Johns and now delivers a new approach to his sound with "I Feel You".

For Virtual Vault it all began with his single "Request". The smash reaped support all over the world from the top DJs like Tiësto, Ferry Corsten and Armin van Buuren; immediately setting the standard for future ‘old skool’ and downright euphoric big room releases. The follow ups to his debut, “Experience” and “Definition” are still played all over the world, as is the case with his other singles "Boundary", "Causeway Bay" and "Default". His latest maximal house single "Smash" now sees a proper follow up with this collaboration.

"I Feel You" represents the perfect blend of tech trance and electro house. Exchanging the melody line of the chorus with powerful drum programming and whirling synth sweeps, "I Feel You" still leaves room for female vocals, driving the track to a massive climax. Mell Tierra reworked the original into a slamming electro house version ready to take over the party. A collaboration that screams for more. 



Dimitri Kechagias review:  Can you handle more big room releases with mainstage festival feel to them? If the answer is Yes check out the brand new banger coming on Black Hole  recordings produced with love and care from two top producers and djs from The Netherlands. Daniel Wanrooy & Virtual Vault combine their creative forces to deliver first class excessive super dynamic prog house banger that will stand out from the rest for sure. Its called I Feel You and its goal is to make you Feel every beat, bassline, snare, vocal of it on the dancefloor. The track packs the energy, adrenaline and feel goodness  that any large stadium demands. The bassline is pumping and heavy as we like it, the beat is pompous and rough while the vocal is quite dark robot like squeezed and stretched in order to sound mechanic and distanced.  On board is the quickly rising at the top Mell Tierra who does his tricks and turns the original into a full an energetic epic prog house slammer with the tough beats, the jumping basslines, the euphoric synths in the breakdown and the maddening new rave style climax that will send you to space for sure. His really talented on the way he twists and turns everything in order to follow his established style. I Feel You is candidate as one of  the big spring anthems for sure. Love iT!

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01:35:00
Over the last six months European clubbers have turned heads en-mass and embraced a new, highly purified, ultra-refined order of trance. Solarstone's crusade against trend-driven change in the genre has resonated deep, with tens of thousands rallying under the #PureTrance flag. Launched to rapturous response at last year's Amsterdam Dance Event the movement is now poised to cross the Atlantic. Next month the ambassador of true trance is set to embark on his first U.S. Winter Tour. Prepare to witness the strength of Pure Trance!

"Pure Trance is a feeling, a passion which exists outside of contemporary musical fads and fashions", says Solarstone. "It is the bringing together of millions of fans for whom this music is a way of life. It's the music itself that really does the talking for Pure Trance though. Not what's said, so much as what's heard. It doesn't matter if you've been into trance for 12 weeks or 20 years, when you hear Pure Trance, you'll feel it.... and you'll know.".

Stop One on the tour will be (where else but!) New York City, where on Feb 23rd Solarstone will be making The Big

Apple feel just that bit bigger. Pachita in midtown will host the event where Richard will lay down 3hrs of Pure Trance at Pacha's club-within-a-club.

From there it's a hop, skip and giant leap over to the West Coast for a deuce of dates. On the night of March 7th its legendary San Fran nitespot Ruby Skye that'll have its foundations shaken by the force of pure, driven trance. Richard will be expanding the P.T. clan and bringing fellow synth-slinger Giuseppe Ottaviani along with him. Just 24hrs later it'll be LA's turn for the same treatment. The Exchange club in downtown is the setting for Awakenings, who'll be hosting up a storm for Solarstone Pres. Pure Trance.

Next in line will be the newly opened Aston Manor in Seattle, WA, where on Friday March 22nd Richard and Giuseppe will be joined by Pure Trance-ologist/underground legend Thomas Datt.Just 24hrs later the tour reaches its terminus stop. March 23rd sees the spectacular grand finale take place against the balmy backdrop of Miami's 2013 Winter Music Conference. Roomservice in South Beach will usher in Rich and a full compliment of Pure Trance DJ envoys, including overlord John 00 Fleming, West Coast doyen Kristina Sky and Italian maestro Giuseppe Ottaviani.

If you're near a major US metropolis and want to find out exactly how trance should sound, there's no better opportunity than this. Full dates and details are below.

 
Solarstone presents Pure Trance USA Tourdates
Febr. 23
Exclusive 3hr Pure Trance Set @ Pachita , New York, USA BUY TICKETS
March 7
Torq invites Solarstone pres. Pure Trance @ Ruby Skye, San Francisco, USA
With Giuseppe Ottaviani. BUY TICKETS
March 8
Awakenings invites Solarstone pres. Pure Trance @ Exchange LA, Los Angeles, USA
With Giuseppe Ottaviani & Kristina Sky. BUY TICKETS
March 22
Sensation Fridays invites Solarstone pres. Pure Trance @ Aston Manor, Seattle, USA
With Giuseppe Ottaviani & Thomas Datt. BUY TICKETS
March 23
Solarstone presents Pure Trance WMC Special @ Souz, Miami Beach, USA
With Giuseppe Ottaviani, John 00 Fleming & Kristina Sky.
BUY TICKETS ** last 150 tickets on sale **


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www.solarstone.co.uk
www.facebook.com/puretrance
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16:48:00
1-Original mix
2-Solarstone Pure Mix
3-Solarstone Pure Dub
4-Future Disciple remix
5-Future Disciple dub
 
Our 7th release on Touchstone Recordings comes from Northern Ireland's finest Walsh & McAuley, teaming up with Californian singer/songwriter David Berkeley.

A stunning heartfelt vocal is this release's weapon of choice and the track has already featured on the most recent installment of Oakenfold's '4 Seasons' compilation series.

The Original mix is classic W&M - crunchy percussion and a stabbing synth riff provide the backdrop for Berkeley's beautiful lament. Solarstone's Pure Mix is Rich Mowatt's latest addition to his relentless 'Pure Trance' mission statement, and contains all the elements you would wish for - goose-bump inducing riffs, melodies and crystalline Pure Trance production.

Future Disciple does what he does best - 128bpm pounding main room production and pin-sharp arpeggio patterns lay the foundations for the FX-laden vocal.

We've also included Dubs of the Solarstone & Future Disciple mixes.
 
                                              
 
 
Dimitri Kechagias review:  Walsh & Mc Auley from Ireland belong to our beloved artists list as they continously deliver stunning production that win your heart straight away. For their latest production team up with David Berkeley well known from his collaboration with Steve Brian for the Agulo project on Enhanced. The track is called Sail On The Waves and only the title of it starts to create many mental images in your mind. Touchstone recordings support the magnificent release with great remixes including Solarstone pure mix and Future Disciple version as well. First of all the original is a superb balearic progressive trancer that has the relentless progression of the various soundlayers that keep your attention and feet on the dancefloor. David outstanding performance seems to contemplate really well the deep basslines, the blissful melodies and the groovy chunky progressive beats. The production has the word anthem from the first minute till the last. Of course if you want a peak time/mainstage version Solarstone delivers another stunning "Pure Trance" version. Solid, pumping, energetic with crystal clear driving beats and basslines and the massive hands in the air epic synths creating the finest soundbed for David voice to shine once again. It focuses on music and melodies and not on sound gimmicks and effects. Trance purity at its best.  Absolutely top stuff for the trance lovers out there.  Future Disciple from their side will win the hearts of many after their brilliant remix on Solarstone & Aly & Fila anthem. It seems that Future Disciple sound is a lot better right now, really mature and absolutely heart shaking. You can expect a really solid, pumping, energetic, powerful version with huge breakdown with euphoric synths and great rock quitar riffs recalling Solarstone's 7 Cities. It deserves to become the absolute winter trance anthem. Love IT!

 
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17:35:00
1.Liberation
2.Liberation [Something Good Remix]
3.Liberation [Something Good Vocal Remix]
4.Liberation [Mystery Islands Remix]

Orkidea is one of Trance scene's original innovators, his DJ sets are legendary for their programming and his productions remain at the forefront of the Pure Trance movement. 'Liberation' is taken from his '20' career spanning opus & here we present a selection of remixes from the forthcoming '20 Remixed' edition.
 
First up is the Original Mix, kicking off with Tapio's trademark electronic sounds, warm phat synth tones riding crunchy beats - then the drop featuring a crystalline piano riff and a rousing rave friendly spoken word sample. From there on in it's full throttle big room Trance all the way. First in the remix tip are two offerings (Vocal & Dub) from fellow Finland residents 'Something Good' with a fantastically future retro progressive mix, swirling piano layers and strings hint back to house originator Frankie Knuckles favorites all painted in state of the art makeup. Mystery Islands provides the Trance mix for faster floors complete with fast paced arpeggiated baseline and a heavily reverbed 3 a.m synth riff all topped off by that celebratory piano line.
 
 
 
 
 
Dimitri Kechagias review: Orkidea released his excellent 20 album that refers to his 20 years in the trance scene. His next single coming out from this very successful and critically acclaimed album is Liberation. The original track is a summery balearic blissful progressive trancer with feel good piano riffs adding a very nice housey feel to the track and on top a cool old school male vocal sample turning our heads to the rave days. Tapio will surprise you with his versatility and talent to deliver a great hybrid of prog trance & house sounds like Liberation. If you allow yourself to enjoy the beats, the floating pianos and warm strings you will feel at the end of its really Liberated and free to move on to your next destination. Something Good remix focus more on the progressive house side of things with balearic feel good atmosphere that will mesmerise you for sure. Your eyes are slowly closing and you start feeling like floating and flying rather than being glued on the ground. It has old school flavour but remodelled for the needs of 2012. Lastly the exceptional trance talent Mystery Islands deliver his full on euphoric banging rocking version ready made for heavy peak time use and abuse. Its rougher straight forward uplifting smasher that will  win the sympathy and admiration of all Pure Trance lovers out there. Love IT!
 


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DJ bookings: www.misc.fi
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02:46:00


1.Hale Bopp [(Orkidea Club Mix)]
2.Hale Bopp [(Original Mix)]
3.Hale Bopp [(Timewave Remix)]
 
 
Orkidea is one of Trance scene's original innovators, his DJ sets are legendary for their programming and his productions remain at the forefront of the Pure Trance movement. 'Hale Bopp' is taken from his '20' career spanning opus & here we present a selection of remixes from the forthcoming '20 Remixed' edition.


'Hale Bopp' was of course originally released by Der Dritte Raum on Additive back in 1998, any Trance purist worth their onions should be aware of this classic record. Orkidea and JS16 come together to put their own slant on this legendary track. Orkidea Remix interpretation remains faithful to the intricate melodic structure of the original track but presents those beautiful passages in inimitable Orkidea style. Vocal stabs, gated filtering synth patterns and the unmissable spiraling arpeggio are all present and correct before 'Hale Bopp's' head spinning baseline lead riff drops at the break - subsequently propelled into the trance stratosphere by Tapio's Pure Trance production. The Original Mix is more of the same but at a more sedentary pace, while fellow Fins Timewave turn up the pro knob with their mix, dark thunderous rhythms and a muted baseline lay the ground work until huge cascading pads, fat chorused leads and analogue sequences provide the payoff.
 
 
 
Dimitri Kechagias review: One of the best tracks from Orkidea's successful and very influential trance album 20 is released finally as single. The progressive classic Hale Bopp by the German EDM pioneers Der Dritte Raum is recreated with the aid of fellow Finish producer JS16. The original follows the proglifting  trance style with intense build up of the various elements with chunky  beats, housey groovy basslines and amazing spacey sound effects leading on the breakdown that the unforgettable melodic theme is introduced to bring shivers from head to toe. Its one of those tracks that keep you glued on the speakers as a result of the high quality production values and musicality as well. The top notch original  is supported with two additional mixes that will satisfy wide variety of trance ears. Orkidea's own Club Mix follows the psy trance style with sharp and punchy beats and basslines, spoken female vocal samples that add real character and sci-fi filmic atmosphere that will carry away your spirit in far away galaxies and will you make you dream and dance in a truly spiritual way. Timewave version is deeper progressive trance version with psy trance influences as well. Balearic bubbly groovy beats, dark haunting basslines, spacey sound effects combined with  that unforgettable melodic theme that once you get exposed to it,  you will feel absolutely absorbed from it. Its the kind of track that is part of a longer  journey with goal to offer new senses and experiences to the listener. Love iT!
 
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