Syna – Forever [Bonzai Trance]
Posted by Andre on May 15, 2009 under Releases | 
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I’ve recently renewed my love for anything Ville Lope touches, and this latest release features a fantastic remix by the man himself. The original, Forever, by Syna, is featured on Bonzai Trance. For those who don’t recognize Syna by name, after almoust a year-long break, the Most Famous Boy Band in Finnish Trance Scene returns – with a huge progressive breakbeat choon!
“Forever” combines a movie-like atmosphere, big orchestral elements and organic sounds (including saxophone) with a driving bassline and precisely cut beats to create a truly progressively genre melting release. Along with the Original Mix are remixes by Ayleon and Ville Lope. There’s also a radio Edit but I won’t bother with it.
Read on for my take on these three versions, high quality samples and for your chance to vote for your favorite!
Syna – Forever (Original Mix)
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The track’s intro is haunting. It’s deep, gloomy and very atmospheric. With tons of industrial synths and pads the track kicks off in a breakbeat frenzy that actually sounds like drum’n'bass slowed down, lol. Mega points for the sheer originality of this production. The track however, isn’t very DJ friendly, due largely to it’s length being just shy of 5 minutes. Nevertheless, it’s got a tasty breakdown that features some classical piano work and a gorgeous sounding saxophone. The track, though short, feels large and envelopes the listener.
Syna – Forever (Ayleon Remix)
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Back into progressive land, this time around, with Ayleon as our tour guide. At the moment, I’ve got no dirt on said remixer, weird. Does anyone know anything?
This remix is funky and bouncing. I could definitely see this rocking a chilled out patio on a sun drenched beach. I imagine the crowd slowly rising to their feet from their chairs and before they know it, they’re hooked. I know I am. Take the original, keep the awesome piano and sax and give it a groovy beat to bounce along to and you’ve got a winner, this remix. I especially love how the original breakbeat is incorporated into this version’s breakdown, a subtle but poignant homage to the original.
Syna – Forever (Ville Lope Remix)
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And here we have Ville’s remix, a remix that takes more from the original than Ayleon’s did, but still manages to groove along progressively. This version is definitely not well suited for a patio or a beach, but don’t be surprised when you hear it in a dark and dirty club. Ville’s managed to create a track that’s both industrial and rough, but polished and smooth. Not an easy feat! His breakdown is the work of a madman. At one point it sounds like he’s got 3 separate melodies layered together, including the trance inducing sax. The track actually manages to gather momentum as it progresses after the breakdown and what turns out to be 8 minutes feel closer to 5.
Overall I have to commend this release on its originality. It’s not often I hear a trance release try so many new things at once, and pull it off with ease. As for my favorite, my nod’s going to the Ayleon Remix.
Score: 8/10
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Aaron said,
The music video is awesome, by the way!
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Ville Lope » Forever (incl. Ville Lope Remix) reviewed said,
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Forever (incl. Ville Lope Remix) reviewed · Ville Lope said,
[...] Previously Syna – Forever got reviewed by iVibes.nu – now the track got a fresh review from MusiCritics.com. [...]
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