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Music does have a place in every moment! ” - Andre
8/10
A week ago Frederic van Hooft unleashed a new 2 track EP on L8-Night Records, and as the B-side to his new production Bonn Lewis was charged with remixing the previously successful Palolem. Bonn Lewis is the production / DJ pseudonym of Ben Wilson from England. Bonn Lewis doesn’t tie himself down to one specific style, and although grounded in electronic dance music he flirts with uplifting, melodic trance, progressive and big room electro.
This latest rework on L8-Night Records manages to traverse many different styles in just under 8 minutes, and it’s this constant morphing, evolution and symbiosis that makes this a truly endearing track. I had first come across Bonn’s work with his Worlds Apart release a few months back, and I can safely say that his production skills have both matured and improved.
Read on past the break for a slice of heavenly progressive trance that will simply sweep you away!
We’re super excited to bring you a real treat from our good friends Chad and Dave from Tritonal! They created a bootleg remix of the track Never Forget from the Halo 3 game soundtrack and it’s been getting incredible support from folks like Ferry Corsten and Gareth Emery. As a thank-you to their fans, they are releasing it as a Free Download exclusively on Mugasha!
Head to mugasha.com/tritonal-halo3 and there you can download the MP3 and listen to the track as well as an intro from Chad and Dave. They really do an incredible job with the theme song, and above that, they nail their intro for the track. I had goosebumps and the track is on constant repeat. Just subscribe to their newsletter so you can stay up to date on all of the Tritonal happenings.
Initially featured on Digitally Enhanced Volume Two by Will Holland, Arctic Kiss has been one of our most demanded releases. Now backed with a rather large remix pack and spread across two releases we don’t think this will disappoint! Toss in the lovely vocals of Tiff Lacey and you’ve got a storming progressive beast that has all the weight it needs to muscle it’s way onto the top!
Part one on the Enhanced Progressive label features the more progtrance oriented mixes from the flying Scotsman Andy Duguid; a producer / Dj who needs no introduction after an incredible two years that has seen him rise to his current peak, and secondly from the brilliant Sami Saari, of Captured fame. Both versions encompass the vocals whilst adding their own instantly recognisable style, and doing so in devastating style.
Look out for part two following soon, with the original, alongside stunning remixes from Andy Blueman and Jonas Hornblad. Read on past the break for high quality samples and to vote for your favorite of this 1st of 2 packs!
Another release lands in our lap from little known Refuge, a dutch label run by DJ Milo.nl. This isn’t the first I’ve heard of the label, but if you’re reading this Milo, you might want to make it easier to find your label’s releases online….I can’t find a single shred of evidence that the label exists. But I digress…
This release is a moody affair, melting a reserved pace with emotional lyrics to create a track that gets under your skin and finds its way to your soul. If you’re looking for more than the original’s progressive vibe, then be sure to give Nick Larson’s version a listen as it gets a complete rework with massive stabs and chopped up vocals. It’s a huge atmosphere builder and rounding this out is Ron van Den Beuken’s remix. It elevates the original into a driving tech trancer.
Read on past the break for high quality samples and for your chance to vote for your fave!
Oliver Picart aka Oliver P has come a long way since his colab project ‘Fast Distance’ with Franz Hlusek aka Arpegia created mayhem everywhere around the globe. Their furiously epic journey into trance came to a sad end when they decided to part their ways. Now, Oliver P presents his maiden solo record on Enhanced titled as ‘Lost Without You’, with a remix from another French duo – Karybde & Scylla. Before this he has also remixed Redstar’s latest banger – ‘Evolution’, in case you’ve heard it. Also included the original mix of ‘Philadelphia’. Time to check out some hot ch00ns ATM…!!
Read more for my take on each track and some samples…
For this beautiful new title, the two Russian producers of Moonbeam teamed up with Tyler Michaud. The result is the absolutely captivating “Openhearted”, which features the vocals of the fabulous Tiff Lacey. Her vocals have taken so many productions to the highest regions of the charts and that will most certainly happen with this one. This is truly a well crafted club friendly, trance purist, top 40 loving hybrid tune that we’re sure you’ll love it!
Together with Tyler Michaud, Moonbeam have established a warm, soothing and deep vocal trance production that will send shivers down your spine; one that’s absolutely tailor made for the upcoming spring and summer festivals. You won’t be able to forget the chorus for the entire season! Swen Weber was tasked with reworking the original and turned it into a brand new cut that’s rougher, louder and perfect for the big sets that kick off at midnight. “Openhearted”, a stunningly beautiful floor filler!
“
So suddenly it comes and things change... ” - Andre
9/10
BT is without a doubt one of the most prolific producers in his field, and to prove that, we’ve now featured the first three singles from his latest artist album over the past 2 months! Taken from his upcoming album, this is another brand new single, featuring the intense vocals by Christian Burns. The track, entitled “Suddenly” will enchant every lover of vocal electronic dance music. Loaded with fierce edits and intense guitar work, the song makes a nod and a wink to the sound of mid nineties Depeche Mode and the chorus adds to the passion and vigor of the entire track.
The remix package offers a wide variety of versions. Celldweller, Cicada and Dave Darrell stay close to the original but still they’re all offering a different approach so that every DJ will find the best version for his live set at any given time. Ferry Corsten gave “Suddenly” his trademark trance make over which fits seamlessly in a state of the art big room event. Mr Sam turned the original into a massive, DJ friendly version that will certainly catch the attention of the big names. Also make sure to check out the JJ Mix, ’cause its down tempo rock arrangement and the heavy guitars are an absolute refreshing surprise.
After The Rose Of Jericho and Every Other Way, all taken from BT’s upcoming album “These Hopeful Machines”, we can state that this fabulous new single “Suddenly” will rock your party!
Read on past the break for high quality samples for each of the 7 versions!
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What happens in Vegas no longer stays in Vegas ” - Andre
9/10
Touching down in new cities is almost as much a part of being a DJ as working the turntables themselves – a fact that’s never been lost on one of the world’s biggest DJs, Markus Schulz. In the last five years alone his always-rolling World Tour has taken him to more of them than many will see in a lifetime. It’s this ever-transforming melting pot of sound, sight and musical taste that fed his desire to capture them musically. And in 2005 that’s what he started to do…
Since then they have shuttled us between some of the most iconic and best known clubbing metropolises in the world; Miami & Ibiza and Amsterdam & Toronto have all had their clubbing credos encapsulated in mix form. Markus, himself explains further: “Many people say that you see great differences moving between countries – that’s natural. I actually think though that you experience some fairly major ones just going from one country’s city to the next. That’s long been a source of fascination to me. The City compilations are a great way for me to document a place through music, by picking out and turning the spotlight on exactly which tracks & sub-styles are working particularly well in specific cities that I’ve played & loved. ”
Now at the start of the new decade, for the next instalment of his audio-travelogue, Markus is dedicating the ‘10 edition to a place not only increasingly close to his heart, but one that resonates with hundreds of thousands of clubbers worldwide… Las Vegas.
Read on for more details on this exquisitely crafted 2 disc compilation!
Fresh from remixing for the mighty Tiësto, dr. Woods drop this new bomb. There was a time when Marcel’s sound was cutting edge, in your face and unique in ways that left many partiers speechless. Fast forward some 5-6 years and Marcel’s sound is now everywhere, and sadly, it isn’t just him pushing it out. Though I cringe at the horrid attempts other producers are making at mimicking his sound, I have to give credit where credit is due. His old sound has done more for the club trance scene than most have in 20 years!
‘Everything’ follows the same path as ‘Inside Me’, so expect some typical Woods beats and big room melodies. If you don’t dig the vocal, you will dig the dub, and I know you till, cuz I did. Read on past the break to hear high quality samples of both versions and find out which one I singled out as piping hot….can you guess?
Ben’s not known for his original productions, it’s his powerhouse remixes that have garnered him loads of attention over the past 3 years. This latest effort includes a lovely vocal track and a melody that isn’t unfamiliar to those madly in love with John O’Callaghan’s work….I know I am!
The track, uplifting to its core, carries loads of drive and energy throughout, and with a lovely open air melody in the breakdown, this track is sure to melt faces worldwide. There isn’t much more to report on this one, it seems all we have so far is a sneak peek, 1 track preview, and I would assume more versions of the track are forthcoming on Liquid.
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A week ago Frederic van Hooft unleashed a new 2 track EP on L8-Night Records, and as the B-side to his new production Bonn Lewis was charged with remixing the previously successful Palolem. Bonn Lewis is the production / DJ pseudonym of Ben Wilson from England. Bonn Lewis doesn’t tie himself down to one specific style, and although grounded in electronic dance music he flirts with uplifting, melodic trance, progressive and big room electro.
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