26/07/2013

SIT 75 Thunderwolf Featuring Elizabeth Tseng - This Is Our Life

SIT 75 Thunderwolf Featuring Elizabeth Tseng - This Is Our Life

Released on Monday 29th July 2013.

Stories In Trance is proud to present our 75th release; we give you Thunderwolf featuring Elizabeth Tseng with the four track single This Is Our Life.

As usual, first we offer up the original. Stories In Trance is committed to showcasing the very best trance from all over the globe, and this time we unearth a gem in the shape of Taiwanese newcomer Thunderwolf (Tseng Chih Young). And it's a family affair, with his extremely talented sister Elizabeth Tseng on vocals: together they give us what is to be one of the best tracks of the year, the fantastic This Is Our Life. Excellent layering, a brilliant lead melody backed up with a warm feel and flavour all perfectly complimented by the beautifully stunning vocals, this track can stand up there with the very best vocal tracks from the last few years. This Is Our Life is an absolute must have for all trance fans and DJ's alike. Look out for plenty more from this very exciting producer on SIT in the coming weeks and months.

The first remix comes from Sweden's Ico (John Eriksson). His excellent early productions brought him to our attention last year so we were delighted to get him on board with his first remix for Stories In Trance, the superlative reinterpretation of Triumvirate's The Persistence Of Memory (SIT #60) and he backed that up with his truly fantastic remix of spArk's Moments (SIT #66). Ico delivers an energetic, uplifting and emotional trancer with which he sublimely weaves the beautiful vocals into an all round uplifting powerhouse of a track. We feel Ico is certainly one of trance's best up and coming producers so keep a close eye on his future creations.

The third and fourth adaptations come from Frenchman Jonathan Araldi under his now familiar French Skies alias. After his debut on Stories In Trance in the shape of The Wings Of A Dream (SIT #58) he then followed this with his first remix for us, delivering a fantastic reinterpretation of Triumvirate's epic The Persistence Of Memory (SIT#60), his two remixes of David Surok's Avalon (SIT #62) and most recently his remix of Airborne Angel's Star (SIT #68). Firstly we have his remix version, and this powerful track cuts straight to the chase. Featuring the subtly tweaked lead melody whilst expertly weaving additional aspects from the original including the amazing vocals into the mix, Jonathan creates a pure, energetic interpretation. Then we have his Progressive remix, taking this version down a different route focusing more on the vocal and melodic elements of the track. Two standout remixes that are a must have addition to any uplifting/progressive set or mix. This is a perfect illustration of what to expect from French Skies and why we are delighted to continue showcasing him on Stories In Trance.

Stories In Trance aims to uncover the most talented and imaginative new producers and team up with some of the more established names in the scene to work together in evolving the sound. This release sticks firmly to our philosophy of showcasing a diverse range of sounds within trance and we hope you'll enjoy the variety of imagination and creativity on offer in this release.

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17/07/2013

SIT 74 Simza - Ann

SIT 74 Simza - Ann

Released on Monday 22nd July 2013.

Welcome to the 74th release on Stories In Trance, and this time out we give you Simza with the three track single Ann.

Ukrainian newcomer Simza (Leonid Prodanov) is just starting out in his production career and with Ann he makes a fine entrance onto the scene. A superb and engaging track from the very start with an infectious lead that is backed with defined yet subtle mids creating a deliciously rich feel, this is a standout piece of proglifting trance. A sure fire hit with any DJ or trance fan alike.

The first remix comes from Englishman Craig London. Craig's career to date has seen him make an immense arrival on the scene in the shape of his original The Traveler on Where Music Lives Digital which brought him to our attention, so we were delighted when we got him on board with us with his epic remix of Hammer (SIT #63). Expertly adapting the lead into an uplifting and energetic version of the original, this has all the qualities to be a major success. Craig perfectly shows his undoubted talents with this remix and why we should all keep an eye on this very promising producer in the future.

Up second we have Max Stealthy's version. Max has an extensive list of tracks and remixes with us, most recently his stunning remix of Sakiva's Hammer (The Remixes) (SIT #69) and his double A-Sided single Flyin Red / Time To Cry (SIT #67). Once again he serves up a truly brilliant track but this time in a beautifully concentrated little package, expertly crafted with a great lead melody backed with fantastic effects, depth and mids. Max's production technique continues to go from strength to strength showing yet more innovation and imagination with this 'Mini' remix. What this lacks in length it makes up for in pure excellence; a great remix to add to his fantastic discography.

Stories In Trance aims to uncover the most talented and imaginative new producers and team up with some of the more established names in the scene to work together in evolving the sound. This release sticks firmly to our philosophy of showcasing a diverse range of sounds within trance and we hope you'll enjoy the variety of imagination and creativity on offer in this release.

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10/07/2013

SIT 73 BIONIQUE Featuring SOLARNIGHT - Heavenly Delight

SIT 73 BIONIQUE Featuring SOLARNIGHT - Heavenly Delight

Released on Monday 15th July.

Stories In Trance present SIT 72 by BIONIQUE Featuring SOLARNIGHT with the four track single Heavenly Delight.

The Original comes in the shape of another debut on Stories In Trance with the collaboration of BIONIQUE (Aleksandr Voloshin) and SOLARNIGHT (Ilya Smirnov) who give us Heavenly Delight. This is a fine original track for these two promising producers to start their careers with, an excellent lead melody is backed with accomplished layering and an overall warm sound gives this track a superb feel. A great piece of energetic and uplifting trance which would stand out in any set or mix.

The first remix comes from Stories In Trance legend Derrick Meyer who brings his distinct style to craft this superb version. Being one of the USA's best uplifting trance producers, Derrick's back catalogue with us is vast and equally great.  This latest remix is on the back of his most recent original Nostalgia (SIT #72) which followed his last remix of Aftermorning Productions' White Poison (SIT #57). Once again he delivers the goods adding his usual production excellence to the unmistakable melodic dynamics and expertly polished layering which all amount to a brilliant track.

Next up we have the Locus Dark Remix. Dutchman Locus (Walter Lootens) made a fantastic debut on Stories In Trance with his remix of White Poison (SIT #57) and backs it up with an equally impressive remix of Heavenly Delight. Power, pace, energy, emotion this is everything that trance should always be, this fabulous remix can be best described in one word: epic. This is a must have piece of work. Look out for more from this talented producer.

The next mix comes from upcoming Italian producer Frank Dattilo. Frank made his debut on Stories In Trance with his delightful remix of Konstantin Svilev's Colours (SIT #70) and backed that up with his powerful remix of David Surok's Tornado (SIT #71). After such a promising start to his production career, If he continues along these lines he will go a long way in the scene. Offered up here is his truly captivating take on the original, always involving and engaging with a beautiful feel and flavour. Dedicated to someone Frank sadly lost recently, this is a production to be proud of. Look out for lots more to come from this rising newcomer.

Stories In Trance aims to uncover the most talented and imaginative new producers and team up with some of the more established names in the scene to work together in evolving the sound. This release sticks firmly to our philosophy of showcasing a diverse range of sounds within trance and we hope you'll enjoy the variety of imagination and creativity on offer in this release.

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03/07/2013

SIT 72 Derrick Meyer - Nostalgia

SIT 72 Derrick Meyer - Nostalgia

Released on Monday 8th July 2013.

For our 72nd release Stories In Trance give you Derrick Meyer with the three track single Nostalgia.

Stories In Trance legend Derrick Meyer brings his defined style back to the fore with his original version. Being one of the USA's best uplifting trance producers, Derrick's back catalogue with us is vast and equally great.  This is his first original offering since the seminal Utopia EP (SIT #42) back in October 2012 though his most recent outings include remixes of Airborne Angel's Apollo (Relaunched) (SIT#50) and After Morning Productions' White Poison (SIT #57). Once again he delivers the goods adding his usual production excellence to the unmistakable melodic dynamics and expertly polished layering which all amount to a brilliant track.

The first remix is from Matt Mancid. Hailing from Germany, Matt is on remix duty for the second time following his debut for us with an impressive remix of David Surok's Avalon (SIT #62) and sandwiched between that and this was his first original on Stories In Trance, the superbly emotive Anti-Climax (SIT #65).  Matt's production career to date has seen him make appearances on labels such as Technotrance-essentials.com, German Engineering, Euro-Dancer.com, Niiemo and Trance Allstars. This is a perfect representation of his talents; a beautiful, warm and fantastically well produced piece of trance and certainly a standout track. Look out for plenty more great tracks and remixes from Matt in the coming months.

The second remix comes from Ukraine's Lev Rubel. Lev made his production debut for Stories In Trance with Insomnia as featured on the Tibbs EP (SIT #44) in October 2012. Since then he has lit up the Stories In Trance catalogue with originals Fairyland (SIT #53) and Share Your Moment (SIT #61), and in addition gave us fantastic remixes of Ethereal (SIT #49), Bridgestone (SIT #52), Exit (SIT #56) and Anti-Climax (SIT #65). He continues to showcase his undoubted talent with another great remix; a delightful flow and feel infused with his excellent production expertise making this a track to relish. Lev is a producer who continues to be widely influential on Stories In Trance.

Stories In Trance aims to uncover the most talented and imaginative new producers and team up with some of the more established names in the scene to work together in evolving the sound. This release sticks firmly to our philosophy of showcasing a diverse range of sounds within trance and we hope you'll enjoy the variety of imagination and creativity on offer in this release.

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