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The Summer Artist: ATB Label: 2000 Kontor Records / Edel (Germany) Style: Trance Index #: 0067785 CLU/CLU 67785 |
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I am late with singles reviews
so please be patient. This batch of reviews I am starting with essential
TRANCE track by ATB (André Tanneberger)
"The Summer" released several weeks
ago. I admire ATB for his sound so obviously I couldn't ignore
this beatiful release that is from his forthcoming album "Two
Worlds". The single features 4 versions. Airplay Mix delivers
incredible TRANCE/DREAM sound. This one is
like ATB returning to his roots. When you will listen to it, you
obviously will hear similarity to his another hit "9
PM (Till I Come)". Clubb Mix is also terrific with after hour
feeling in it. Great track to chill out the overheated dance floor. Instrumental
Clubb Version seems to be more dynamic with more TECHNO
BEAT feel. The last Ibiza Influence Version is yet another after
hour fare with dazzling synthesizers propelling into another chill out
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At The Club Artist: SM-TRAX Label: 2000 Clubland Records / Zeitgeist/Polydor (Germany) Style: Various Dance Index #: 561 826-2 |
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I am sure you are familiar
with SM-TRAX. Group recorded several singles in HOUSE style, including
hits like "... Is Calling", or
"Climb on Me" for instance. Now
we have their newest single "At The Club".
It is actually a MEGA single with 8 versions featured lasting all together
more than 43 minutes of pure and exciting dance in various style. Granted,
HOUSE is a leading genre but since so many
remixes were introduced in this powerhouse single you will find also other
styles. My favorite remixes are done by Mario Lopez and Lightforce.
No wonder Their Radio Edit is a sizzling EURO-TRANCE
ala Alice Deejay with pumping beat and angelic synth work not to
mention incredibly powerful female vocal by Monya. Their Remix
is more TECHNO-oriented and perfect for club
dance floor. Version retains also some TRANCE
elements that enpowered Radio Edit, but these synths are coming up a lit
bit later while the track progresses. Since I am pretty much into TECHNO/TRANCE
these days, I also admired Axel Konrad (DJ VALIUM) Remix. Lots of killer
uplifting synths to enjoy and of course the female vocals that appears
here and there. In sound sampler I featured three versions. For more info about the group, please visit their page at www.sm-trax.com |
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Omen III Artist: DJ VALIUM Label: 2000 Eams (Germany) Style: Various Dance Index #: EAMS 2401-2 |
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French born DJ VALIUM
(aka AXEL KONRAD) is a project that gains more and more attention
among fans of DANCE. After his hit "Go Right
For" he is back with this brand new single "Omen
III". If you are fan of EURODANCE,
you should be familiar with this fare. Originally written by A.K. Swift,
Kempf and Staab was successfully introduced by mega group MAGIC
AFFAIR back in 1994. DJ VALIUM delivered 5 versions. While
the main EURODANCE line was retained sound
was updated to what the current dance floor is falling for. Radio Mix
is a commercial DANCE edition of this song,
while Extended Vocal Mix delivers more club feeling with good TECHNO
edge making this version a searing DANCE scorcher. Simply an incredible
melody, synth-lines and powerful vocals by Tat Morena. Speaking
of TECHNO and it's hard shade you should
check Klubbheads Remix. They delivered hard pounded TECHNO-HOUSE.
On the same line is A1 Mix, but this one delivers more PROGRESSIVE/TRANCE
synth line. Live In Holland Mix retains similar climate yet pushing it
into more DARK edge. Taken together, very good DANCE release with across
the board potential. Already swamped club scene all over the Europe during
this summer. In sound sampler I featuring three versions.
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Feel The Heat 2000 Artist: MASTERBOY Label: 2000 Zeitgeist/Polydor (Germany) Style: Dance Index #: 561 852-2 |
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When you read this review
MASTERBOY new album "Best Of"
is already out. I have decided to review this "Feel
The Heat 2000" single not only because I am fan of this group
to death but also because some of the featured mixes are far from what
you know based on the version appeared in the album. While the album version
is recorded in more POP/DANCE compare to
original EURODANCE sound other featured versions
in the single are very interesting. For instance Trance Club Mix done
by Luiz O'Brien is very unusual interpretation of this song. Quite
sophisticated production and amazing synth-driven marvel. You will appreciate
thundering bottom and DREAM line dominating in this amazing fare almost
church-like feeling. Track lasts almost 7 minutes and is surely a highlight
of this single. Another quite interesting interpretation of the song was
done by Muguel Sombrero in his Webtress Miami to Copacaban Club Mix. Here
we have lucious TECHNO mixed with after hour quasi LATINO-beat. Quite
a treat. In sound sampler I featuring three versions (I skipped the Radio
Edit since the fragment of this version I featured in the mix posted with
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Lovestruck Artist: DJ JANIS Label: 2000 Orbit Records (Germany) Style: Trance/Dream Index #: 7243 8 96749 2 7 |
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DJ JANIS in this "Lovestruck"
delivered a powerful TRANCE/DREAM monster.
Truly awesome, lush and uplifting dance experience in this genre. CD features
4 versions. Sonar Radio Cut is great offering for TRANCE
curcuit parties. Club Version is flavored by more dramatic dark synths
making it terrific big room trancer gradually evolving into a harder,
full orchestrated fare. Another club oriented versions is Aerogauge Mix.
This one offers layers of intoxicating synths that will drive you crazy.
Main theme is retained. The last version, Original Mix is done more into
TECHNO/TRANCE with distinct dark room climate.
Truly a release to be in your collection if you are serious about the
genre. You will appreciate the amazing synth lines in all version that
swirl you into fantasy. In sound sampler I am featuring three versions
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Lovestruck (Sonar Radio Cut) - 2:54 (1) 02. Lovestruck (Sonar Club Mix) - 7:38 (2) 03. Lovestruck (Aerogauge Mix) - 6:01 (3) 04. Lovestruck (Original Mix) - 7:13 ( ) - number in parenthesis indicates the order in sound sampler from this single |
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Sound Of Love Artist: BEAM & YANOU Label: 2000 ePark Music (Germany) Style: Trance/Progressive Index #: ePARK 2003-2 |
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New offering from the team
BEAM & YANOU. "Sound Of Love"
is truly a TRANCE monster. Two mixes (Video
Mix and Extended Mix) were done by them, however they did invite to remix
some of most sought after remixers and TRANCE
DJs and they did them in styles they are famous of. So you have remix
by AIRSCAPE and DES MITCHELL. Their mix is fierceless TRANCE
beauty with dramatic strings and esoteric music lines touching every single
nerve and blastic you into land of fantasy. SUNBEAM went more progressive.
It's still TRANCE but more into TECHNO-HOUSE
edge. The atmosphere of the track grows with it's progress. The dramatization
arouses and tops with full blast of synths firework. COSMIC GATE
delivered powerful, shimmering version overloaded with galloping synthesizersl
Great PROGRESSIVE/TRANCE as you can expect
from this group. The single closes with AQUALORDS remix done in
TECHNO/RAVE style. This is single you ought
to have it. With variety of mixes featured this warrants a club success
and you gotta be part of it! I decided to make an extensive mix of 5!!!
versions of this song, but couldn't catch all fantastic breaks and
fragments. The only way is to have the single to appreciate the richness
of the futured sound. For more info about the group, please refer to their official webpage at www.beam-traxx.de |
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Sound Of Love (Video Mix) - 3:29 02. Sound Of Love (Extended Mix) - 6:06 (1) 02. Sound Of Love (Airscape vs. Des Mitchell Remix) - 7:15 (2) 03. Sound Of Love (Sunbeam Remix) - 7:39 (3) 04. Sound Of Love (Cosmic Gate Remix) - 6:53 (4) 05. Sound Of Love (Aqualords Remix) - 6:00 (5) ( ) - number in parenthesis indicates the order in sound sampler from this single |
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Dobrze robie Artist: D-BOMB Label: 2000 Soft-line (Poland) Style: EuroTrance/EuroHouse Index #: SOFT 001 |
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Dobrze robie (Original Video) - 3:29 02. Dobrze robie (Original X 10-ded Mix) - 5:40 03. Dobrze robie (DJ Lehn-in Short Mix) - 3:47 04. Dobrze robie (DJ Lehn-X 10-ded Mix) - 5:44 05. Dobrze robie (Herr Klepaky Mix) 5:33 06. Dobrze robie (DJ's Verdi vs Valium Mix) - 5-46 7-10. Vocals |
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I Promised Myself Artist: JOHN DAVIES Label: 2000 Orbit Records (Germany) Style: High Energy/Techno Index #: 8 96663 2 |
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If you are into HI-ENERGY
the title of this single should sound familar. Originally composed and
recorded by NICK KAMEN became one of the "classics" in
this genre. Now it has been "processed" by JOHN DAVIES.
Single includes three versions. First two (Single Edit and Extended) retains
the HI-ENERGY feeling. John's voice is very
nice and his version of this classic is very well done. Few "touch
ups" to have the instruments sound more like 2000's. The treat for
more PROGRESSIVE/TRANCE oriented crowd MARK'OH
delivered his remixed version. It starts almost exactly the same as ALICE
DEEJAY'S "Back In My Life"
and progresses into sizzling Circuit/Rave fare. Very nicely done. The
athmosphere of the original KAMEN's production hybridized with exciting
TECHNO-driven sound makes this one a releases that should catch your attention.
Sound sampler features Extended Version and Mark'OH remix so you can do
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I Promised Myself (Single Edit) - 3:36 02. I Promised Myself (Extended Version) - 5:08 03. I Promised Myself (Mark'OH Remix) - 5:53 |
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Campione 2000 Artist: E-TYPE Label: 2000 Stockholm Records (Sweden) Style: Euro Techno Index #: 158 082-2 |
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There is no other sport popular
as SOCCER for many European nations. Recently the most important soccer
event called European Football Championship started and E-TYPE
released this particular song that became the Official Euro 2000 Anthem.
This is really a dramatic release with spectacular mixes ranging from
seductive EURO to full glorious TRANCE/RAVE.
The first track, Radio version starts with whistles and stadion crowd
effect singing together: CAMPIONE (Championship). Amazing EURO
fare to die for. The music is so simple, yet so catchy you would want
to sing with them. Highly charged with energy. The Earthbound Remix
gives the track EURO-TRANCE edge. Indeed
massive synth-driven big room anthem hard to compete with. DREAM
touch dominates in Pinocchio remix. The synths here are again,
superb. Full of passion fare hard to resists. Taken together pumped-up
release that all DANCE fans should get for their collection. I featured
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Campione 2000 (Radio Version) - 3:34 02. Campione 2000 (The Only Earthbound Remix) - 6:39 03. Campione 2000 (Pinocchio Remix) - 4:53 04. Campione 2000 (CF Fonotron Mix) - 2:50 |
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Der Totalle Beat Artist: DJ VISAGE Label: 2000 United Music GmbH/Dance Lab Division (Austria/Monaco) Style: Progressive Euro Index #: 7243 887850 2 |
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Finaly new single from DJ
VISAGE. After his very successful single last year "The
Return" we have now "Der Totalle
Beat". Title was released about 1.5 months ago on vinyl and
now we have it on CD single. It is not an accident I am reviewing this
fare right with E-TYPE's "Campione 2000".
Both tunes shares the drama of stadion crowd and actually their melodic
line is also quite similar, yet "Der Totalle
Beat" delivers more PROGRESSIVE
dark sound. High speed (144 BPM) peak hour tune is topped with gorgeous
blue-eyed female vocals. Uplifting synths and a real melody makes this
fare catchy as well. Singles gives you 5 mixes. They all are quite similar,
however Revolution mixes have more PROGRESSIVE
edge compare with Club mixes that fall more into EURO-TRANCE.
I have been told that his debut album (delayed almost for a year) will
finally be here within weeks. It will include all his previously released
singles and 12 new tracks with special bonus of DJ VISAGE very own megamix.
For sound sampler from "Der Totalle Beat"
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Der Totalle Beat (Radio Mix) - 3:37 02. Der Totalle Beat (Revolution Radio MiX) - 3:37 03. Der Totalle Beat (Club Mix) - 6:05 04. Der Totalle Beat (Revolution Club Mix) - 6:05 05. Der Totalle Beat (Instrumental Club Mix) - 6:05 |
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I'm Your Pusher Artist: SCOOTER Label: 2000 Sheffield Tunes / Edel Records (Germany) Style: Progressive Euro Index #: 0110505STU |
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Every single released by
SCOOTER.is always awaited with high hopes. So, no wonder that fans
were thrilled to finally get a new single from this German leading TECHNO
group. This is timely release because it introduces forthcoming album
"Sheffield". I think group
is really keeping high cutting edge sound and does not lower their level
of excellence with every release. As a matter of fact the sound is getting
better and better. Seems SCOOTER is fascinated with Scotch sound,
so you have Scottish elements in this truly wonderful and powerful track.
As you can expect, high flying dazzling synth lines are everywhere giving
this PROGRESSIVE track a distinct TRANCE
feeling. I love the tune, but I have to bitch a bit. I was pretty dissapointed
that only two versions were features and even damn club version was below
5 minutes. Such wonderful fare deserves more remixes. CD single has all
together 4 tracks. Two first are the title one the third is called "The
Pusher". It is probably a mix (?) but more in DARK ACID
PROGRESSIVE side if anything. The last tune: "Firth
Of Forth" is instrumental DRUM'N'BASS
version of the title tune (I guess). I would really spend more time on
getting more TRANCE-oriented remixes of the
title tune. I invite you to check our VIDEO
Section for the clip to this single. It's a good one! For sound sampler
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Versus Artist: TOMCRAFT vs. SUNBEAM Label: 2000 Kosmo Music / Kontor Records / Edel Records (Germany) Style: Progressive/Trance Index #: 0070415ERE |
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Two powerful projects: TOMCRAFT
and SUNBEAM "joined" forces to make this particular tune.
SUNBEAM consists of Michael Gerlach (born 1973) and Florian
Preis (born 1972). Probably their most famous single still is "Outside
World" released orginally back in 1994 and recently remixed.
DJ TOMCRAFT (Thomas Brückner) is also quite well established
in TECHNO scene with singles like "Mind",
"Flashback" or "The Mission"
. His characteristic feature is tattoed barcode in the rear of his head.
"Versus" represents cosmic TRANCE
sound with up and down going synths. The main theme remains the same in
all mixes. You really feel like the battle of minds is going on here.
Both Radi Cut and Original Mix deliver same climate with the difference
that original cut lasts almost 9 minutes. The track is instrumental with
vocal saying just: VERSUS, however music and increasing drama keep you
in constant attention. Niels Van Gogh remix speeded-up track significantly.
The track is also more in TECHNO-HOUSE venue.
While progressing into the end it becoming gothic monster. Interesting
remix. The last mix on the CD is Major Problems mix. Also fast and also
dynamic. Synth used in this one differ a bit from other versions. Main
melodic line is retained but instrumentation is enriched. Probably the
most interesting interpretation of this title tune. You should also check
our VIDEO Section
for the clip to this single. In sound sampler I featured Original Version,
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Versus (Radio Cut) - 3:42 02. Versus (Original Mix) - 8:14 03. Versus (Club Cut) - 6:25 04. Versus (Niels Van Gogh Remix) - 7:25 05. Versus (Major Problems Mix) - 6:30 |
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Singularity (Brainchild II) Artist: DJ TANDU presents AYLA Label: 2000 Unsubmissive Records / Edel Records (Germany) Style: Progressive/Trance Index #: 0109433SUNS |
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This track was featured in
several compilations I already reviewed before, but on purpose I never
featured sound sampler from this title. I thought I really have to give
you a better taste of it by reviewing it in this section and giving you
more than just one version that appeared on compilations. "Singularity
(Brainchild II)" is simply brilliant, TRANCE
blaster driven by amazingly arranged synths making this release a hypnotic
adventure into the twilight-zone. With four different mixes this tune
was "processed" by several leading remixers giving their own
interpretation that I actually tried to capture in sound sampler. Ayla's
Club Mix feaures incredible piano lines which take flight on angelic synthesizer
wings along with heavenly voice of Ellen Harriman topped with computerized
choir background. Miss Thunderpussy took a different approach. With fast
speed and BASS'N'DRUMS twist lasting more
than 2 minutes it blows into big room PROGRESSIVE
messmerizing stomper. Unbelievable feeling and chilling experience. Pulsedriver
remix as you can imagine is darker in sound and even more thrilling experience.
This version is a showcase of haunted synths and piano lines. Really a
cutting edge remix. The fifth track on this CD is "Outburst"
written by Ingo Kunzi. The relationship with the title song remains
in type of synths used and melodic line. Very NEW AGE sound with PROGRESSIVE/TRANCE
edge. In summary, this is very good single in this dance genre and I recommend
it wholeheartly. In sound sampler I featured Ayla's Club Mix, Pulsedriver
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Shout (C'mon) Artist: Sagitaire Label: 2000 Nulife /BMG Eurodisc Ltd. (UK) Style: Trance Index #: 74321 755 712 |
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I no information about this
project, yet this single requires special attention. Amazing release in
TRANCE genre that noone should pass by. UK
keeps relasing good stuff, and this one is really a superb one. With gorgeous
melodic line this fare brought concerto of high-flying synths and racing
electronic instrumentation. Perfect for clubs and TRANCE/PROGRESSIVE
sircuit. You will be stunned by this offering. Even if only three remixes
are presented, they all are an excpetional value. Radio Edit delivers
high pace TRANCE sound with big room orchestration
in the background and muscular male vocals. Absolutely stunning. Airscape
mix starts with rhythmic beats and progresses into TRANCE/HOUSE
tunes. As usually they did a marvellous job, you could expect from masters.
The last Progressive Mix done by Switch is full of electronic effects
and twisted synths. Very psychedelic version that will hit you hard in
the head. Try to dance it I am sure all your extremities will be all over
the place. In sound sampler I featured fragments taken from Radio Edit
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Come Come Come Artist: HIT'N'HIDE Label: 2000 Scandinavian Records (Denmark) Style: Euro Techno/Pop Index #: SRCDS 53671 |
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It seemed that HIT'N'HIDE
almost meant to HIT with goos song like "Space
Invaders" and HIDE (or simply dissapear). Well... the good
news the group recently released this new single "Come
Come Come". Only 2 versions are featured. The Radio version
influenced by EURO/TRANCE sound is a quite
nice offering from this duo. The Extended version introduces also more
EURO-HOUSE oriented elements. Single is a
very happy release. Not necessary as strong as previous from them, but
quite catchy. In sound sampler I featured only fragment of Radio Version.
It should give you an idea. I hope we will hear more from them in near
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In & Out Artist: CRISPY Label: 2000 Iceberg Records (Denmark) Style: Euro Index #: ICE CDM 100 |
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Yet another release from
Denmark. This time from CRISPY. I assume you are probably not that
familiar with this trio. The group was actually founded back in 1997 in
Copenhagen. The trio of Mette Christensen (23), Christian Møller
(24) and Mads Krig (23) have already several singles and one album
in their account. They were also awarded back in 1998 the title of The
Best Scandinavian Debut release. So here we have their brand new single
"In & Out". Three versions
of this tune are present on CD. Radio Hitmix is recorded in Happy POP/EURO
with elements of TECHNO. Quite relaxing mix.
Song itself is indeed very uplifting and happy tune. Butterfly Remix is
truly explosive TRANCE version. Essential
rumbler for the big room event. I have to admit I was stunned how the
synths line were matched together with good rhythm and angelic female
vocals. One of the best EURO-TRANCE oriented
tune for the club circuit released so far this year. To truly appreciate
it, you have to listen to the entire track. In sound sampler I featured
fragments of both Butterfly Remix and Club Mix. Get the single and support
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Feeling This Way Artist: THE CONDUCTOR & THE COWBOY Label: 2000 Orange Records Style: Afterhour Euro-Techno/Trance Index #: ORCDM 53663 |
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When I just browse thru my
singles shipments it is possible that I might miss some releases that
you actually should be awared of. This almost happened to this single.
I had hard time to classify it and I was not exactly sure what my feeling
are about this particular release. I decided to listen to it couple of
times and it really grew on me. This is sort of after hour EURO-HOUSE.
Classification is however misleading. Three versions of this title gives
you actually more broad spectrum. It like having all DANCE genre put together
and to mke it one amazing and danceable track especially when you are
ready to leave the club. Male and female vocal sound like two folks to
each other. Both vocal are velvet and delicate. You really have to listen
to all the versions to get a real feeling about this tune. I found Solar
Stone Remix quite unique and exciting. It has some TRIBAL
instrumentation yet distinct PROGRESSIVE
synth line makes this one a straight club stomper. This is a long version
lasting almost 9 minutes and it grows while it progresses. Indeed a beautifully
crafted tune that gives you an imminent pleasure of listening to it. Sound
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I'll Be Good Artist: BAD BOYS BLUE Label: 2000 Coconut Records / BMG Ariola (Germany) Style: Euro Energy Index #: 74321 76246 2 |
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BAD BOYS BLUE released
first single from their forthcoming album. Single was written by Tony
Hendrik and Karin van Haaren. Single was produced by them as
well and co-produced by Andy Matern who also did two remixes of
this song. This is very exciting release. BAD BOYS BLUE returned
to their classic sound we all know them from. I am delighted that original
writers and producers decided to go for it. After all this is the sound I
missed. Both Radio Edit and Extended Version feature classic EURO-ENERGY
sound with pounding rhythm and great vocals. Level 1 Remix gave EURO-HOUSE
ingredient to cross-over to the broader club arena. Level 2 Remix is very
dynamic more EURO TECHNO oriented fare with
stunning instrumental section. This is by far my most favorite version
from this single and I featured in sound sampler. Combining NRG beat with
some more elctronic flavor makes this particular version hard to resist
from. Good job! I will be looking forward to hear the album. For more info about the group, please refer to my Bad Boys Blue Page |
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Don't Take Away My Heart Artist: MODERN TALKING Label: 2000 BMG Berlin (Germany) Style: Euro Energy Index #: 74321 75448 2 |
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Also MODERN TALKING
is back with a new single taken from their most recent album "2000
- Year Of The Dragon" reviewed several weeks ago. You
will find on this disk two versions of the title song "Don't
Take Away My Heart" and new version of "Fly
to The Moon". What makes these tracks deifferent from their
album versions is presence of Eric Singleton's rap. I know, that
some of you were not exactly impressed by having raps implemented in new
MODERN TALKING releases, but I have to admit, I liked it in versions
featured in this single. If you bought the album you probably know already
these titles, yet the single will provide you with this "new"
touch. If you are MODERN TALKING fan, you should get it. Additionally,
as a bonus you will find "MODERN TALKING Megamix
2000" featuring 4 different titles from the group's new album.
In sound sampler I featured New Rap Versions with Eric Singleton
of both: "Don't Take Away My Heart"
and "Fly To The Moon". Do not forget
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Don't Take Away My Heart (New Vocal Version) - 3:54 02. Don't Take Away My Heart (New Rap Version - feat. Eric Singleton) - 3:26 03. Fly to The Moon (New Rap Version - feat. Eric Singleton) - 3:07 04. MODERN TALKING Megamix 2000 - 5:15 incl: Sexy Sexy Lover - You Are Not alone - China In Her Eyes - Don't Take Away My Heart |
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Ravel's Pavane pour une Infante Défunte Artist: WILIAM ORBIT Label: 2000 WEA Records/ Warner Music (UK) Style: Contemporary Dance/Trance Index #: WE739 8573828152 |
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From NRG
sound let me move to more TRANCE oriented
venue. I start from the fare by WILLIAM ORBIT (Madonna's main in-studio
man). The track is really hard to be called DANCE.
First of all, the original writer of this tune was Maurice Ravel
we all well known by his classic "BOLERO".
William Orbit with his incredible talent and interesting usage
of electronic instruments transformed this CLASSIC
tune to a contemporary DANCE beauty. What
made me really to review this single, is the presence of two mixes done
by Ferry Corsten. If you are following Corsten, you probably
know that this is not the first tune he remixed for William Orbit.
Several months ago he released "Barber's Adagio
For Strings" also with Corsten remix. Featured here
"Ravel's Pavande pour une Infante Défunte"
is truly a beatiful song. While Orbit versions are rather slower, Corsten
remixed them as full throttle TRANCE stunning
monsters. In sound sampler I featured Ferry Corsten Mix that in my opinion
is simply breathtaking. It's gorgeous, high-flying piece with dazzling
synth lines, wonderful and lovely melody. It starts "dreamy"
and escalates into full orchestrated powerhouse. Simply spectacular.For more info about the William Orbit, please visit his page at www.williamorbit.com |
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Ravel's Pavane pour une Infante Déunte (Ferry Corsten Mix Edit) 02. Ravel's Pavane pour une Infante Déunte (Single Version Edit) 03. Ravel's Pavane pour une Infante Déunte (Album Version Edit) 04. Ravel's Pavane pour une Infante Déunte (Ferry Corten Mix) 05. Ravel's Pavane pour une Infante Déunte (Single Edit) 06. Ravel's Pavane pour une Infante Déunte (Album Version) |
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L'estate (de un amore) Artist: MISS JUICI Label: 2000 Bit Music / Fairlight Records (Denmark) Style: Trance Index #: BITCDM 526 |
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Knowing KOSMONOVA's
"Danse Avec Moi" I was puzzled
with this single by MISS JUICI. Both "Danse
Avec Moi" and "L'estate"
are virtually identical in terms of main theme. I don't know who was first
and I don't really care. I love the sound. Instead of French you are getting
Italian language that is probably the most obvious difference. The single
features 6 versions including mixes by LIGHTFORCE and SCOOPEX.
Original mixes (both short and Extended) are powerful big room stompers
from starting point with ethernal female vocals that floats beatifully
between dazzling synth lines. Especially Extended mix that flourish with
unbelievable synth will do great in club scene. LIGHTFORCE mixes
also are essential. Their club mix is perfect TRANCE
with lotsa echo and distinct piano section giving this fare a slick feeling.
The orchestration escalates into a wickedly monsterous full opera
house monster. Very, very good indeed! SCOOPEX mixes are more HOUSE-ish
if you will, yet still are retaining high-flying TRANCE
punch. This is floor packer! In sound sampler I featured three 3 different
mixes. Check them out! |
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L'estate (de un amore) (Original Mix) - 3:27 02. L'estate (de un amore) (Scoopex Radio Edit) - 3:40 03. L'estate (de un amore) (Extended Mix) - 5:45 (1) 04. L'estate (de un amore) (Lightorce Club Mix) - 5:49 (2) 05. L'estate (de un amore) (Scoopex Extended Remix) - 5:45 (3) 06. L'estate (de un amore) (Lightforce Radio Cut) - 3:20 ( ) - number in parenthesis indicates the order in sound sampler from this single |
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Deadline Artist: DUTCH FORCE Label: 2000 Orange Records/Scandinavian Records Style: Dream/Trance Index #: ORCDM 53669 |
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This is is Dutch release
and as you might imagine, yet another great TRANCE
big room stomper. Written and composed by M.B de Goeij "Deadline"
(man behind "Airwave" by RANK
1) brings state-of-the art TRANCE fare
to die for. With elevated piano sections this tracks has very DREAMY
feeling. Progressive circuit will enjoy Original Mix. Be prepared for
fiercy, big synth rumble ride. This purely mesmerizing tune will blow
your mind. Many strings and catchy hooks makes this fare a true dead knock-out.
For more late hour version turn to Durango 95 Lifeline Mix. This RAVE
oriented track is quite monotonous but still delivers energy and high
pace beat. You really have to wait like more than 4 minutes since this
version started to get real energitical and transposes to monstereous
big room circuit piece. What I like about this version is very rich instrumentation
with mind blowing synths and angelic strings. The great finale of this
version is blasting! Cutting edge TRANCE
!!! Sound sampler features both Original Mix and Durango 95 Lifeline Mix.
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Deadline (Radio Edit) - 3:22 02. Deadline (Original Mix) - 7:32 03. Deadline (Durango 95 Lifeline Mix) - 8:50 |
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Sandstorm Artist: DARUDE Label: 2000 Stargate Music/16 Inch Records (Finnland) Style: Trance Index #: SIRCDS 1601 |
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Time for Scandinavian TRANCE.
I rarely have the opportunity to review stuff from Finland. Yet the country
has long tradition of being devoted to dance music. So today let me introduce
DARUDE and their killer club track "Sandstorm".
Granted, this is not the newest tune on earth, but I finally got a CD
copy and the tune is worth to share with you. This song was written by
Ville Virtanen. You probably should memorize the name. I predict
some good stuff coming from him and DARUDE. I really have hard
time to define the style of this tune. It is TRANCE
but it has also very specific synth arrangements making it clearly an
ELECTRONIC sort of hybrid. Probably the best
way to really get the feeling about this tune is to listen to all the
versions. Only three of them and all are retaining similar theme line
yet they are quite different. You should enjoy the instrumental gliding
you will encouter. I gave you a taste of it in the sound sampler featuring
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Sandstorm (Radio Edit) - 3:45 02. Sandstorm (Original Mix) - 7:21 03. Sandstorm (JS16 Remix) - 7:24 |
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Danse Avec Moi Artist: KOSMONOVA Label: 2000 Dos Or Die (Germany) Style: Trance/Dance Index #: 333.0128.3 |
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After a long time, I finally
decided to reactivate the SINGLE reviews section and give you singles
I got and are worth of your attention. Let me start from more TRANCE/TECHNO
sound. So here is the track that is storming all dance floors all over
the world. New from KOSMONOVA. "Danse
Avec Moi". Single features 6 version of this very powerful
fare with both NRG and TRANCE
feeling. Ingenious production by Tommaso De Donatis and Michael Nehring
(who also co-wrote this spectacular offering). Choose version to please
you. All of them retain the main melodic lines but geez! They differ and
I mean it. Radio Version is powerful TRANCE
with French lyrics yet quite commercial. This version is closed to what
appeared on video (Check VIDEO
section for the clip). If you are more into clubbing, check Airscape's
Radio Mix. It's an epic big room trancer with seductively hypnotic female
vocal that explodes at the breaks. Synths are plainly amazing! For more
TECHNO feelings check Plug'N'Play version.
Thanks to Jan Vervloet we are also blessed with FIOCCO remix. Dark PROGRESSIVE
fare aimed to cavernous, underground clubs. Galloping, soaring, high-flying
synths rising to majestic heights make this tune essential for clubs.
Incredibly intense! In sound sampler I featured 4 versions taken from
this single. This one is a MUST! Don't think the version you have
on compilation is good enough! You gotta have the single to understand
what you would miss otherwise! |
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Danse Avec Moi (Radio Edit) - 2:52 02. Danse Avec Moi (Airscape Radio Mix) - 3:21 03. Danse Avec Moi (Extended Mix) - 5:06 (1) 04. Danse Avec Moi (Airscape Remix) - 6:41 (3) 05. Danse Avec Moi (Plug'N'Play Remix) - 7:50 (4) 06. Danse Avec Moi (Fiocco Remix) - 5:51 (2) ( ) - number in parenthesis indicates the order in sound sampler from this single |
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Just Around The Hill Artist: SASH ! Label: 2000 Edel Records / X-It (Germany) Style: Pop/Trance Index #: 0108586XIT |
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By now all serious fans of
SASH! should already have his bran new album "TRILENIUM".
If so, you should be familiar with "Just Around
The Hill". If you heard the album version, you also know that
it was recorded more into POP style. While the version is indeed a nice
track, it's distant from what we used to hear by SASH! No, wonder I was
surprised to notice that it was released as single. Well... not anymore!
Several versions featured on this CD single were recorded and produced
in dance mood. 5 out of 7 versions falling into this category. Dance Radio
Edit is more into HIGH-ENERGY! YEAH! No kidding!
Doug Laurent 12" Vocal Mix is the first version featured on this
CD that introduces TECHNO feeling. Starts
as rather monotonic fare rescued by female vocals of one and only TINA
COUSINS transforms later as full blast TECHNO/TRANCE
wonder. Very nice. Another mix done by DJ Shah starts with vibrating female
vocals and distict beat sections. This one is full-throttle PROGRESSIVE
TECHNO version with many elements reminding ALICE DEEJAY!
Extended Dance mixes has some TRIBAL feelings into it. Rather AFTER HOUR
versions still retain a lot of dynamic features and HIGH ENERGY feeling
into it. So, if you want some DANCE version of this tune, you should get
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01. Just Around The Hill (Radio/Video Edit) - 3:30 02. Just Around The Hill (Unplugged Radio Edit) - 3:30 03. Just Around The Hill (Dance Radio Edit) - 3:49 04. Just Around The Hill (Doug Laurent 12" Vocal Mix) - 8:06 (1) 05. Just Around The Hill (DJ Shah Remix) - 7:29 (2) 06. Just Around The Hill (Extended Dance Mix) - 5:16 (3) 07. Just Around The Hill (Extended Dance Radio Mix) - 5:31 ( ) - number in parenthesis indicates the order in sound sampler from this single |
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Das Boot 2001 Artist: U 96 Label: 1999 Urban Records (Germany) Style: Euro Techno Index #: 156 654-2 |
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Knock, knock! Is this really
U 96? After several years of Alex Christensen's involvements
in several project, he finally decided to get back to his roots. Original
"Das Boot" had it's "premier"
back in 1991. In 2000 we got it's 2001 version that also appered on commemorative
album "U 96 - Best Of 1991-2001".
The sound is also updated, however the "backbone" of original
track remained intact. Seems to me the Radio version is the closest one
to original, yet the only version featuring vocal (done be LIA LANE.
Do not expect mellow EURO TECHNO, but rather
more progressive dark power. It's got a solid big room, thunderous vibes
flavor. For even more dark and more DRUM'N'BASS oriented version check
DJ MELLOW-D Remix. It has the power, the muscles, the sound, the beat.
Have it all. Cosmic Gate in their remix took different approach. Retaining
the mystic atmosphere of the main theme they introduced more industrial
feel into it and added more kick bass for additional effect. In sound
sampler I present both versions. For vidoe to this track, please visit
our VIDEO section.
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Lovely Lily Artist: RICHI M Label: 2000 Stockholm Records (Sweden) Style: Euro Techno/Trance Index #: 156 507-2 |
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So, Mr. Richi is back!
For a split second I thought he dissapeared from the dance scene and it
would be big lost. Not to worry, the man is back with his new single "Lovely
Lily". If you like his sound you will love this single as
well. Spectacular TRANCE/NRG blaster with
gorgeous female vocal! Four versions to choose from. Radio version is
DREAM/TRANCE driven fare with dazzling synthesizer
work and dark explosive female vocals. C&N Remix is more TECHNO
oriented version with hot pounding beats. Richi's Future Version moves
as to COSMIC TRANCE with plethora of computerized
vocal effects and electronic whistles. Sweeping waves of wicked synths
are all over. The last is Pablo Gargano Remix. Very interesting TRANCE
track indeed. A truly fresh, mind numbing, big room dance experience to
die for. In sound sampler I feature three different mixes. All of them
are marvellous! Check also VIDEO
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Love Shines Through Artist: CHAKRA Label: 1999 WEA Records/Warner Music (England) Style: Euro Trance Index #: WEA227CD |
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Basically everything happen
after I saw the video from INNERCITY Kick Off Event in December
1999. I posted video clip and many of you were asking about this song
and I personally fallen in love with it! I did not get hold of this CD
until recently, so excuse me for the delay. Written by SPACE BROTHERS
(R. Simmonds and S. Jones) "Love
Shines True" is truly a masterpiece of EUROTRANCE.
Combining NRG beat with beatiful TRANCE
synths driven melody topped with dark, low voice of KATE CAMERON
makes this offering irresistible. This is spectacular release that will
drive you crazy. Three mixes to choose from. Most known is Original Mix
lasting more than 8 minutes, perfect for club, but hey if you want more
of it, use also Space Brothers Dub version to make dance floor exstatic
for more than 15 minutes. I prepared mix featuring all 3 versions. You
can't go wrong here. No matter what your taste is. This is just PERFECT!
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Justify My Love (DJ Edition) Artist: TESS Label: 2000 Bonnier Music (Sweden) Style: Dance Index #: BMSCDM 20002 |
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If you remember LA CREAM
you probably know TESS. I was very impressed with great dance music
made by LA CREAM, so I was looking forward to debut single by TESS
who recently started a solo career. "Justify
My Love" was her debut single and by the time I write this
review she got another one. But let's focus on this release at this moment.
This DJ Edition features 6 versions. My first impression after listening
Radio Edit was YES! YES! YES! We gonna have some great DANCE
coming from this beatiful girl. Indeed, Radio Edit and Extended Mix are
impressive EURODANCE tracks with right beat,
music line and vocal we love her for. This CD features various flavors
of DANCE. For instance C&N Club Mix,
is rather EUROTECHNO and Red Top's Club Mix
has EUROHOUSE motiv dominating. It comes
with lots of bells and whistles. There is also TRANCE version done by
DJ DICK and DJ ANDREAS in Trinity Boys Trance Mix. Very dramatic, nicely
done mix. So taken together very well done debut promising good new releases
from this very talented young Swedish vocalist. Don't forget to check
VIDEO section with clip to this
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Gifted/Look What We've Started Artist: JANIS & JASON Label: 2000 President Records (UK) Style: Pop/EuroHouse Index #: PTCD 623 |
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Let's move to UK dance scene.
The first single reviewed in this batch comes from less known to me UK
label: Presdients Records. This done by duo JANIS & JASON is
apparently a follow-up to their previous release "The
Only Way Is Up/Can You Feel The Night". The first song featured
on this CD "Gifted" was less of
my interest because it was plain POP, yet
it gained quite interest in UK dance scene. My attention was rather focused
on "Look What We've Started". CD
features two versions of this tune both by Ian Anthony Stephens. Both
featured mixes are innovative and stunning. Track itself supposed to be
POP, however with work of Ian it was transformed
into well crafted hybrid of EURO/POP/TECHNO/HOUSE
all in one. The production is beatiful and result is spectacular. Will
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Why Does It Always Rain On Me ? Artist: ULTIMA Label: 2000 Klone Records (UK) Style: High Energy Index #: CDKLONE72 |
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For last two reviews let
me present two singles from one of the best HIGH ENERGY label in UK. Of
course I am talking about KLONE RECORDS. Here is the newest release on
this label. "Why Does It Always Rain On Me
?" by ULTIMA. Brilliant NRG recording composed by Francis
Healy and recorded by Gary Martins. Well Boys and Girls hold your panties.
It is rare these days to have pure HIGH ENERGY
and this is it. Both Radio Version and Club Mix deliver uplifting sound
and seductive, mascular, incredibly sexy vocal over delicious production.
Ian Anthony Stephens did a marvellous job to deliver pure and gorgeous
sound. Third track on this CD "The Beach"
is the song Ian wrote himself. This instrumental fare is also very uplifting
with absolutely gorgeous synth work, keyboard arrangements and fireworks
of various electronic whistles. Gorgeous ending to a wonderful single.
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I Try Artist: DIVA DELUX featuring DEE Label: 2000 Klone Records (UK) Style: High Energy Index #: CDKLONE71 |
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Yet another release from
KLONE and produced by Gary Martins. the title song: "I
Try" is slick state-of-the art HIGH
ENERGY/HOUSE production. Especially Klub Mix that is truly a hypnotic,
powerful fare to warrant shirt-less dancefloor. Stunning instrumentation
and uplifting tempo makes you want dance to it instantenously. Female
vocals delivers solid support for this song. This is kinda melody that
sticks in your head and makes you want to listen to it again and again.
The "bonus" track "Round & Round" track is another
beauty. Full of energy and power HOUSE fare.
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