Feelings review: [Trance] EXPOSURE with Romanian Trance Family
Ok. It's been a while since the event happened. It's been a while. I supposedly cooled off and I am, now, able to tell you about THE trance party where I remembered how to dance to trance and enjoy it to its fullest: Romanian Trance Family pres. Exposure with Daniel Kandi, Suncatcher & Exolight, Tesla System and Guard14. Came to Bucharest for this party with only one goal: to have fun. And that's exactly what I did.
My first regret is that I lost the warm-up from Guard14 and therefore, couldn't properly dip my toe into the party. Instead, I dived right in with Suncatcher & Exolight's set.
The second one is that I had to leave shortly after Tesla System started playing, and I lost one of my favorite sets of this year! I got the chance to listen to what he played and it was too insane to miss.
I decided to put my phone on "do not disturb" mode and to remember how is it: to party without photographing or filming any of it. Why? Because I wanted to feel the party through music, rather than a screen. The party had already professionals doing that, and me trying to capture something good, was not helping anyone. OK. I have 5 photos on my phone from the event, because I wanted to keep Trancers's socials active, but I failed like a pro on doing so.
IT WAS THE BEST DECISION I COULD'VE MADE.
I went straight to the first row, said hi to the people I met on the way and that was pretty much it. I may have missed a lot of people on this "quest", and I am really sorry if you saw me I didn't at least smile back. when I am focused on something, I tend to ignore things and people around me. :-s (but working on doing better). Beside a few breaks to breathe some more air outside, I danced my soul off and enjoyed every second of it.
Suncatcher & Exolight . These 2 guys do magic no matter what: producing, djing, being nice friends, you name it. Their set was awesome. Even though it started at a lower bpm, than I usually fancy, I liked it. A lot of that Anjuna vibe at first, but right into the emotional uplifting in hour no. 2.
I went straight to Goosebumps City when I heard Footprints on the Moon Soul and continued so when I don't deserve you from Paul van Dyk (the Giuseppe Ottaviani remix) kicked in. It is impossible to have 2 of your favorite tracks one after the other and not close your eyes to feel every sound, every second of the moment.
I could talk and praise the guys for hours, but I think showing you what (1/2 of) their set was about, is best: here is a link.
Daniel Kandi. This man, needs no introduction. Every trance fan knows him, knows about him, knows about his music and his energy. He played a very good extended set, showcasing new tracks perfectly matched with old tracks.
Favorite track: The Perfect Match (with Aligator). This track brings up so many good memories, so many good moments, I am always close to bursting into tears. But these would be happy tears.
Tesla System. Oh well, he was the surprise of the night for me. Listened to some of his online sets, talked about our vision for the trance scene, but never experienced him behind the decks. I knew he is good, but never believed he is this good.
Incorporating a lot of his mashups, gave the set a really personal touch and this was turning point for me to enjoy it even more. Also, his energy is contagious. You cannot stand still, seeing him go mad and really loving what he does. Test it yourself: link of the set. There is, also, a very special moment dedicated to Snatt Dragos, one of the pillars of the Romanian Trance scene. His passing has a hard hit for the community and it is very nice to always remember him and his work.
The party was very nice and I am happy the Romanian Trance Scene has found its way again. The venue was good; much better than the previous smaller parties and I hope this will be the start of nice collaboration. They already announced a new party on May 25 (more details about that soon).
Technicalities, like sound system, and other stuff like that, I leave it to you to tell if it was good or not. Only mention: at some point I felt that my party earplugs are a lifesaver, 'cuz (at least) in the front row, some sounds couldn't be processed properly by my ears. Maybe it was only me, or maybe not, I just felt the need to mention it.
Also, another thing that kinda didn't work for me, were the visuals. The setup was great, but the actual played visuals were too much on the eyes. Also, sometimes quite off with the vibe of the party. Cartoons should remain cartoons and never combined with trance music. My opinion. Maybe some liked them, maybe not. I know I didn't. But hey!, there is always room for improvement. :)
Overall, I left the party with a broken heart for not being able to stay till the end, but happy this party happened. It was good. And kudos for all the people involved to make it happen. Cheers to many more!
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Photos in this article: Claudiu Atanasoaie Photographer.
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Romanian Trance Family pres. Exposure with Daniel Kandi (extended set)
They finally did it! Romanian Trance Family just announced their first big event! On March 30, in Bucharest all trancers are waited to join Exposure with an extended set from Daniel Kandi!
To properly celebrate their 50th episode of Critical Exposure, Exolight and Suncatcher wanted to mark the moment with a memorable party. So, they invited their label (Always Alive) bosss, Daniel Kandi to headline this! Alongside them, we'll experience behind the decks Guard14 (warm-up) and Tesla System to properly end the party.
It will all take place at Azero Club, and start at 10pm. Trancers expected to leave the dancefloor around 6 am.
I am pretty excited about this and cannot wait to party again. I knew the guys are working on something big for next year and this event is the right start! Both Exolight and Suncatcher are doing amazing in the trance scene, and Daniel Kandi is a legend. Also, after seeing Guard14 this year in Cluj at a Romanian Trance Gathering, I am excited about a warm up set. Tesla System is a friend and I will always be happy to see him play.
You can grab tickets from iabilet.ro. Price is 30 Ron (~7 euros) - general access and 100 Ron (~22 euros) - VIP.
Also, you can RSVP via this Facebook event.
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You can find out more Romanian Trance Family's beginning here. Also, Suncatcher and Exolight by checking their interviews with Trancers.ro and other news here and here.
On the trance road: Romanian Trance Gathering #3 [Cluj]
September 29. Mark the date. Romanian Trance Family is partying again! Romanian Trance Gathering #3 will take place at Moonshine Pub (Cluj, Romania) starting 10 PM. Ticket price: 20 Lei (~ 4,5 euros) until 00:00 / After midnight - 30 Lei (~ 6,5 euros).
As for timetable, they chose, of course, from THE locals:
22:00 - 23:15: GUARD14 (warm-up set) / soundcloud.com/guard14
23:15 - 00:30: SkyDreamer / mixcloud.com/radu-enescu/
00:30 - 01:45: Sundancer / mixcloud.com/DJSundancer/
01:45 - 03:00: Suncatcher / soundcloud.com/bogdan-cupcea
03:00 - 04:15: Nikolauss / soundcloud.com/nikolauss
04:15 - 06:00: George Andreas b2b Exolight (after-party) / soundcloud.com/george-andreas / soundcloud.com/exolightmusic
I literally can't wait. It's been a while since the last trance party, so I need it. I know Untold was only 1 month ago, but one trance party a month is not enough. I need more and more. I am that kind of junkie.
I need to enjoy for the first time a good warm up set from Guard14, a different one from Skydreamer, to dance like there is no tomorrow on Sundancer's, to catch the vibes on Suncatcher's, to get pure goosebumps on Nikolauss's and to end a perfect night with a premiere b2b between George and Exolight.
I need all this. I need it to become myself again. To put the sorrow away again. To be happy again. Happy with nice people around me. Happy enjoying this beautiful music. Happy because some make this possible.
Who will I see there?
Mesmerizing: Exolight & Suncatcher: Siren Song [Always Alive]
I told you in an older article, these guys: Exolight & Suncatcher are not going to stop! They just released last week, on June 8th a new track called Siren Song and it is too great not to write about it. I am finding myself again looking at a blank space and trying to put my thoughts in order to write them down.
It is hard. But in the same time easy. Easy because you cannot say anything bad about it. It is that great. Easy because it gives you shivers. Easy because, like Footprints on the Moon, this track gives me that crying vibe I am always having when the melody "sees" right through me.
Needing little introduction in their own right thanks to a string of stellar productions between them, Suncatcher's sweetly sun-kissed melodies combine with Exolight's unique approach to uplifting in a sublime joint production showcasing the very best of Always Alive's current roster. An expansive, engrossing uplifter from two of Always Alive's brightest, drift off with the brilliant 'Siren Song'.
The track is magic. Mesmerizing. Luring. It really transferred me into a different world. A world where happiness is happening. A world where bad feelings are washed away. A world where no one can reach and hurts us anymore. It hypnotises us into the joy. Into the goosebumps.
I also asked them a little bit about the track:
What inspired you to do this track?
We always have a story behind our tracks. That's why they are so emotional. It's either something that happened to one of us or something that we feel when we are writing the track. Siren Song is all about that moment in your life when you finally managed to let go something that saddened you for a very long time. That last sorrowful feeling.
How did you work on it?
I started it (Exolight) and then we met in Suncatcher's studio, where we finished it.
Why did you chose Always Alive for the release? Or did the label chose you?
We chose Always Alive, because we considered that is the label it fits the best, given the melody and sound of the track.
When will you have your next release?
Pretty soon. We already sent it to the label and they were happy with it. We might play it first at Luminosity!
Be sure to grab your copy too, and support these guys’s work. Buy link: alwaysaliverecordings.lnk.to/ALWAYSA250.
Kickstart the summer with Afterhills: more than 150 artists (18 trance), a ton of good music and a field full of dreamers.
Well, this it is. Afterhills is just around the corner. Only a couple of days till we kickstart this summer with 4 amazing days full of good music and beautiful people. Dreamers. 'Cuz this is the focus. Daydreaming of something perfect, night dreaming of goosebumps. They just announced the full line up and it is insane.
From the trance point of view we have a pretty interesting list and I want to see all the names:
1. Vini Vici (I really like the sets I enjoyed till now, looking forward for a new one)
2. David Gravell (I am a huge fan of him, not matter if he is on the right side of trance music or not, as some would say. I am in love with some of his reworks and I am sure I will enjoy his set 110%)
3. Blastoyz (Crazy craziness since I first heard of him. Really really good with what is he doing)
4. Aly & Fila (You cannot say trance without saying Aly & Fila too)
5. Sander Van Doorn (Happy he got back to trance music with his Purple Haze name and looking forward to see what he has prepared for Afterhills)
6. KhoMa (Never seen him playing. Want to experience the end of a great day with him behind the decks)
7. Paul Van Dyk (Paul is my first music crush, and nothing can stay between me and him when he is playing at an event I am attending)
8. Cosmic Gate (Music crush! Music crush alert! )
9. Ben Nicky (I've seen a lot of comments regarding his sets lately, I want to see it for myself too)
10. Bogdan Vix (Pillar fo the Romanian Trance Community. Do I have to say more?)
11. Above & Beyond (They had one hell of a set at Timeshift last year, looking forward for the magic again)
12. Andrew Rayel (I have a lot of good memories from his sets, looking forward to see what else he is doing right now)
13. George Andreas (This little one, the youngest of the Romanian Trance Family's DJ is doing a great job behind the decks)
14. Exolight (One of the hottest names in the trance industry right now)
15. Nikolauss (My forever music crush. My forever life crush. I know a little bit of how is set is going on, looking forward to hear it live!)
16. Suncatcher (Great music man. Amazing DJ and trance producer. )
17. Sundancer (Friend. Never disappoints behind the decks)
17. Starpicker (Friend. Wine buddy. Music buddy. I am sure I will get to hear a lot of pure music in his set!)
I want to see them all. But I need to find out how cloning works first. Because the timetable was announced, and a lot of trance acts are happening in the same time between the Mainstage and The Shed stage. See the rest of the timetable here: facebook.com/afterhillsfestival/posts/2043181182604702 .
I am not sure what am I going to do, I am not sure who I will end up to see, but I am sure I will have the time of my life at Afterhills. Because the team is great, the event is great and the people are awesome. The music will perfectly complete the vibe. The friends will be there. Happiness will happen there.
Looking forward to see old friends, to meet new people and enjoy 4 full days of complete madness. See you there!
More details are on their Facebook page. Check it out!
Also, give a follow to their blog too. A lot if trips and tricks, a lot of interesting things are said there. Be sure you won't be loosing any of it!
Exolight: A perfect track is one that makes you feel something you can't control. [Interviewing Artists]
Hellooooo Exolight! And welcome to Trancers.ro. ^_^ I can finally share with you my interview with a very hot name in the trance scene right now. The man, the music man is amazing and I am happy I finally met him at the Romanian Trance Gathering last month. He is the same as in all our online conversations: simple, smiley and genuine. He really know how to tell a good joke and I enjoyed the lunch and all the talks about this music we all love so much. Funny story: we should've had this on video, but you know how planning around a party can be. A loot of work to do, and after it a lot of rest to consider. So we ended up by doing this online, the old fashion way: in writing. But better, 'cuz I got to find out his top 10 trance tracks of all time more easily! Enjoy!
Hello Cristi! Thank you for accepting the interview. Where in the world is this interview catching you and what were you doing right before starting reading this?
Hi Oana! My pleasure :) Right now, I'm home in the studio, working on a new track.
Let’s start with the beginning: Who is Exolight -the artist? How did it all started? The love for music, the producing, the DJing?
I'm just a normal guy who loves music!
The love for music started years ago when I was a little child. My father is a musician so I was always surrounded by music. I started playing the piano at the age of 5 or 6, and a few years later I also followed some guitar lessons until I got bored haha.
The love for DJ-ing started in 2002 or so. I was always fascinated by DJs when they were mixing and spining vinyls and stuff and I always wanted to do that myself but I didn't have money to buy gear. But later that time, a friend of mine showed me a mixing software (AtomixMP3 I think) and that's how I started to "DJ".
To produce I first started 10 years ago, in my first year of college. I installed Cubase and I started to play around. A few years later I switched to FL studio and I also started to play the keyboard again.But I didn't have too much time and ambition back then so I dropped this idea of producing. All, until 2 years ago when I met Bogdan (Suncatcher. It's funny how we met because I was always a big Suncatcher fan and we ended up being co-workers by accident. Anyway, right after we met, I posted a video of me playing on keyboard a trance track on Instagram and he saw the video. Right after, he told me that we should make a track together. Imagine the excitement :D However, after a few weeks, I sent him an idea and that's how 'Nothing Like You' was born. This is how it all started and I want to take this opportunity to thank him for being such a great friend and mentor during the last couple of years. (Cheers bro!)
Who is Cristian Moga/ Exolight in the day by day life? Beside producer, DJ, artist?
In the day by day life I'm just a normal person who works as a QA Engineer, loves ribs and life in general.
Why Trance? What does this genre mean to you? How does it make you feel? How do you actually define it?
I can define trance as being the best thing that ever happened to music...and to me!
I also listen to some other genres like classic rock, alternative or post rock, house music and the list goes on but I can only find myself in trance. On the other hand, as a producer, trance is for me like a getaway. A way to express myself, my feelings, emotions etc.
What would you say it is your biggest musical accomplishment till now?
With no doubt, the fact that i was invited to play at Luminosity Beach Festival is my biggest musical accomplishment so far.
Which single track that you’ve produced had the biggest impact on your career?
Definitely 'Day To Remember' (w/ Suncatcher). The track is very special to me. Some people are still writing me about how much they love it.
How do you actually produce your music? Do your tracks tell a story? What is the inspiration behind your tracks?
Every track of mine tells a story and has some feelings in it. It's hard for me to tell how I actually produce my tracks... I just write the music based on how I feel in that moment.
Who influenced your work the most? Simple people, other artists, works, etc.
I'm mostly influenced by the great trance artists I grew up with. Daniel Kandi, Ferry Tayle, Suncatcher, Armin, Tiesto, Above & Beyond are just a few names. And of course there are other people in my life who influenced me, like the people I love.
What do you think makes a perfect track?
For me, every track that moves you, makes you cry or makes you feel in a certain way that you can't control, is a perfect track.
Have you ever experienced the creator’s block? And if yes, how did you snap out of it?
We all do. Usually when this happens to me, I try to find something else to do for a while.
Let’s go a bit into some technicalities: what’s your studio setup?
I don't have a fancy studio: a Behringer UMX-610 keyboard, a Focusrite Scarlet 2i2 soundcard, a pair of Audi Technica headphones, a decent PC and a 25" ultra wide monitor.
Favorite DAW?
The one i'm using: FL Studio.
Can you name your top 3 VSTs?
I'm working a lot with Sylenth1, Spire and Massive.
Sound banks or sound design? Which is the way to go?
Definitely sound design if you want to make your tracks to sound different and define to your own style. But with sound banks is more easier because the sounds are already equalised and it saves you time to focus more on producing.
What is the simplest advice you’d give to someone else that is starting this journey?
Work hard, practice, ask for feedback from experienced people and don't give up!
You favorite trance subgenre?
Uplifting, of course! But I also like Progressive, Chillout Trance and other subgenres.
Any favorite artists?
Yes, here they are: Suncatcher, Daniel Kandi, Ferry Tayle, Steve Allen, Daniel Skyver, Amir Hussain, Alex M.O.R.P.H., Ferry Corsten, Factor B, Arctic Moon, Gareth Emery, Driftmoon, Craig Connelly, Kaimo K, Mhammed El Alami, A.R.D.I., Dan Stone etc.
How is working with Suncatcher?
It's awesome! I love working with him! He's a great guy and a great producer and we're always on the same page when we are producing.
Any artist each trancer should definitely follow these days?
Factor B, Amir Hussain and Frank Waanders are just a few names that come to my mind right now. Great producers and I can't wait for some fresh stuff from them. Also to mention my Romanian trance producers friends: Suncatcher, Nikolauss, Starpicker, Bogdan Vix and Sundancer (which is going to have his first release soon).
Any new projects coming up? What can we expect from you in the next months?
Yes! Lots of new tracks, both originals and collabs, gigs, new musical project and some other surprises :D
How was the Romanian Trance Gathering party? What can you say about that night?
It was AWESOME. I always wanted to play in Bucharest. The crowd was very responsive and I have met some very nice people.
All the DJs impressed me there:
Skydreamer - Excellent warmup!
Sundancer - Very nice set!
Bogdan Vix - No words for this guy!
Nikolauss B2B Starpicker - Incredible back to back
George Andreas - Very nice and unexpected performance
Alkalin - Probably the best vinyl set i have listened in a while. This guy has the trance music in its veins. I have not seen yet a DJ more passionate about electronic music than this dude!
I cannot wait for the next Romanian Trance Gathering!
Congrats of becoming part of the Afterhills line up. What can we expect from you?
Thank you! I'm very happy to part of this amazing festival and i'm looking forward to play there! I promise a magical set wth lots of new tracks!
Another big achievement, maybe the greatest for a trance artist is to play at Luminosity Beach Festival. How was receiving this news to you? How did you got to be there? Anything special prepared for it?
Yes, definitely the greatest achievement for me so far! To be honest, when Bo wrote me and invited me to play, I almost cried haha. It was incredible to hear that the man behind Luminosity Beach Festival likes my work and wants me to play there. I promise to play there the set of my life!
What do you think about the trance community - the fans?
As Armin (i think) said once: "Trance music has the best fans in the world", and I have to agree with him.
One thing I don't really like these days is the fact that the comunity is somehow divided by subgenres. I miss the old times when trance was trance, and people did not argue that much about which trance subgenre is "the best" or "the real trance", as you can see all the uplifting vs progressive vs psy "battles" these days.
And what about the trance community the DJs/ producers (the ones you encountered till now?
I didn't have the chance to meet to many producers. I promise to tell you after I get back from Lumi!
If you could change your place for one day with another artist, not necessarily trance artist, with whom would you change places and why?
Hmm...Chris Martin from Coldplay or Dave Grohl from Foo Fighters. Both great artists.
Hardest question of all: Can you tell me the top 10 trance tracks of all times?
Oh my..this is hard! Ok, these are some of my favorite tracks (but not in this particular order)
- Suncatcher - Are We There Yet
- Cold Blue & Del Mar - 11 Days (Sebastian Brandt Remix)
- Way Out West - Killa (Orkidea Remix)
- Simon Patterson - Brush Strokes
- Solarstone & JES - Like A Waterfall (Solarstone Pure Mix)
- Daniel Kandi & Ferry Tayle - Flying Blue
- Sean Tyas - Lift
- Skin - Faithfulness (Tiesto Remix)
- Above & Beyond - Home (Above & Beyond Club Mix)
- Ferry Corsten - Anahera
Do you have a message for our readers?
Thank you for taking the time to read this interview and THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for all the amazing support!
PS. Everyone has a hidden talent. What’s yours?
I can do funny impressions of people. Or at least I think they're funny haha.
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Exolight– Facebook, Twitter, Soundcloud
Romanian Trance Gathering #1 - the beginnings of a fairytale
Romanian Trance Family is something trending right now for the Romanian Trance Community and not only. The Romanian Trance Family is finally something a bit more tangible than just a Facebook group with endless posts. The Romanian Trance Family is the reborn of a community we all thought lost, after the last events.
I discovered the Fb group randomly while looking for something and I was intrigued by it. The first question that crossed my mind was: is this another group, or will this turn into something better? Something that will support the music, something that will support the local artist, something that will forget about all the egos and fight for what makes us happy? I got involved. Of course. Cuz' that's who I am. That's what I do. I want to be involved and help anyway I can something that looks promising and also supporting the music that keeps me alive.
And then, the first official event happened. After weeks of planning and talking about it, I finally went to Bucharest and enjoyed a night full of trance and cool people. This event was special for me for many reasons. I got see some very close friends again, Nikolauss had a b2b set with Starpicker, that was out of this world and I got to enjoy trance for more than 8 hours a night.
The line-up sounded quite nice and interesting: Skydreamer (warm-up set), Sundancer, Exolight, Bogdan Vix, Nikolauss b2b Starpicker, George Andreas and Alkalin. I knew from the start that I will hear good music, but I didn't expect to see 8 people doing such a great job behind the decks.
Skydreamer built the energy up and prepared very well the start for the night. Soft, and emotional. Sundancer did what he knows best: to bring us the best in trance and uplifting with his set. Playing Loneliest Night from Giuseppe Ottaviani was a highlight for me and one of the tracks I remember from the set. You know me: when the set is so good, I just lose myself through music. I do not remember much, but the goosebumps and the happiness I enjoy on the dancefloor.
It was the first time I saw Exolight behind the decks, and I sooo enjoyed what I saw. And what I heard. And experienced. The man looks like he was made for this. So natural, so close to the public and so entertaining. He chose very good his tracks and of course it got me goosebumps from head to toe when he played Footprints on the Moon. The track is so special to me, because of all the memories that it brought back and still feel like I cannot find the right words to describe it. Bogdan Vix had a different set, but different is good sometimes. I got the chance to jump around and lose my voice singing along.
The only B2B set of the night, the most special moment for me, the set of Nikolauss and Starpicker was, obviously, my favorite. Not only because I support the guys with everything they do, but because they worked so good together. I must admit I was a bit (a loooot) nervous about how this will happen, but the guys surprised me. Even though they had a small technical difficulty in the beginning, they surpassed it and din one hell of a job. I lost myself and I found myself in the same time. I knew what they had prepared as in tracks, but I was surprised by the combination these 2 did. The combined very nice the melodic part of trance with the darker, harder more energetic one. Without doubt, this is my favorite moment of the night and I will keep it closely to my heart for a very long time from now on.
George Andreas, the youngest DJ from the team did great too. I knew he was nervous about the set, but he did a very good job. Picked us up right from were Nikolauss and Starpicker left us and build it to the top! He also played Poseidon, one of my all time favorites, so I am grateful for that too. That shows he listens to the audience and cares about some's preferences. That is a good choice and it will help him in the future. A bright future awaits him and he should not stop working to get there.
I saw for the first time Alkalin playing. And I got the honour to experience a vinyl set from him. That is a 2 in 1 happiness. He clearly knows what he's doing, being a veteran in the industry. Some very nice classics made the night complete. Also, hearing Burned with Desire from Armin van buuren and Justine Suissa made me smile and lose the already lost voice by singing along. This is another track with memories, so I couldn't stay away.
Radio DEEA and Trance Energy Radio were also media partners at the even, together with Trancers.ro and they did an amazing job broadcasting the party, both video on Facebook and audio on the radio. You can check for yourself all the sets here and here.
Overall the party was great. Overall the people were happy. I am happy the party happened. I am happy we finally got the see equal chances to all the artists from the Romanian Trance scene. I am happy I got to experience another trance night and enjoy it. I am happy. But I am also a perfectionist and I just hope that all the feedback I gave got the ears of those who'd listen. To those who'd use it to make things better.
The team looks nice and interesting. Challenging to work with, but I like a good challenge. I like working alongside motivated people and I am looking forward to see what else they have prepared. What else they have in plan for the community and how will they make trance strong again. I know our paths will cross a lot. And maybe soon you'll get to see a part of it. Or maybe not. :)
The future is bright, and we can make it even brighter. By working together, and leaving the egos aside. By focusing on what matters and that's MUSIC. The joy it brings. The goosebumps it gives. The artists behind it and their work. Supporting each and one of them. Supporting the fans. Supporting their dreams and considering their opinions. There is no real community without fans, nor artists, nor passionate and determined people. There is some magic, but we just need to find it and use it properly to make this fairytale come true.
Music for the soul: Exolight & Suncatcher - Footprints on the Moon [Ava White]
I am looking at the blank space and I am trying to write something about this track. I am trying to find my words to describe this magic. I am trying to explain all the feelings I am getting and it is hard. It is so hard, because when I first heard the track, it left me speechless. It opened a lot of feelings I thought forgotten and literally stole all my words. Exolight and Suncatcher released on April 9th Footprints On The Moon with Ava White and blew a whole community with it.
This track should be called Footprints On The Soul. Because it marks you in a way you cannot ever erase. It is a track that engraves every sound in my soul and makes my whole existence smile. It gives me the purest goosebumps. It gives me a joy that is very hard to describe with words. It makes me see all my life in just a moment. But in the best way possible. And the happiest way possible.
It is a track like I haven't listened in a while. It is a true trance track that few are able to make these days. It is a track that reminds me of the older style and that makes me melancholic. It is a track to have on repeat and never get bored of.
Be sure to grab your copy too, and support these guys's work. I am 1000% they will not stop soon. And they shouldn't. When your music makes people happy, it is a clear sign, you should never stop.
Buy link: avawhite.choons.at/footprints
Supported by Armin Van Buuren, Aly & Fila, Manuel Le Saux, Roger Shah, Andrew Rayel, Photographer and many more.
New Track: Exolight - Starfall [Always Alive Recordings]
This has been a very interesting year for the Romanian Trance scene, for the World Wide Trance scene. Exolight is one of the freshest names in the industry and he is one of the talented ones! His tracks sound fresh, trancy and are the perfect tracks to have in your playlist.
Recently he just launched Starfall, with Always Alive Recordings and the track sounds amazing. I enjoyed it at first listen and I knew I had to buy my copy once it is out.
Coupling classic basslines with Exolight's knack for the airy & melodic, 'Starfall' bridges the gap between old & new effortlessly with an impressively accomplished new production on Always Alive. The Romanian master returns with one of his best productions yet - Exolight is back with 'Starfall'.
To me, Starfall is the track that I wanna have on repeat while in a cabin, in the mountains, watching the snow. It puts me in the right mood for the season and makes me wanna reconnect with nature. It makes me wander into my world of happiness, it relaxes my senses and it gives me a very zen state of mind.
I really like the melody of it. It is dreamy and has the right amount of energy. An energy that charges senses. An energy that makes me touch each sound and breathe every note from it. The track gave me such goosebumps, I knew I will have it on repeat once I'll have it.
The track has already been supported by Aly & Fila (Starfall was also voted Future Sound in the last FSOE episode), Dan Stone, Alex Morph, Manuel Roca and Sundancer. You can grab your copy from here: alwaysaliverecordings.lnk.to/ALWAYSA223 and support it too.
I can't wait to see what else he has prepared for us! And I am really happy his trance journey is so productive! What do you think about his works till now?
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Trance week in review: 4 Romanian acts on ASOT, FSOE and many more!
Busy, but very busy week for the Romanian Trance Family! 1 ASOT, 3 FSOE plays and many other more supports for our trance producers. My first trance week in review is all about local artists and supporting them and their work. I know I didn't mention all of them. Between Exolight, Suncatcher, Nikolauss, The WLT, there is also place for Bogdan Vix, Keyplayer, Starpicker and many more as well. But to somehow start this series, I chose one of the bussiest weeks of this summer (till now). We have some really talented producers and they all deserve your support.
Exolight & Suncatcher - Day to Remember [Fables]
The 2 are on the run lately. Releasing choon after choon, there is no wonder their latest release was played by Aly & File in FSOE 504, voted as FUTURE SOUND and got played a week earlier in ASOT 821. It is clearly they are doing something really right if they are getting so much support both from big artists (Armin van Buuren, Aly & Fila, Dan Stone, Ferry Tale, Solarstone, Alex M.O.R.P.H) and the trance community. Track got released on July 10 and is up for grabs here.
Personal opinion about the track: Great and very serious uplifting, with the right dose of emotion. It is one of those tracks that made me go back to the most melancholic moments of my life, while keeping the present, present. It made me smile thinking of all those beautiful moments. It gave me chills. It gave me goosebumps. Memory goosebumps.
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Exolight & Suncatcher - Summer Escape [Always Alive]
Perfect to enjoy this summer. It captures a whole season in one track. Got released on June 30 and it is part of Daniel Kandi's Always Alive Recordings 200.
Nikolauss - Speedforce [Extrema Global]
Can't say this one is my favorite only because he is my boyfriend, but I will say it it my favorite because the track is indeed amazing. I think is one of his best ones till now and I cannot wait to share what else he has to share with you soon. I remember listening to it in its early stages and I know how much I enjoyed since. Speedforce is the right track to get you back on track and to motivate your day. It also has more meaning to me, since I am a huge fan of the Flash and his adventures. This connection inspired the artwork, inspired a lot of articles here and will inspired much more from now on.
Track got released on July 14 and it is one of the 2 tracks Nikolauss had prepared for us for this month. Grab your copy here: extrema.lnk.to/speedforce .
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Let's see if we can get on more romanian Future Sound in FSOE. Shall we? Vote your favorite here and let's hope these guys get what they deserve!
The WLT - Wanderlust [Go On Air]
Dana, in real life, has her first big release with Giuseppe Ottaviani's label Go On Air and her first play on ASOT. That is quite an accomplishment and I hope she gets more from now on. Gotta love a woman's touch on a trance track!
Track will be released on July 24. But till you can get your copy, you can vote for here as Future Favorite here: www.astateoftrance.com/futurefavorite.
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What do you think about all these tracks? Which one is your favorite? Whom you would vote to be the best?
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