Monday Choon: OceanLab - Satellite (Above & Beyond's 2023 Progressive Mix)

 

Above and Beyond's OceanLab which included the trio and Justine Suissa was formed in the year 2000 and produced some of trances most timeless tracks that still spark emotion when played today. To celebrate the legacy of this, the trio have recently released "The Anothology" album which is available to purchase on vinyl from their website, it features all their tracks masterfully remixed by some of their closest friends in the industry. For me, personally a stand out favourite from OceanLab is Satellite and it would be a crime if I didn't feature this track, remixed by the trio of Jono, Pavo and Tony in a progressive style production that keep the tracks soul intact but elevating it to the modern era of trance. It still hits all the right notes and gives me butterflies when I hear it. The entire album is fantastic and if I had $185 dollars plus postage to purchase, it would be in the mail already but for now its added to my Christmas wish list. 

Monday Choon: Rub!k - Orbit 37

 

We going back to some hard trance this week, and no better way to do it than with London based DJ and Producer Rub!k. If you're an avid listener to many of the popular weekly podcasts such as ASOT, ABGT, FYH and many others than you no doubt heard this one over the past two weeks. Orbit 37 is relentless from the get go, hammering down with a massive bass line with techno beats, Rub!k’s ‘Orbit 37’ is about as forceful as a record can get. From the colossal beat drops to the ever-accelerating plucks and melodic lift-off, this track is an absolute belter of cosmic proportions and it's no wonder why its been so popular with so many since its release. It's proper trance track that really gives off the proper trance vibes and I think that is why it resonates with so many whom have heard it, so crank up the volume and enjoy!

Monday Choon: DT8 Project - Carry On (Myon Return To 95 Mix)

English DJ and producer Darren Tate better known as DT8 Project had his track "Carry On" tweaked a bit by one of our favourites Myon in his "Return to 95 Mix". The track was debuted at ABGT350 in Prague by Above and Beyond themselves. The track has this very old school trance vibe which seems to be making a big come back at the moment. The drop has some elements of hard style but not too hard, if that makes any sense at all. The vocals and beat synths are done to perfection and it is one track that can definitely get you listening to it on repeat. It's just one of the tracks from ABGT350 that we will be featuring on the blog. There's loads of ID's which were played, that are amazing, we're just waiting impatiently for them to be released now. 

Monday Choon: Above & Beyond feat. Marty Longstaff - Flying by Candlelight

English DJ trio Above & Beyond are getting ready for a long overdue visit to our shores in March has they headline Ultra South Africa and while many of us are massive fans of their previous work, it's good to see Jono, Pavo and Tony releasing some new music ahead of their tour. Today's featured track is "Flying by Candlelight" and features the vocals of Marty Longstaff. Tipped as a future club classic, this track will be featured on their upcoming album Common Ground Companion. It's a track that resonates well with their style of music, trance and uplifting beats, it's what they're good at and why we keep coming back for more. Catch Above & Beyond live at Ultra South Africa, on the 1st of March in Cape Town at the Ostrich Farm and on the 2nd of March in Johannesburg, at the Nasrec Expo Centre.