Monday Choon: Kosheen x Ferry Corsten - Catch

 

When it comes to remakes of classic trance tracks, it's always nice when the person doing the update keeps the essence of that track alive and respects the original artist in doing so but when the original artists themselves are the ones doing the update, then you can give room for differences. Ferry Corsten is no stranger to the world of Trance, basically the right hand man to Armin van Buuren, has teamed up with Kosheen to update their hit track from 2001 "Catch" and they have done an amazing job. This update keeps essence of the song but enhances it to bring it up to speed of the sounds of today. Ferry is a master at this and it shows clearly in this track, giving it a more vibey feel and bassline that will have your head bopping from start to end. 

Monday Coon: Nina Simone - Sinnerman (KREAM Remix)

 

Who can forget the 1962 classic from Nina Simone "Sinnerman", over the years this track has been remixed and reworked into a number trance and house tracks and in 2023, the brothers Daniel and Markus Slettebakken, better known as KREAM have released their remix of it. Its a track that I'm a big fan off, I first heard on the sound track of the movie 'Cellular' but to have it remixed by one of my favourite DJ duo's makes it that much more special. The Norwegians add their unique sound to an already iconic sound track but still keep the essence of track and most importantly, showcase the vocals of Nina. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Monday Choon: The Thrillseekers - Synaesthesia (UMEK Remix)

 

UK based DJ and producer Steve Helstrip who is better know for his stage name "The Thrillskeekers" has been around for a little over a decade, his single "Synaethesia" which debuted back in 1999 still proves to be an iconic trance cult classic. Slovenian Dance Music composer and DJ UMEK decided it was time to breathe some fresh air into the track and has released his remix of it. The track still maintains that foot stomping bassline but has a deeper sound to it, with the synths coming in from the background giving the track an uplifting feel about it. The build up is a bit more pronounced now, bringing it up to speed with tracks in this genre at the moment and the drop with the elevated bassline just gets you going. It really is a catchy track and one that should do well with the re-introduction of festivals around Europe this month. 

Monday Choon: W&W x Martin Jensen ft. Linnea Schössow - Greece 2021

The classic track "Greece 2000" which was originally done by Dutch Progressive trio Three Drives On A Vinyl has been given a fresh new update and appropriately renamed "Greece 2021". The Dutch duo of Willem and Ward along with Martin Jensen and Linnea Schössow have taken the original, upped the tempo, the bassline and added their own unique twist to the track, the song has a very big room sound which is synonymous to W&W style, with big bass lines, deep synths and that awesome high energy techno sound while still maintaining that catchy sound from the original. It really is a banger that will make you want to listen to it on repeat, so turn up the volume and enjoy!

Dzeko & DJ D-Sol - Down On It ft. Kool & the Gang

Recently on the EDM scene there's been an influx of remakes, not just using the melodies classics of the past but basically using the exact song and adding some electronic elements here and there. It's been annoying me and if you ask me it's down right lazy of the artist. Today's track is a remake of one my all time classics by Kool and the Gang "Down On It" and while I just gave a whole lecture on why I don't appreciate remakes, Dzeko and DJ D-Sol actually made this track into something special. Kept the groove of that 80s classic but added elements to make it seem part of the time and not to future sounding. The respect they had for the song won me over by introducing retro electronic elements that just work so well. Perfect way to get that Monday groove going.

Monday Choon: Sultan + Shepard - American Dream

Who could forget that timeless classic by Jakatta which was released in 2002, American Dream. Well Canadian electronic duo Sultan + Shepard have given that track a much needed remake and dropped it last week. While some classics are best left alone, I feel like they've given the track much respect by not changing a  lot but at the same time bringing it up to speed with the sounds we're used to hearing today. The beat and tempo has certainly stepped up a notch and they've added some classy sounds to the mix which make the track aural pleasure.