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 Choon: Ferry Corsten - Stake Awake

 

We kicking off the new year with some new music from legendary Dutch DJ Ferry Corsten. Ever since I was introduced to trance music, Ferry's tracks have been some of the most I've listened to. With his close relationship with Armin and heading the guest mixes after ASOT episodes on most weeks, its quite clear that his music has taken on a huge following world over. The style in which he produces his tracks vary from melodic sounds to hardcore trance but it still remains unique and on brand to him. Today's featured track is more along the melodic style with Diandra Faye providing the vocals to it. It's a catchy tune that seems to be doing well on the charts since his release late December and one that I find playing on repeat most of the time. 

Monday Choon: Ferry Corsten - Yes Man

"Here comes the big man with the new sound", that's the one part of the lyrics I caught in this new track from Dutch producer and DJ Ferry Corsten. Coming from him it is a new type of sound, with higher energy and bassline from what we're used to from Ferry. Leaning on more the house music side of things, "Yes man" features a provoking Reggae vocal sample, which makes me think the song should have been "yeah mon" but due to the European nature of his music, he probably had to adapt to suit. The song serves as the official rave anthem of Dreamfields Mexico 2023 and it is quite the track with dreamy pads and soaring leads that is the perfect combination to be a festival banger. 

Monday Choon: Ferry Corsten - You Can't Stop Me

 

Ferry Corsten is a name that should be unfamiliar to this feature on the blog as we've had many of his tracks on here before, and today we have yet another cracking compilation from the Dutch producer wizard. It's just testament to who he is as, both an artist and a producer having been in the industry for so long but still managing to create music that the masses enjoy. It's not an easy task and credit is due to Ferry for changing up his game, but still staying true to his trance heritage. Today's featured track, "You Can't Stop Me" is described as a hybrid cut, fusing a wide range of musical elements with catchy vocals, offering twists and turns in emphatic fashion that keeps you engaged from start to end. It caught my attention the first time I heard it on Ferry's weekly podcasts "Resonation Radio" and I was instantly hooked to it, I'm glad I can now share it with you after its official release 2 weeks ago. 

Monday Choon: Ferry Corsten & Morgan Page feat. Cara Melín - Wounded (Kristian Nairn Remix)

 

The original track from Ferry Corsten and Morgan Page was featured on the blog not too long ago and was an absolute banger. As mentioned then, its a bit different to what we're used to from Ferry but at the same time it proved to be quite a popular track so much so that Irish Actor and DJ Kristian Nairn decided to Remix it. Kristian more popular from his role as "Hordor" in the hit HBO Series "Game of Thrones", is becoming quite a house hold name in the DJ sphere of recent with him taking to the decks all over Europe. Remixes like this just goes to show that he isn't just popular for his acting career but also a damn good producer. We did feature a stand alone track from him last year and I'm sure this won't be the last time you'll be reading his name on the blog. 

Monday Choon: Ferry Corsten & Morgan Page feat. Cara Melín - Wounded

Dutch DJ and producer Ferry Corsten teams up with Morgan Page to bring this weeks featured track, Ferry has been around for a bit and the first song of his that got my attention was "Fire" which featured the vocals from Duran Duran front man Simon Le Bon. This latest track from him "Wounded" has the same flow and melody from Fire but at the same time is a totally different track. This is what I love about music, elements from a song can remind you of another song but still be unique to itself. Wounded features the vocals of Dutch song writer and singer Cara Melin who has done a lot of work in the electronic music industry with her working with some influential names in the business, most notably Bob Sinclar. Wounded is another epic track which I'm sure you're going to enjoy as much as I have. 

Monday Choon: Veracocha - Carte Blanche (Ilan Bluestone Remix)

Kicking off the new week with a classic from 2008 that's been given a new lease of life from British DJ and producer Ilan Bluestone. Carte Blanche from Dutch duo Veracocha which is made up by Vincent de Moor and Ferry Corsten, an alias they created back then and this track was by far their greatest production. While the original remains one of the cult trance classics, I think its about time someone brought it up to speed to the sounds we're used to at the moment. Besides being a bit more up-tempo Ilan's added a great deep bassline as well as a more progressive sound while still keeping essence of the original track. Even with the music video, it's basically a recreation of the original, I actually thought I was watching the original one until I realised the people starring in it were different! Overall, a great original track and an even better remix, so turn up the volume to this one and get your week going. 

Monday Choon: Ferry Corsten feat. Lovlee - Out Moon (Protoculture Remix)

 

Ferry Corsten is no stranger to the world of Trance, actually he could be listed as one of the founding members of the movement. His hit track "Fire" featuring vocals from Duran Duran front man Simon Le Bon, still remains one of my all-time favourite songs. Today we have something brand new from the Rotterdam based DJ and producer, its his latest track called "Our Moon" and features the vocals from the lovely Lovlee! The track we have on here though has some local connections as its remixed by none other that South Africa's very own Protoculture! Yes, our Trance DJ export Nate has added his flavour to Ferry's track and has elevated the song to another level. It's hot off the press as it was officially released last week Friday so turn up the volume and enjoy!

Monday Choon: Ferry Corsten - Wherever You Are ft HALIENE

From a young age, Ferry Corsten has been a firm favourite of mine, his music while being linked to a certain trend of trance always was unique and resonated with me well. His music while great also always has great meaning to it and he has a way to tie in the vocals with the beat so well, its almost as if you can hear the meaning in the beat as well as the words. His latest album Blueprint just proves this with many great tracks, today's specific song features the vocals of Haliene. Her voice is soulful and eerie but so good at the same time and which makes this track one my most played from Blueprint, I'm sure you guys will enjoy it just as much. 

Monday Choon: Ferry Corsten - Angel Dust

There's no need for an introduction when it comes to Ferry Corsten. The trance DJ has been mesmerizing crowds at electronic dance festivals for the past decade with his uplifting beats. He's toured SA a few times now, I haven't been lucky to attend either of them but here's hoping I do get to see him at some stage. Fresh off his set at Tomorrowland this year, he played his latest single Angel Dust from his latest Album, "Helle World". The single still hasn't been officially released as yet but I just have to feature because its that good of a song!

Monday Choon: Estiva ft Sarah Russell - Feels Right

With most songs that come out, it takes a while for one to take a liking to it but this weeks featured track isn't even officially released as yet but we already got a sample for you and its bound to be a banger when its out. Dutch DJ Estiva who specialises in progressive house teams up with Sarah Russell who provides the vocals on this track have produced a great song and already broke entry into Ferry's Corsten's countdown at number 3. The track's official release date is the 25th of this month, check beatport for more on that date.

Monday Choon: Ferry Corsten feat. Aruna - Live Forver

One of my all time favourite trance songs has to be Ferry Corsten's Fire, theres just something about some of his music that gets me hooked and for some reason I can never tire of the sound. Live forever is another one of those tracks. I can almost say that it will be timeless and it will never get old no matter how many times I hear it.

Monday Choon: Ferry Corsten - Fire

Going back a few years with this one, one of my all time favourite tracks by Ferry Corsten. Remixed with some vocals by Duran Duran, theres nothing about this song not to like. It was a chart topper when released and stayed in the MTV Dance Floor chart top 10 for over a month!