The Thrillseekers – Nightmusic Volume 3 (2008)

THRILLSEEKERS – THE DJ:

In the eight years since Steve first turned Decktition he’s smashed clubs from London to Los Angeles… And then returned to smash them again! 2005 saw him release his debut compilation ‘Night Music Volume 1’, which Mixmag described as “a must for trance fans of every taste”. ‘Night Music Volume 2’ followed hot on its heels, prompting DJ Mag to predict that “on this cutting edge evidence alone, The Thrillseekers will make the jump up to the major leagues”.  In 06 & 07 Steve has become a regular in the magazine’s Top 100 DJs chart, notching positions at 52 & 45.

THRILLSEEKERS – THE SINGLES – THE REMIXES:

Thrillseekers made his first mark on the EDM world in about the most definitive way possible. ‘Synaesthesia’ was played live, for the first time by Paul van Dyk, spinning his Radio 1 set at the station’s legendarily debauched 1999 Ibiza weekend. From there the track moved rapidly to all-out anthem status. ‘Dreaming of You’, ‘NewLife’, ‘By Your Side’ and last year’s ‘Waiting Here For You’ followed, further exploding his fanbase. His remix portfolio spans some 30+ remaps, including remixes for such leading lights as Tiësto, Armin, Ferry Corsten, Chicane (twice), Timo Maas (twice!), Lange & Reflekt.

THRILLSEEKERS  – ‘NIGHTMUSIC’ HISTORY:

Accompanied by a 25 date world tour, ‘Night Music Vol 1’ sent a big ripple across the trance pond, on its release in October 2005. Universally applauded for an imaginative, cutting edge tracklisting and sophisticated key-mixing, it cemented The Thrillseekers DJ reputation. The follow-up, ‘NM2’ was released on Adjusted throughout Europe and independently in The States and Russia, China & S.E. Asia. The compilation went on to sell over 15,000 units (at time of writing) and spawned a behemoth 40 date, 5 month-long tour that spanned the globe…

Tracklist:

Disc 1: Fast Forward
01 The Thrillseekers Ft Fisher ‘The Last Time’
02 Orkidea ‘Metaverse’ (Gareth Emery remix)
03 Max Graham ‘Carbine’
04 Blank & Jones Ft Bernard Sumner ‘Miracle Cure’ (Martin Roth Nu Style Dub)
05 The Jay Lumen Vibe ‘Siren’ (Original Mix)
06 Breakfast Pres Loomer ‘Take Me Back’ (Mike Saint Jules Remix)
07 Nic Chagall ‘What You Need’ (‘Marco V Remix)
08 Ronski Speed Ft Aruna ‘All The Way’
09 Mark Pledger vs Matt Hardwick Ft Melinda Gareh ‘Fallen Tides’
10 Solarstone ‘4ever’
11 Embrace ‘Embrace’ (Ferry Fix)
12 Teya feat. Tiff Lacey ‘Only You’ (Simon Bostock Dub Mix)
13 Simon Patterson ‘Smack’
14 Cartel ‘Buenos Aires’
15 Nitrous Oxide ‘Red Moon Slide’

Disc 2: Rewind
01 Lange ‘Songless’ (Club Mix)
02 Deadmau5 ‘Faxing Berlin’ (Chris Lake Edit)
03 Tiesto pres Allure ft Julie Thompson ‘Somewhere Inside’ (Andy Duguid Remix)
04 Dennis Sheppard ‘A Tribute To Life’ (Martin Roth Remix)
05 First State Ft Anita Kelsey ‘Falling’
06 John O’Callaghan Ft Audrey Gallagher ‘Big Sky’
07 The Thrillseekers ‘By Your Side’ (Mind One Remix)
08 Keenen & Anderson Ft Tiff Lacey ‘Runaway’ (Mat Zo Vocal Remix)
09 Georgia vs The Stimulator ‘We Rise’ (Georgia dub)
10 Adam Nickey ‘Never Gone’ (Above & Beyond Respray)
11 Breakfast ‘The Horizon’
12 Evbointh ‘One Wish’
13 Markus Schulz Ft Dauby ‘Perfect’ (Agnelli & Nelson Remix)
14 Oliver Smith ‘Nimbus’
15 Simon Patterson ‘Bulldozer’

cheers & GB…

Tiesto’s In Search of Sunrise: Asia (2008)

The number 7 is God’s very own number, and is associated with Divine completion and perfection ….. This was definitely something that would have fitted our birthday earlier this month but the tracklist wasn’t even released back then!

When we first heard rumours Tiesto was doing another ISOS we couldn’t believe it. So fast after the last installment would surely be just a rumour. But anything is possible and apparently so is a new In Search Of Sunrise

This time Tiesto takes us on a trip through Asia. With this concept he could create two different sets that will give the people a great impression of what its like to tour Asia. The first disc expresses the atmosphere and beauty of Asia, whereas the second is aimed to offer a great view on how energetic Asia is.

Like he said in the promotional video it starts off with some asian flutes. Don’t be scared, the Asian theme isn’t that noticeable in the music. More so in the track titles. After the intro it blends beautifully with Andy Duguid’s latest stunning creation. Andy has yet again asked the beautiful wife of Chris Lake, Gita Bakradze (Leah), to perform and write the vocals. A true proggy vocal masterpiece! The tone has been set instantly. Yohkoh is the 2nd track with an Asian title. King Unique have outdone themselves creating an ultimate crossover track which has been quickly picked up by Tiesto already last year. With a typical oldschool feel it was sure to be a winner from the get go. Next up he takes a direction that some people will find unusual.
Motorcitysoul – ‘Space Katzle‘ in the Sydenham Remix has been a big hit in the more underground regions of the scene.

Next up is Ton TB who has created a decent trancer, the first half of the track isn’t that interesting but you’ll forget that after hearing the second half. Rachael Starr and Jerry Ropero are two of our least favorite tracks on the first disc. We think Tiesto could’ve done something better there. The 16 Bit Lolita’s have teamed up with Eliano Daviti & Roberto Scilatti of The Veil Kings (ISOS6) to create 2 beautiful tracks on the first disc. Roberto is of course also known from ‘Loop Control’ back in the Magik days. Kamui – ‘Get Lifted‘ is a fan favorite that was thought to be on ISOS6 already. Tiesto is taking over next with one of his own remixes quickly followed in Airbase’s latest creation. Although we’re not big fans of Airbase’s work, this one, with his own girlfriend on the vocals, is definitely a turn for the better. It sounds like it has been done before, but
at least its a good track.

‘Dokmai‘ is the 2nd track by the 16 Bits with Eliano Daviti & Roberto Scilatti and yet again a huge fan favorite. Tiesto first spun this already in 2006 and fans have been desperately awaiting the ID since. Finishing up the first disc is Cressida with a decent trancer and a new Allure featuring Christian Burns‘ on the vox. Burns is of course known for his work with Inhaler and the Tiesto hit single ‘In The Dark’. Clouded Leopard finishes up as outro to CD1

Disc two begins with Steve Forte Rio featuring JES on the vocals. Not really vocals, more moaning but it sounds good either way. Zoo Brazil quickly follows with what can be seen as one of the best tracks of 2008 already. An amazing production by John Andersson & Johan Emmoth. Beltek surprises also with the
third track. The young Martin Bijelic from Slovenia has done an outstanding job landing one of his first releases on ISOS. Dutch upcomer Sied van Riel has kept his tune Rush safe from attention thereby
giving Tiesto one of his secret weapons from the last few months.

After ‘Rush‘ it’s time for Mat Zo’s take on Tiesto’s own ‘Driving To Heaven‘. A beautiful remix that has been in Tiesto’s box a while already. He seems to like it even more than his own Original. With Carl B following it seems more and more obvious that with this ISOS Tiesto is finally giving his most loyal fans all the tunes from the last years that they have been begging for so much.

Kimito Lopez quickly changed the artist name from Amazing Maze to his own name after hearing it would be featured on ISOS. His ‘Melkweg‘ track was already featured on Club Life last year. With JPL and Estiva Vs Marninx following we’re already halfway disc two. Newcomer Existone created a great trancer that will tear a room apart with ‘Wounded Soul‘.

For the last part of disc 2 Tiesto turns it up one final time. Andre Visior & Kay Stone got Guiseppe Ottaviani, from Nu NRG fame, to remix their track and the Italian has yet again made sure to churn out a pumping track full of energy. With Hensha – ‘The Curtain‘ the curtain has almost fallen on this installment of In Search Of Sunrise. An awesome trancer that sets the mood for the grand finale. A track that has been a sure hit in almost every Tiesto set of the past year. ‘Tanz Der Seele‘ is the final track of the second disc. Martin Roth sure has done an outstanding job on the remix under his Y.O.M.C. guise. With Manilla Rising as outro, Tiesto wraps up the final disc in style.

Tiesto might not be perceived as good as he used to be by a lot of people. You can always count on him to do some things (extremely) perfectly. The “In Search Of Sunrise“-series is still definitely one of those things!! Out June 10th… be SURE to pick it up

Disc 1/2
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1. Banyan Tree – Feel The Sun Rise
2. Andy Duguid featuring Leah – Wasted
3. King Unique – Yohkoh (King Unique Original Mix)
4. Motorcitysoul – Space Katzle (Jerome Sydenham Remix)
5. Three Drives – Feel The Rythmn (Ton TB Dub Mix)
6. Rachael Starr – To Forever (Moonbeam Remix)
7. Jerry Ropero featuring Cozi – The Storm (Inpetto Remix)
8. Kamui – Get Lifted
9. Cary Brothers – Ride (Tiesto Remix)
10.Airbase featuring Floria Ambra – Denial
11.Dokmai – Reason To Believe
12.Cressida – 6AM (Kyau & Albert Remix)
13.Allure featuring Christian Burns – Power Of You
14.Clouded Leopard – Hua-Hin

Disc 2/2
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1. Steve Forte Rio featuring JES – Blossom (Lounge Mix)
2. Zoo Brazil – Crossroads
3. Beltek – Kenta
4. Sied van Riel – Rush
5. Tiesto – Driving To Heaven (Mat Zo Remix)
6. Carl B. – Just A Thought
7. Kimito Lopez – Melkweg
8. JPL – Whenever I May Find Her (Joni Remix)
9. Estiva vs. Marninx – Casa Grande
10.Existone – Wounded Soul
11.Andre Visior & Kay Stone – Something For Your Mind (Guiseppe Ottaviani Remix)
12.Hensha – The Curtain
13.DJ Eremit – Tanz Der Seele (YOMC Remix)
14.Manilla Rising – Beyond The Stars

cheers & GB…

Tiesto – Elements of Life: Remixed (2008)

This a follow-up album from Tiesto’s previous “Elements of Life” released last year. but this one is remixed version. yes, it’s REMIXED! however, the song ‘He’s a Pirate‘ which is found on the previous album is not available here but is replaced by ‘No More Heroes‘.

I honestly like this album way better than original one. you should let your ear indulge particularly into track 2, 8 and 9.

Tracklist:
1. “Ten Seconds Before Sunrise (First State Remix)”
2. “Everything (Cosmic Gate Remix)” feat. JES
3. “Do You Feel Me (Roger Martinez Remix)” feat. Julie Thompson
4. “Carpe Noctum (Fire Element Mix)”
5. “Driving To Heaven (Mat Zo Remix)”
6. “Sweet Things (Tom Cloud Remix)” feat. Charlotte Martin
7. “Bright Morningstar (Andy Duguid Remix)”
8. “Break My Fall (Richard Durand Remix)” feat. BT
9. “In The Dark (Dirty South Remix)” feat. Christian Burns
10. “Dance4Life (Fonzerelli Remix)” feat. Maxi Jazz
11. “Elements of Life (Alex Kunnari Remix)”
12. “No More Heroes”

I give it a 4.5/5 rating for this album.

cheers & GB…

Tiesto – In Search of Sunrise 6: Ibiza

Tisto /tisto/ (born Tijs Verwest /ts vst/ on January 17, 1969 in Breda, The Netherlands) is one of the world’s most famous trance DJs.

In Search of Sunrise 6: Ibiza (also known as ISOS 6) is the sixth album in the In Search of Sunrise series mixed by trance DJ/producer Tisto.

Tracklist:
Disc One
1. Es Vedr – “Hacienda”
2. Glenn Morrison “Contact”
3. Andy Duguid featuring Leah – “Don’t Belong”
4. Solaris Heights “Vice” [Sydenham Dub]
5. Global Experience “Madras”
6. Leonid Rudenko – “Summerfish” [Scandall Sunset On Ibiza Mix]
7. Clear View featuring Jessica – “Tell Me”
8. The Veil Kings – “Searching For Truth”
9. Ohmna – “The Sun’ll Shine” [Sunrise Mix]
10. Moonbeam – “See The Difference Inside” [Inside Mix]
11. Allure featuring Julie Thompson – “Somewhere Inside Of Me”
12. Taxigirl – “High Glow”
13. Reeves featuring Alanah – “Lonely”
14. Imogen Heap – “Hide & Seek” [Tisto's In Search Of Sunrise Remix]

Disc Two
1. Steve Forte Rio – “A New Dawn”
2. Nic Chagall – “What You Need” [NC's In Love With Prog Mix]
3. Marc Marzenit – “Trozitos De Navidad” [Primavera Remix]
4. John Dahlbck – “Don’t Speak”
5. Deadmau5 – “Arguru”
6. First State featuring Anita Kelsey – “Falling”
7. Jonas Steur featuring Jennifer Rene – “Fall To Pieces”
8. JES – “Imagination” [Tisto Remix]
9. Tom Cloud – “Mercury Room”
10. Marcus Schssow – “Chase My Rabbit”
11. Maor Levi – “Reflect”
12. Progression – “Different Day, Different Light”
13. Jedidja – “Dancing Water”
14. D’Alt Vila – “Breathing”