S2L Mix #7 Spring 2011 Mix - Part 2: Trance

Sorry for this being posted so late as well as not being on YouTube. Hopefully you can still enjoy it as it is pretty easy to listen to/download on 4shared. Thanks for your support! And we should be back to normal posting in a few weeks!



Tracklist:

1. Promises (Myon & Shane 54 Summer of Love Intro Mix) - Andain *Top Track*
2. Desolee (Radion 6 Remix) - Disfunktion
3. Eyes (Original Mix) - Kaskade feat Mindy Gledhill
4. Koko (Original Mix) - Sander van Doorn
5. Alone With You (Original Mix) - Nic Chagall & Duderstadt feat. Relyk
6. Be Your Sound (Tristan Garner Remix) - Cosmic Gate feat. Emma Hewitt
7. Dark Side of the Tomahawk (Myon and Shane) - BT & Adam K vs. Ernesto vs. Bastian
8. Reboot (Original Mix) - Ummet Ozcan
9. Star Line (Original Mix) - Shogun
10. Brute (Original Mix) - Ferry Corsten vs. Armin van Buuren

The Naked and Famous - Young Blood (Tiësto & Hardwell Remix)

I always get pretty hyped up when I see tracks made of the combination of two of my favourite music genres, indie rock and house music. This original song by The Naked and Famous has a MGMT esque to it that is very catchy, but with Tiesto and Hardwell, they add the progressive sounds to the track by using uplifting synths and highlighting the vocals.
 

Update and an Apology

Hey everyone. I would like to apologize for the lack of posts. Sherman and I have been incredibly busy with trips, internships, homework, and other things that have limited our free time. I will try to post the second part (trance) of the Spring Mix as soon as I can, but posts will be scarce in the upcoming weeks as our classes buckle down with exams and projects. I hope everyone maintains their interest in our blog and we will try to return to regular posts in the summer and into the future. If you are dying for some good music, Myon and Shane 54's International Departures is one of my all-time favorite podcasts hosted by my favorite DJ duo. Also, Armin Van Buuren's A State of Trance is always amazing for uplifting/electro trance, Above & Beyond's Trance Around the World is great for anyone interested in different types of trance and progressive music, and Tiesto's Club Life is fantastic for progressive and electro-house songs. I hope that you find your music fix (at least for now) from these quality podcasts, or feel free to visit some of the older S2L mixes. Thanks for all your support, we hope to get back to the music that we love soon!

Ralphie B - Icarus (Original Mix)

This was one of the tracks that really stood out to me when I first listened to Armin's A State of Trance 2012 album. Ralph Barendse, producing under the name Ralphie B, is a name that has been around the trance scene for quite some time now. He has produced some trance classics and this track is just as equally incredible. On a side note, this track has nothing to do with Madeon's "Icarus". Enjoy!

Otto Knows vs. Coldplay - Fix Your Million Voices (Zack Edward Mashup)

I discovered Zack Edward a few weeks ago, and I found his mashups to be absolutely amazing, especially this one. This track is a mashup of Coldplay's classic, "Fix You", and Otto Knows' recent huge tune, "Million Voices". The two songs just blend into each other so beautifully, the more I listen to this the more I love it. Anyways, have a listen for yourself with the free download!

Porter Robinson - Language (Original Mix)

Porter Robinson's latest track, "Language", first caught my attention in the beginning of the ultra festival on somebody's set (I can't remember who), and was later played throughout by many other DJ's. This track produced by the young American is nothing like the hard hitting electro stuff he has done before, but instead is made up from a blend of happy progressive chords with just a bit of the old electro sounds to keep things entertaining.

Nari & Milani vs. Omnia & IRA - Atomic Fusion (BANG BANG Bootleg)

"Atomic Fusion" is a mash-up of two of my current favorite songs, "Atom" and "Fusion" by Nari & Milani and Omnia & IRA respectively. This mash-up is absolutely amazing, and this comes from someone who has never been a fan of mash-ups that aren't merely adding a set of vocals to an original mix. Even more impressively, the main part it takes from "Fusion" is one of the parts that I disliked in the original mix of "Fusion", which had led me to listen to the radio edit more. Sadly, the free download limit has been reached on BANG BANG's Soundcloud, but hopefully there will soon be another way to get the track.

Mord Fustang - Windwaker

First off I would like to apologize for a lack of posts lately. Sherman and I have both been pretty busy with Spring Break trips and school work and whatnot. With everything returning/about to return to normal again, we'll try to get back to our normal schedule posting a few every other day or so. And now to the more important part, the music!
Although he doesn't receive a ton of attention, Mord Fustang's quality productions are occasionally found pretty high up on the Beatport charts and once again, he has created another fantastic electro-house track.  I won't be surprised if "Windwaker" is one of these successful tracks as it instantly reminded me of a Wolfgang Gartner production, which is definitely a sign of success in an electro-house track.

Emma Hewitt - Miss You Paradise (Shogun Remix)

This song was first played on one of Shogun's sets in ASOT 550 as an ID track. Once again, the American born Taiwanese does not disappoint with his remix of Emma Hewitt's, later named, "Miss You Paradise". This is a new song off Emma's new album, "Burn the Sky Down", which is set to be released in a few days so also be on the look out for that.

Julian Jordan - Rock Steady (Original Mix)

The first time I heard "Rock Steady" was the first time I had heard of Julian Jordan. I'm sure this was true for many, and I'm also sure nearly every single listener was blown away by the young and unheard of producer's amazing track.  However, the preview actually has received more attention than the song itself, so for those who maybe haven't heard the full version, or for those who just like massive electro house songs, give "Rock Steady" a listen.

Sean Tyas & Horny Sanchez – Rebox (Original Mix)

Sean Tyas and the delightfully named Horny Sanchez have created a monster of a track in "Rebox". As the Spring kicks into full gear and with Summer just around the corner, I sometimes have a difficult time deciding what music to listen to as the normal electro and trance stuff that I enjoy can seem a bit heavy for the warm weather. "Rebox" manages to squeeze in some light and airy synths in-between the massive deadmau5-y bass which makes the track have the best of both worlds and seem very approachable for me during these warmer seasons.

Lt Wee – Don’t Let the Beat Stop (Coucheron Remix)

The French electro/nu-disco scene always seems to be incredibly popular amongst the EDM crowd (Justice, Madeon, etc), and there are a ton of good producers out there who just don't get the same praise. I believe that 18-year-old Coucheron fits directly into this description with the only exception being that he's Norwegian. Whenever I see a Coucheron remix, it always finds its way into my iTunes library, as I'm sure it will find a way in yours.

Hard Rock Sofa & Swanky Tunes - Apogee(Original Mix)

Sherman and I(but mostly Sherman) have been awaiting the release of Apogee for quite some time now. He even just posted the preview to it the other day as he couldn't wait until the April release date to post it.  You really can't blame him though, as the familiar collaboration between Hard Rock Sofa and Swanky Tunes once again creates a masterpiece of a production. So here it is, the full and now released original mix of "Apogee".

CLMD - Black Eyes & Blue (Original Mix)

CLMD, a Norwegian duo have created an exceptional progressive track with "Black Eyes & Blue". The track features a great piano melody which is accompanied well by the indie-esque vocals. It's not very often that you hear progressive songs that feel like they can be played just about anywhere, and this is one of those rare songs.