Trance Classics

Trance Classics

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
From artist albums to DJ-mixed compilations to live clubs, the sounds of Trance are the most recognizable of dance music for the last decade.

Moonshine has been at the forefront of dance music in North America and draws upon its wealth of experience and its ear for the hottest European producers in crafting the double-disc TRANCE CLASSICS.

Tracks:

Digeridoo
Flaphead
Phloam
Isopropanol
Polynomial-C
Tamphex (Hedphug Mix)
Phlange Phace
Dodeccaheedron
Analogue Bubblebath 1
Metapharstic
We Have Arrived (Aphex Twin QQT Mix)
We Have Arrived (Aphex Twin TTQ Mix)
Digeridoo (Live in Cornwall, 1990)

Album Description

Reissue on Play It Again Sam America.

Customer Reviews:

Didn't age well.......2007-03-24

It's ok and a must have if you're a aphex twin fan. It's interesting to hear some of the earlier aphex twin work, some of which I danced to at raves in the '90s. But unfortunately the songs don't hold up very well and are a extremely dated. Especially compared to his more recent work.

Most accessible aphex twin cd.......2005-05-07

I think, of all the aphex twin I've heard, this is the most accessible collection of songs. The songs are enjoyable, and as another reviewer noted, their stripped down simplicity gives them a lot of energy. I was expecting a more eclectic, difficult album, but I enjoyed it regardless. It was actually kind of a treat to hear such straightforward music under the Aphex Twin moniker.

A uncompromising collection of his earlier work............2004-10-20

For a artist, that can move from the relatively hushed brilliance of his critically acclaimed "Ambient" albums, through to the Skittering & Fractured Breakbeats of his "Richard D.James" album. Aphex Twin has never been a person that's been afraid to play with peoples expectations of his music.

Collected here, is a series of pre-fame Aphex Twin tracks (collated from various EP's and Singles), that although conceived, to give an overall perspective of his music (even though it is sold as a 'Collection' of sorts), but, more to provide a musical snapshot of where he originally started, as opposed to where he's currently ended up today. And because the majority of tracks here are complied from various EP's & Singles, buyers should be warned that there is a decidedly 'Disjointed' feel to the tracklisting, with no continuity to the sequencing of the tracks. Moving from somber and atmospheric Experimental Electronica one minute (The sublime "Digeridoo" is a great example of how truly creative his work can be), through to something a little more brooding and anxious ("Isopropanol" veers more towards Ambient Techno). Moving into the more accessible side of his music is "Polynomial-C" that feels more in line with the progressive techno/Industrial cross-over that he would later go on to perfect under the alias "Polygon Window", that's crunching and slightly abrasive, yet somehow mantains a rhythmic element, under the most strenuous of conditions.

So the question is, are these collection of tracks truly deserving to be included on this album?? Yes!!, of that there is no doubt, but if taken as a whole album, its something of a mess (although a fantastically created one). As tracks lurch wildly from restrained Electronica one minute, to (relatively) fierce and uncompromising Techno the next, and it's such a stylistic change in tempo, that the listener can't help but sit up and notice the rapid fluctuation in tempos. So...right about now, your probably asking yourself, "If he's criticising the tracklisting so heavily, why is he giving it 5 Stars???.....Simple, because these tracks were never designed to be pieced together from various sources and compiled to sit next to each other. So this was always going to be a fragmented listen, plus this isn't the place to start if your a first time listener to Aphex Twin, this is almost certainly aimed at those that have cut their teeth on his work previously, and are already familiar with what to expect (I.e. Anything). Taken as a coherent album...this fails, but as a relatively random collection of some of his more exceptional work, this'll take some beating.

great.......2004-05-09

Just great. I am a fan of his music for quite a while and all of his records are special in their own way. Tracks with a little twist only RDJ can add. Sometimes a bit sinister, but thats ok for me! Most of his tracks are sertainly refreshing and energy boosting. A philosopher teacher once said: "to enjoy and appreciate the quality of sertain aspects (of whatsoever) you have to have rotten spots besides it". In case of some of the tracks ("ventolin" (medicine for asthmatic patiens) for example in which you hear a sample of a person hyperventilating), annoying bleeps, cracks and sounds are added in such way that when they fade away in a track you almost feel a releef....a contrast between serenety and rotten (no offence)

Wonderful album for the RDJ fan, but not his best.......2004-04-10

I Didn't need to listen to this album more than once to know that it was going to be another incredible Aphex Twin listening experience. This is an interesting compilation, because it mixes many excellent tracks from the most repetitive facet of his hardcore style with some of the the most beautiful and catchy selections from his softer side (Polynomial-c, Analogue Bubblebath 1), resulting in a listening experience that sucks you in with the promise of beauty, and takes you on a hardcore Aphex Twin...head... trip.

Nonetheless, this is Aphex Twin we're talking about, and "Classics" is not his best album. On the softer side of Aphex soundscapes, I recommend "Selected Ambient Works 85 - 92", in the middle, "Come to Daddy EP", and on the hardcore side, "Caustic Window: Compilation". "Classics" is good... darn good. But those three are even better - Unless, you're looking for specifically what this album is - a flowing collection of good, repetitive, hardcore, classic Richard D. James tracks.

Choice: A Collection of Classics
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An Important FYI...

Choice Cuts

What!

Japan, Iron Butterfly and the Temptatons!

Excellent work, Mr. Howells, sir.

Choice: A Collection of Classics
Danny Howells
Manufacturer: Azul Music Brazil
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000CELOKO
Release Date: 2006-02-06

Tracks:

Urban Soul Alright (Original Mix)
T-Coy Carino 90
Turntable Orchestra You're Gonna Miss Me (Extended Club Mix)
Fire Island In Your Bones (Vocal)
Fire Island ft. Ricardo Da Force Fire Island
Pleasure Dome 8 Minutes of Techfunk
Photon Inc Give A Little Love ("Tha" Wild Pitch Mix)
PM Dawn A Watcher's Point of View (Todd Terry Melody Mix) (DH Edit)
Ce Ce Peniston Keep Givin' Me Your Love (Boss Mix)
Chito's Revenge Oracion
Hocus Pocus Hocus Pocus (Magical Trance Mix)
Slack Painkiller
Ready For Dead Ready for Dead (Ambient Mix)

Tracks:

Sub Sub Space Face (DH Edit)
Coldcut & Hextatic Timber (Original Version)
Micheal Bundt The Brain of Oscar Panniza
Japan Ghosts
Iron Butterfly In A Gadda Da Vida
The Temptations Papa Was A Rolling Stone (DH Stripped Down Mix)
Faze Action Plans and Designs
Black Science Orchestra Save Us (Funky Music)
Visnadi Hunts Up (NoFutureNoPast Mix)
Visnadi Racing Tracks (Indianapolis Drive Mix)
Orbital Impact
Holy Ghost Inc. Mad Monks on Zinc (Original Mix)
Black Science Orchestra Save Us (Funky Music) (Intro Reprise)
Carly Simon Why

Album Description

Azuli Records' Choice series is fast becoming a who's who of influential figures in dance music, with previous releases by legendary artists such as Jeff Mills, Louie Vega, Derrick Carter, Danny Tenaglia, X-Press 2, Frankie Knuckles, and most recently, John Digweed - where each artist communicates their own musical influences, history and experience with their fans.

A good DJ's job is archaeologist, evangelist and salesman. Speak to Danny Howells for more than ten minutes and you'll know he fits the exact criteria. The tracks Danny has selected for Choice are not some rich tapestry of the history of dance music. This is his personal history - featuring tracks and remixes by Coldcut, Orbital, The Temptations, Urban Soul, PM Dawn, Todd Terry, Ce Ce Peniston, Japan, Sub Sub, Iron Butterfly, Fire Island and many more!

[This edition is unmixed.]

Customer Reviews:

An Important FYI..........2007-07-10

Just in case you missed the fine print (as I did) this is the UNMIXED version. That is, the tracks are not blended together as in usual DJ mixes. They are standalone, and separate.

The page notes this at the very bottom of the text description. It's very easy to miss if you're not paying attention.

1-star just to make sure that it's clear. Otherwise Danny Howells is an incredible dj. One of the best in the world. And this is a great CD. The mixed version is also available elsewhere on the site, with an interview DVD.

Choice Cuts.......2007-01-13

International DJ, Danny Howells, fresh off of one of the best years of his career, is the latest artist to showcase his diverse range of tastes via Azuli Records' Choice Classics series, an ongoing project that finds influential musicians and asks them to compile all of the songs and tracks that have inspired them most over the years.

Disc 1 provides the most uniformity in this package, with its progressively smoother melding of genres. The record starts with some classic house samples, redolent with crooning R&B ("Alright" by Urban Soul) and alive with salsa back beats ("Carino 90" by T-Coy). The disc drives this energy forward, growing heavier and heavier, hitting near-techno levels of metallic fervency ("12 Min To Do It" by Pleasure Dome). Howells steadily reduces the amp on the final five tracks, keying down through the stomp-heavy "Hocus Pocus" (by the band of the same name) and into the gorgeous gull-call scenery of Ready For Dead's fluidly flavorful song of the same name.

The second disc is fun, as well, but also much more uneven, probably owing to its heavy helping of old school funk and rock. Howells attempts the same sort of seamless arrangement that he pulls off perfectly in Disc 1, but that's hard to do when you're trying to blend The Temptations' "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone" into a three minute drum solo by Iron Butterfly (don't be fooled, "In A Gadda Da Vida" is on the track list, but all you'll hear is beats). This is passable, though, given the invigorating energy of the rest of the record. Sub Sub's high-pulse "Space Face" segues dreamily into Coldcut and Hexstatic's "Timer," one of the best deep house tracks I've heard in a long time. With the exception of "Why" by Carly Simon (a great tune that plays awkwardly as the closing track on this disc), the rest of the album is a rhythm-tribute to deep, funky house that will almost make you forget the earlier weak spots (which include the fourth track, Japan's "Ghosts," a synthetic pop number ruined by too much mood).

What!.......2006-08-21

Awful, what a waste of money, I didn't get it at all. Maybe 2 tracks which were OK. Hard to see how a DJ could use much of this material. Other reviewers seemed to like it, not me. I'll stick to GU's Howells offerings. Just my opinion.

Japan, Iron Butterfly and the Temptatons! .......2006-03-15

All in a row and it works really well... Very interesting combinations but moves and grooves... Super Choice!!! The GU Miami was great and this may actually be better...

Excellent work, Mr. Howells, sir........2006-03-05

I guess disc 1 is one of those "you had to be there" kind of things, and since I wasn't there, it didn't really grab me. And then......disc 2. If you're familiar with Mr. Howells' work, you'll know that his best work has a cetain unnameable quality to it (think Day disc of Global Underground's 24/7). If you know what I mean, then you'll find what you think I mean in full display on disc 2 of this collection,know what I mean? It's deep,kinda creepy and excellent. I can't seem to stop listening to it, and I don't mind if I don't. Get this disc, you won't be sorry. Hell, get 24/7,too.

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Fantastic CD!

Hed Kandi: Classics
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Hed Kandi
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ASIN: B000JJSK40
Release Date: 2006-11-27

Tracks:

Another Chance - Roger Sanchez
Back Together [Copyright Re-Edit] - Ron Carroll, Hardsoul
Sing It Back [Boris Dlugosch Mix] - Moloko
To Be in Love [Maw '99 Mix] - India
Higher Place [Eric Kupper's Gospel DeGree Vocal Mix] - Peyton
Make the World Go Round [Deep Dish Radio Edit] - Sandy B
Show Me Love [Stonebridge Remix] - Robin S.
Soul Heaven [Bini & Martini Ocean Mix] - The Goodfellas
Lola's Theme [Main Mix] - Shapeshifters
Put 'Em High [JJ's Club Mix] - Stonebridge, Therese
Dusk Till Dawn [Shapeshifters Remix] - Erire, Danny Howells, Dick Trevor
Backfired [Joey Negro Club Mix] - Maw
Let the Sun Shine [Terrace Club Mix] - Milk & Sugar All-Stars, Lizzy Pattinson
E Samba - Junior Jack
Pray for Love [DJ Chus & David Penn Vocal Mix] - Jason Hates Jazz
Put Your Hands Up for Detroit [Soul Central Loves DeTroit Remix] - Fedde Le Grande
Love Story vs Finally [Bushwacka! Bootleg Version] - Layo & Bushwacka!

Tracks:

Rock This Party (Everybody Dance Now) - Cutee B., Big Ali, , Dollarman, Queen Makedah, Bob Sinclar
Your Body [Andy Van Remix] - Michael Marshall, Tom Novy
Everybody [Original Mix] - Martin Solveig
Believe [Ministers Club Mix] - Jocelyn Brown, Ministers de La Funk
Music Sounds Better with You - Stardust
Must Be the Music [Club Mix] - Taka Boom, Joey Negro
Dancin' [JJ Flores & Steve Smooth Remix] - Luvli, Aaron Smith
This Feeling - The Lovemakers
Love on My Mind [Back to Philly Mix] - Freemasons
Turn Me On - Dirty Old Ann
Feelin' Love [Ian Carey Main Mix] - Soulsearcher
Yes [Ian Carey Remix] - DJ Disciple, Suzy
Most Precious Love [Ian Carey Remix] - Blaze, Barbara Tucker
Make a Move on Me - Joey Negro
Watchin' - Freemasons, Amanda Wilson
Lovin' You More (That Big Track) - Steve Mac, Mosquito, Steve Smith

Tracks:

Exceeder - Mason
Woz Not Woz [Club Mix] - Steve Angello, Eric Prydz
Love Don't Let Me Go (Walking Away) - The Egg, David Guetta
Kinda New [Tiefschwarz Vocal Mix] - Spektrum
(Do I Look Like A) Slut - Tony Cha Cha, Dennis Christopher
Why [Rob Wilder & Wes Clarke Twisted Disco Remix] - Shiny Grey
Can You Feel It? (Can You Party) - Phillippe B, Todd Terry
Strings of Life (Stronger on My Own) [Mark Knight & MTV Remix] - Kathy Brown, Soul Central
Passion [Naked Mix]
So in Love with You [Full Intention Mix] - Duke
Boogie 2Nite [Seamus Haji Big Love Remix] - Booty Luv
Feel the Vibe ('Til the Morning Comes) - Axwell
Call on Me [Eric Prydz vs Retarded Funk Mix] - Eric Prydz
Hard to Beat [Axwell Mix] - Hard-Fi
Do Your Thing [Robbie Rivera Juicy Summer Mix] - Basement Jaxx
Love Generation [Club Mix] - Gary "Nesta" Pine, Bob Sinclar
Promised Land - Joe Smooth

Album Details

45 Essential Outstanding Tracks that Became Huge on Hed Kandi's Global Dancefloor Since the Label Began in 1999. Re-create the Perfect Hed Kandi Night (At a World Class Stylish Party) with a Scintillating Party-in-a-box for the Party Season. The Set Follows a Familiar Trajectory of One These Nights with the Requisite Beginning, a Middle and End; Cd1 is Soulful, Then Move Into the Big-room Sound of Kandi on Cd2. By Cd3, We're in Overdrive, Truly Havin' it with Some of the Baddest, Tough-edged Tracks in Kandi's Arsenal Before We Complete the Set with Our All-time Feel-good Favourites. This Definitive Funky House Set is Punctuated by the Greatest House Music Artists: Masters at Work, Stardust, Roger Sanchez, Bob Sinclar, Blaze, Junior Jack, Soul Central, Freemasons, Basement Jaxx, Layo and Bushwacka! and Gat Décor. Over the Years, Our Own Hed Kandi Heroes have Emerged; Stonebridge, Peyton, Shiny Grey and DJ Disciple Along with Fedde Le Grande, Mason, Dirty Old Anne and Enur!

Customer Reviews:

Fantastic CD!.......2007-06-01

I love compilation cds. Songs from this collections frequently top my Most Played list. A few gems you may enjoy, A Higher Place (disc 1), Lola's Theme (disc 1), Put 'em High (disc 1), Love on my Mind (disc 2), and Music Sounds Better with You (disc 2). Still working my way through disc 3 but I am certain I'll find some great tunes on that one as well. The song selection is a great variety of different styles from Electronica & Dance themes. Another highly recommended CD!

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A must for avery Jam&Spoon Fan
A real treat

Remixes & Club Classics
Jam & Spoon
Manufacturer: U60311
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ASIN: B000H4VXBY
Release Date: 2006-09-25

Tracks:

Age of Love [Watch Out for Stella Mix] - The Age of Love
Go [Jam & Spoon's DeLirium Mix] - Moby
Hello Afrika Remix [Tech-Makossa-Mix] - Dr. Alban
Chase [Jam & Spoon Club Mix] - Giorgio Moroder
Back on the Block [Club Trip Part One] - Quincy Jones
Yesterday, When I Was Mad [Jam & Spoon Mix] - Pet Shop Boys
Relax [Jam & Spoon Trip-O-Matic Fairytale Mix] - Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Age of Loneliness [Jam & Spoon Remix] - Enigma
Nobodies [Burn 36 Mix] - Marilyn Manson
You Gotta Say Yes to Another Excess/Great Mission - Hands on Yello, Jam & Spoon
Follow Me - Jam & Spoon
Odyssey to Anyoona - Jam & Spoon
My First Fatastic F.F. - Jam & Spoon
I Pull My Gun Once - Jam & Spoon
I Pull My Gun Twice - Jam & Spoon
Stella [Original Mix] - Jam & Spoon
Be Angeled Tribute to Mark Spoon [Ft Rea] - Jam & Spoon
Hispanos in Space - Jam & Spoon

Album Description

Two CD collection of remixes and classics from this pioneering Trance duo (Jam El Mar and Mark Spoon). Disc One consists of 10 of their most popular remixes for other artists including Pet Shop Boys, Enigma, Marilyn Manson, Quincy Jones and others. Disc Two contains their most popular club hits under their own name including 'Follow Me', 'Stella', 'Hispanos In Space' and more. All Star Music. 2006.

Customer Reviews:

A must for avery Jam&Spoon Fan.......2007-02-09

I followed Jam and Spoon since the early days and they have always been very good. This CD is a must for everyone who likes their Music - especially as it is a homage to the late Mark Spoon.

A real treat.......2007-01-10

After being a fan of Jam & Spoon since their very beginnings, i was surprised to learn that a tribute album was released following the sudden death of Mark Spoon. The packaging & track-listing for this album is second-to-none. For those wanting a broad collection of their work, this is nearly a 10/10. CD1 (Remixes) has some real gems, namely rare tracks "Back On The Block" & "The Nobodies". Their unique remixing of songs you would not normally even associate with trance is brilliant. CD2 (Club Classics) draws from their very early "experimental" days ("My First Fantastic F.F.") to more recent work. I was dissapointed to see that "Find Me" & "Angel" weren't included here; both these tracks are a testament to their recording career. However, the "Loveparade 2006 mix" of "Be.Angeled" is absolutely brilliant. It captures the essence of the original version in true Jam & Spoon style. If you have never purchased any of their albums or singles, then this is the BEST collection of their work to have; a duo that had a defining influence in dance music in the 90's.

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Looking for an intro to trance? This is your ticket.
Truth in Advertising and CD Title - These are Classics
Just You Average "Classics"
Well rounded album
Amongst the Best Trance Compilations Out There!

Trance Classics
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Moonshine Music
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ASIN: B00008OM02
Release Date: 2003-04-22

Tracks:

Encore Line Fois - Sash!
Sandstorm - Darude
Cafe Del Mar - Energy 52
Gouryella - Gouryella
Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad - Moby
Synathesia Fly Away - Thrillseekers
9 PM (Till I Come) - ATB
Godspeed - BT
Liberation (Fly Like An Angel) - Matt Darey
Not Over Yet - Grace
For An Angel - Paul Van Dyk
Enervate - Transa
zombie nation - kernkraft 400
beachball - nalin & kane
seven days and one week - bbe
the age of love - the age of love
two full moons and a trout - union jack
anomaly calling your name - libra presents taylor
greece 2000 - three drives
neuro - x-cabs
saltwater - chicane
1998 - binary finary
feel the beat - darude
out of the blue - system f

Tracks:

Zombie Nation - Kernkraft 400
Beachball - Nalin & Kane
Seven Days & One Week - BBE
Age Of Love, The - The Age Of Love
Two Full Moons And A Trout - Union Jack
Anomaly...Calling Your Name - Libra Presents Taylor
Greece 2000 - Three Drives
Neuro - X-Cabs
Saltwater - Chicane
1998 - Binary Finary
Feel The Beat - Darude
Out Of The Blue - System F

Album Description

From artist albums to DJ-mixed compilations to live clubs, the sounds of Trance are the most recognizable of dance music for the last decade.

Moonshine has been at the forefront of dance music in North America and draws upon its wealth of experience and its ear for the hottest European producers in crafting the double-disc TRANCE CLASSICS.

Customer Reviews:

Looking for an intro to trance? This is your ticket........2007-07-10

I missed out on much of the 90s electronic music scene, especially the club aspect. Recently I decided to dig back in time to discover some great tracks. This was the third 'overview' compiliation I bought to begin familiarizing myself with trance music, and unlike the first two, this one did not disappoint.

Truth in Advertising and CD Title - These are Classics.......2006-01-15

If you've been listening and dancing to Trance for 10 years, these tracks you should already own or have moved on from but for newcomers or those who want to grab some of the classics - these are truely the trance classics.

In Dance particularly, there are lots of labels that grab a couple tracks a few years old and label them 'classics' but these really are.

So if you're looking to add some Trance tracks to a late night party CD mix - these are all great. Keep in mind that if you're inviting Trance/rave fans, they might sneer at how 'uncool' these tracks are - as they're more than 5 years old - of course, they'll sneer at anything that's not a promo only white label 12" single and you don't want them at your party anyway :-)

Just kidding. These are great tracks and they are classics AND they have stood the test of time - drop and of these tracks down and the dnace floor will fill up!

Just You Average "Classics".......2004-03-09

The vast majority of tracks on this two-disc collection are quite forgettable. That's not necessarily bad though (unless you're naive enough to expect an album with the name "Classics" in its title to actually be what it claims to be). Although there is nothing standout about them, this collection of tracks is perfect as background music to exercise to, listen to while working on the computer, etc. The first disc is much more consistent than the second in its mediocre-elevator-music-of-the-post-Y2K-era styling. Most of the songs on the second disc simply don't flow with one another very well; however, there are a couple of exceptions that out-distance the pack, "Saltwater" by Chicane and "1998" by Binary Finary are both very interesting tunes. All in all, this album is not bad, but nothing more than average either.

Well rounded album.......2004-02-21

interesting a collection of some of the better trance songs. When i first looked at this CD, I didn't know of some of the songs, but after listening to it i was pleasantly surprished. The songs are somewhat long, 6, 7 minutes long and IS contiunally mixed. Most of the songs have a fairly long intro, building up, whatever you call it to lead into the "hook", then it on some of the songs it repeats the the hook again, thats why the songs can get so long.
The frist CD has some good stuff. I mainly listen to it for Cafe Del Mer, just a beautiful song (with a 2 and half minute long intro) and Gouryella, cuz all their whole four tracks they have ever put out is genius. Oh and sandstorm's on it, im sure most of you peeps have heard it, but this remix isn't bad, worth a listen. Didn't really like this version of ATB's 9pm, but its still better than the songs after it on disc 1. thought they sounded very similiar, got the female vocals going on some of them, i just couldn't get into the other tracks at the end of disc 1.
Disc 2 is in my opinion the better of the two. especially the end tracks. Like "1998', "Feel the beat', and "anomaly calling your name". This version of Binary Fusion "1998" is one of the better ones i heard, and trust me have heard a bunch of them, its a popular song. Just in general this album is worth the money to go get, its also worth the time to listen to.

Amongst the Best Trance Compilations Out There!.......2004-01-03

The name of these two CDs sum it all up: Trance Classics. They are indeed pure classic Trance songs. What I especially like about "Trance Classics" is that the cheesy vocal trance isn't used much. The songs are therefore just the pure masterpieces of the Trance world. Whoever put this compilation together has a very good taste for Trance music. You will find all the classics like "Sandstorm", "Children", "Zombie Nation", and many many many more solid hits. There is hardly a song that I will skip. It's all continuously mixed too which is great if you are trying to throw your own Trance party and need to keep the crowd jumpin. This CD is an ABSOLUTE must in any trance collection. I own many many Trance Compilations and this one is by far one of the best out there. You can't go wrong with this one.

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dull song selection, awful sound quality
Beyond Amazing

Last Dance: Soundfactory Classics
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Roses for JP - Roland Clark
Flowerz - Roland Clark, Armand Van Helden
Free [Full Intention Vocal Mix] - Ultra Nat
U Don't Know Me - Duane Harden, Armand Van Helden
Break '98 [Cevin's NYC Peak Mix] - Arthur Baker
Slut [the Fully Orchestrated Drama Queen Mix] - Ian Rich
Women Beat Their Men [Cevin's Peak Hour Dub] - Submission
Flylife Extra - Basement Jaxx
Life Me Up [Manhattan Mix] - Latin Headhuntrz
Corrupt [Extended Club Mix] - Karissa Noel
Sun Is Shining [Jonathan Peters New York Mix] - Funkstar de Luxe, Bob Marley
Mother Earth - Tekitha, Armand Van Helden
That Look [Hani Remix] - De'Lacy

Tracks:

Flower Duet '99 [Jonathan Peters Soundfactory Mix] - Luminaire
I Know You Love Me Too [Van Bellen Remix] - Chris Raven
Everytime & [Acappella][Mix] - Lustral
Rain [Johnny Vicious Mix] - Brainbug
Silence [DJ Tio's in Search of Sunrise Remix] - Delerium
Bailamos [Matt Darey Mix] - M3
Not Over Yet 99 [Matt Darey's Remix 99] - Grace and Glory
Follow Me

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Customer Reviews:

dull song selection, awful sound quality.......2005-06-28

The first track is basically a cappella and annoying, with the screams and shouts of a club crowd in the background...screams which continue throughout the ENTIRE disc. The accapella vocal carries into the second track, a soft house tune. Ultra Nate's Free kicks in next. In terms of the quality of this disc, it sounds like they put mikes in front of each of the speakers in the club and recorded live. It has a "warehouse" feel to it, especially with the constant shouts of dancers in the background. This is not something I want to hear on my home stereo system. I want clear, well-mastered music. On CD1, the tracks are rather raucous and non-melodic, and we're not even treated to much in the way of Jonathan Peters exclusive remixes. Lift Me Up really begins the party, and is a slammin' way to segue into Corrupt, the most incredible track on this disc-a real diva vocal anthem, that doesn't skimp on the minute count. This followed by a 50 second a cappella Bob Marley vocal. Mother Earth is a moody female vocal track, and disc one finishes off with Hani's classic mix of Delacy.

Disc 2 starts off strong with Flower Duet in a long version-but of course, those ridiculous crowd shouts continue. A streak of vocal tracks, mostly with a trance feel-but a really boring trance feel, not NRG trance, follows. They were all big hits at the time, but they're sounding dated at this point. The second half of the disc manages to squeak out more power and energy than the first.

Despite a couple of standout tracks on this entire compilation, the "live at the club" feel of this disc just makes it sound like a really bad bootleg. Track times:

CD1:

1. roses for JP (3:18)
2. Flowerz (9:10)
3. Free (6:57)
4. U don't know me (8:00)
5. The break 98 (4:29)
6. slut (4:59)
7. Women beat their men (6:23)
8. Flylife extra (2:40)
9. Lift me up (5:32)
10. corrupt (8:30)
11. The sun is shining (:50)
12. mother earth (6:42)
13. that look (11:22)

CD2

1. flower duet (12:00)
2. I know you love me too (9:17)
3. everytime (7:12)
4. Rain (11:12)
5. Silence (9:19)
6. Bailamos (9:15)
7. not over yet (6:07)
8. follow me (9:42)

Beyond Amazing.......2003-08-30

Jonathan Peters is in one word, a GOD. There is not much else I can say when I hear and see this cd/dvd set. If only he was recognized on a large scale outside of Manhattan, NY...he is easily one of the best DJ's of our time.

This cd/dvd set brings the heart of the legendary Sound Factory NYC to your home and then some. Something here for those older and younger, classics that will definitely appeal to the old school clubber but still be recognized by the new schoolers. Most of these classics span a range of time from 1996 to 2001, Jonathan Peters did a good job compiling this mix. The undeniably amazing track "Free" by Ultra Nate to the highly kinetic and progressive "Bailamos" by M3 (Matt Darey Mix) show Peters understanding of not only hard new york house music but his love for music as a whole.

The most recognizable tracks on this set will more than likely be, "I Know You Love Me Too" by Chris Raven, "Everytime" by Lustral (Original Nalin & Kane Remix)...two tracks Paul Oakenfold has played a lot in the past. Plus the legendary Tiesto mix of Sarah McLachlan's "Silence", originally mixed by Delerium. And that brings us to the very popular "Not Over Yet" by Grace, a great song, circa 1999.

The first cd is pretty much filled with Sound Factory classics that Factory patrons will recognize straight off but will definitely over please anyone that loves house music. You can't help but get up and yell in excitement when Jonathan performs one of the most unforgettable build ups ever on "Lift Me Up", it just rocks the room. If you are a fan of the house/trance "build up", then you must get this set just for that track, it's that great.

The second cd is a little lighter but still amazing. Jonathan switches out of his hard ny house mode and moves into more progressive and trancy hits. And the one gripe I have about the set is on the second cd. Towards the end of the set he stops mixing the tracks together with the usual expertise he does so well. Other than that there are just no other complaints I can register, this is a 99% perfect set, something you can't find that much these days.

The dvd is also amazing and easily the best Sound Factory has put out so far. For those that don't go to Factory or haven't experienced a real New York underground house club, it gives you a very good glimpse at what Factory faithful get to experience every weekend. It shows the clubs progression throughout the night and day, starting at 3am and ending at 9pm (SF starts up at 11pm on Sat and goes 'till Monday morning many times). It will also bring a smile to the Factory fans face and prepare you for your next Sunday!

Wild, crazy, sexy and high in energy, Sound Factory simply can't be touched, even with the current state of Manhattan nightlife (soon to be hopefully solved by the Fall opening of Spirit (at Twilo), Crobar and Avalon (at Limelight). Together with the insanely wonderful Jonathan Peters, SF will be here for a long time to come and will always be a place where other clubs around the world look to emulate.

Tracks:

DJ Sammy - Boys of Summer (Green Court Remix)
DJ Jean - The Launch (Instant Double Remix)
ATB - Don't Stop (SQ-1 Mix)
Da Hool - Meet Her At The Loveparade (Hooligan's 2001 Club Remix)
Ian Van Dahl - Castles In The Sky (Peter Luts Remix)
Mike Koglin - The Silence (Matt Darey Remix)
Matt Darey - From Russia With Love
Art Of Trance - Madagascar (Ferry Corsten Remix)
System F - Dance Valley Theme
DJ Quicksilver - Bellissima
Lustral - Everytime (Nalin & Kane Mix)
Sasha - Wavy Gravy

Tracks:

Rui Da Silva - Touch Me
Veracocha - Carte Blanche
Agnelli & Nelson - Everyday (Lange Remix)
Chicane ft. Bryan Adams - Don't Give Up (Disco Citizens vs Tomski Remix)
Gouryella - Walhalla
Ferry Corsten - Punk (Kid Vicious Remix)
Dario G - Sunchyme (Coloured Oxygen Remix)
Fragma - Toca's Miracle
Timo Maas - Ubik (The Dance) (Original Instrumental Mix)
Jurgen Vries - The Theme
Bedrock - Heaven Scent
Ascension - Someone (Original Vocal Mix)

Album Description

Following on from the massive Trance Classics collection - Trance Classics Volume 2 compiles more of the top Trance anthems that couldn't be fit onto Volume 1.

All continuously mixed for your party pleasure, Trance Classics 2 is another installment of the ultimate collection of Trance tracks. Yet again featuring the biggest names in Trance, you'll know and love every track here.

Customer Reviews:

It's alright.......2005-06-25

I was not thrilled with the $20.00 price, I don't think it's worth it. There were not many songs to my liking on here, but there are a few that I wanted to point out.
DJ Sammy- Boys Of Summer. I like the Green Court Mix that's on here.
DJ Jean-The Launch. This is a cool song with a good beat. The only thing I don't like about this song is when the beat stops.
ATB-Don't Stop. This one is very well mixed out of The Launch and into Meet Her At The Love Parade.
Da Hool- Meet Her At The Love Parade. Classic, really great remix.
Ian Van Dahl-Castles In The Sky. This song was on the first CD of house music I had ever gotten- Best Of House Vol. 1. I never liked this song, but I eventually started to appreciate this particular mix of it.
Mike Koglin-The Silence. Same thing as Castles In The Sky, I've known about it for a long time but not liked it. It took me a bit to appreciate this one as well.
Art Of Trance-Madagascar. This is a Ferry Corsten mix. Did he mix this CD? This song is mixed into the next one, which happens to be by System F (Ferry Corsten), and then there's another Ferry Corsten Song on the second disc (Punk). I think Carte Blanche is too, but I'm not sure.
System F- Dance Valley Theme. My favorite song on the whole disc set. I just couldn't get enough of it for the first few days I had this CD.
Sasha-Wavy Gravy. I have absolutely no idea how this song is considered trance. Not that it's bad or anything like that, but it barely has any beat! Not my idea of house/trance.
Gouryella-Walhalla. This is long and got pretty annoying when I listened to it. It doesn't really have what the other songs have.
Dario G-Sunchyme. This mix of it is really great, but it doesn't sound much like the original Sunchyme. That doesn't change anything, it's still cool.

And the rest... Some were good, some were bad. A little bit above average for me overall.

gah!.......2005-05-27

i feel like i was robbed of the joy of this cd.
i already have THE BEST OF TRANCE series.
and this has many of the same songs. and soo..
i guess i wasn't OVERJOYED my the music.

the one song that REALLY REALLY stood out to me.
was don't give it up (chicane ft. bryan adams)
i repeat this song ever so much. it's hot.

good CD though.. good variety of music.

Pretty Nice Compilation.......2004-03-16

Here's the follow up to volume one of the Trance Classics series. Once again it's on a two disc set. Just like in volume one, great selection of songs here. A lot of memories brought back to me with this compilation.

Disc one includes songs like DJ Sammy's "Boys Of Summer." Just like his other hit "Heaven," this single became good enough to make US radio. There's also DJ Jean's "The Launch." I used to enjoy this song a lot. I would play it everyday and say the countdown (Five, Four, Three, Two......, One, Zero, Ignition). Ian Van Dahl's in here with "Castles In The Sky." This song also made US radio. I was beginning to forget about that song. It's been two years since I last heard it. I also like "Everytime" by Lustral. It was a nice song for some reason. I don't know why. It must be because of the vocals. Those are beautiful vocals. There's also "Wavy Gravy" by Sasha, "The Dance Valley Theme" by System F, "Don't Stop" by German DJ Andre Tanneberger, a.k.a. ATB ("It's the real sound"). "Meet Her At The Love Parade" by Da Hool and more.

Disc two's got Veracocha's "Carte Blanche." "Carte Blanche" would always play during 1999-2000. Indeed a classic. It was produced by the diddly Dutch master himself, Ferry Corsten who did the song "Punk" which is on here. "Punk" was my favorite song of 2003. I'd always chant the melody and say "digital punk" a number of times. Even though the song's still kind of new, it's still a classic. It was an instant classic. Another song on here is Gouryella's "Walhalla." I haven't heard this song for a while. Walhalla is actually the name of the heaven for norse gods. It was something like that. Did you know that? And there's Dario G's "Sunchyme." This song has samples of Dream Academy's "Life In A Northern Town." I liked this song for some reason and I don't know why. Plus there's "Toca's Miracle" by Fragma, "Touch Me" by Rui Da Silva, "Ubik" by Timo Maas, "The Theme" by Jurgen Vries, and more.

It's still a nice collection of trance songs, but the problem is that the songs run slower than their normal speed. That's why I kind of knocked a star off. Everything else is alright. I still hope to see more good trance from these guys.

Awesome CD Set.......2004-02-25

This CD Collection of Trance Classics Collection Series is Just Awesome Better Than The 1st CD Set.

Anyone who is a Fan of Trance, should get this Collection

come now dont be a cheap skate, buy this CD

dont download it, or copy it from your friend, buy this cd

Tracks:

License to Kill - Angie Brown
Nobody Does It Better - Soraya Vivian
View to a Kill - Jason Prince
Goldeneye - Hannah Jones
For Your Eyes Only - Natalie Powers
Diamonds Are Forever - Rozalla
We Have All the Time in the World
All Time High - Kelly Llorenna
You Only Live Twice - Laura Harding
Live and Let Die - Nik Page

Tracks:

Diamonds Are Forever [Klub Kidz Mash-Up][*] - Rozalla
Goldeneye [Klub Kidz Mash-Up][*] - Hannah Jones
License to Kill [Klub Kidz Mash-Up][*] - Angie Brown
You Only Live Twice [Klub Kidz Mash-Up][*] - Laura Harding
We Have All the Time in the World [Klub Kidz Mash-Up][*]
View to a Kill [Klub Kidz Mash-Up][*] - Jason Prince
All Time High [Klub Kidz Mash-Up][*] - Kelly Llorenna
Nobody Does It Better [Klub Kidz Mash-Up][*] - Soraya Vivian
Live and Let Die [Klub Kidz Mash-Up][*] - Nik Page
For Your Eyes Only [Klub Kidz Mash-Up][*] - Natalie Powers

Album Description

Two CD compilation that gives James Bond themes a new twist. Forever Bond assembles a stellar array of some of the UK's finest dance divas to sing some of the most popular themes from the James Bond movies. Produced by the new production team Klub Kidz, this CD features Angie Brown, Hannah Jones, Rozalla, Kelly Llorenna and Natalie Powers tackling updated versions of 'Nobody Does It Better', 'View To A Kill', 'For Your Eyes Only' and others. Disc Two features a continuous Mash Up Mix of tracks featured on Disc One. For once, James Bond can have it both shaken AND stirred! Rumour Records. 2006.

Album Details

A Stellar Array of Some of the UK'S Finest Dance Divas Singing Some of the Most Popular Themes from the James Bond Movies. Each Track Has Been Produced by the Hot Production Team Klub Kidz (James Hurr and Jason Prince) Into a Contemporary Dancefloor Smash. The Release Coincides with the Imminent Arrival of the Bond Movie "Casino Royale". The All-star Cast Deliver Sensational New Versions of These Much-loved Tracks Across the Board with Highlights Including Angie Brown's Stunning Vocal on "License to Kill", Hannah Jones' Take on "Goldeneye", Rozalla's "Diamonds Are Forever", Kelly Llorenna's "All Time High" and Natalie Powers' "For Your Eyes Only". The Album also features a Bonus Disc with the Klub Kidz Mash Up Mix, Seamlessly Blending the Tracks Into a Continuous Dancefloor Soundtrack.

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Raven: The Classics
Gabrielle Roth & The Mirrors
Manufacturer: Raven
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | International | Styles | Music

General | New Age | Styles | Music

Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music

Healing | New Age | Styles | Music

Minimal Techno | Techno | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00022XDR8
Release Date: 2004-06-15

Tracks:

Totem: Zone VI
Totem: Totem
Totem: Red Wind
Totem: Eternal Dance
Totem: Ritual
Totem: Eliana
Totem: La Cancion De Manuel

Tracks:

Initiation: Flowing
Initiation, The Dancing Path: Staccato
Initiation, The Dancing Path: Chaos
Initiation, The Dancing Path: Chaos
Initiation, The Dancing Path: Lyrical
Initiation: Body Jazz
Initiation: Initiation

Tracks:

Bones: The Calling
Bones: Dolphin
Bones: Raven
Bones: Snake
Bones: Deer
Bones: Wolf

Tracks:

Ritual: The Lonesome Song
Ritual: Oceana
Ritual:Cloud Mountain
Ritual: Prairie Ruins
Ritual: Crystal Cavern
Ritual: Black Mesa
Ritual: Stone Circle

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State of Trance Classics
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Cloud 9
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000J3OIOC
Release Date: 2006-10-16

Tracks:

Silence
Seven Days And One Week
Out Of The Blue
Communication Pt. 1
As The Rush Comes
Carte Blance
Born Slippy
Instant Moments
Greece 2000
Gouryella
Rapture
Voyage
Sound Of Goodbye
Silmarillia
Cry
Madagascar
Find
Finished Symphony
Suburban Train
Blue Fear
Age Of Love
Cloudwalking
Janeiro
Sahara
Endless Wave
G Sharp
Synaesthesia
Exhale
Tenshi
Massive
Beautiful Things
Moonman
Viola
Netherworld
Arcadia
Zombie Nation

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