Miguel Ramirez
“It’s the genre that I connect the most with on an emotional level, and as a music producer and clubber at heart it just ticks all the boxes for me. Well, it’s really a way of life for me now.” Thrillseekers on trance music.
With countless successes with each and every release, it is no wonder that the legendary Thrillseekers aka Steve Helstrip has rightfully earned the highest respect from trance lovers across the world and with some of the biggest names in the scene today.
We reached out to the trance genius while on tour in Australia last year to talk all things trance and he revealed the 20 trance tracks that have inspired him over the years.
In no particular order…
The Age Of Love – The Age Of Love (Jam & Spoon Mix)
This is where is all began for me. Is it trance? Techno? Who cares, it’s incredible.
Come on, dance with me…
Robert Miles – Children
This is what cemented my love for trance (although it was called dream house at the time). Genre defining moment.
Chicane – Offshore
After Children, this was the next trance record that I bought and the track that inspired me to make Synaesthesia. I must have played this a million times. Well, nearly.
William Orbit – Barber’s Adagio For Strings (Ferry Corsten Remix)
Major goosebumps every time I hear this track. Such a beautiful piece of music.
Above & Beyond – Sun In Your Eyes
Pure perfection. This is the one track that I wish I had of made.
Protoculture Ft Shannon Hurley – Sun Gone Down
One of my favourite vocal tracks in recent years. Still play this in my sets.
Solarstone – 7 Cities
Stunningly emotional track. There’s that one chord change (you know the one) that kills me every time.
Active Sight – Search For Freedom
Love the energy in this track and the way it builds. Never fails on the dance floor.
Solid Sessions – Janeiro
Very chilled track, but beautifully crafted.
Altitude – Altitude
I recently rediscovered this one. Fabulous!
Andain Calling – Summer Calling (Airwave Remix)
One of those tracks that never fails or seems to get old.
Tranquility Base – Surrender
Another track from the Above & Beyond team. Simple, but very, very effective.
Sarah McLachlan – Sweet Surrender (Tiesto Remix)
Such an emotional breakdown. Amazing.
Sasha – Xpander
Iconic track that’s in its own league. Nothing else really comes close to this.
Push – Strange World
Another amazing track from Mike. Hope he makes more like this soon!
Dash Berlin feat. Emma Hewitt – Waiting
That vocal. Kills me every time.
Anomaly – Calling Your Name
BT is probably my all time favorite producer of trance. I could pick 20 of his tracks for this list, but this one holds some pretty special memories. I nearly fell off my chair when I was asked to re record a new version of this with Jan Johnston. Epic.
Tilt – The World Doesn’t Know
Stand out track in many ways. Ultra cool vibe, very cleverly crafted.
System F – Out Of The Blue
I still remember the first time I heard this. I had to stop the car because I simply could not believe what I was hearing. Don’t like it so much today, but it had a profound effect on me back in the day and inspired me along the way.
Breakfast – The Sunlight
When the breakdown starts, I go a little gooey. Trance has the ability to do that that, and this one does it very well.
