1- Aly & Fila ft. Jwaydan – We Control The Sunlight
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his is the number one, definitely my number one, but a cool track nevertheless. It’s not as awesome as previous number ones like Sunlounger’s Lost or Tuvan by Gaia, but heck, what do I know? =P
2- Alex M.O.R.P.H. ft. Sylvia Tosun – An Angel’s Love (Vocal Mix)
This track has a Tiesto’s Forever Today feel to it. So, I LOVE it, very emotional track… Gets the skin tingling and the blood curdling. MUST-DOWNLOAD
3- Above & Beyond ft. Richard Bedford – Sun & Moon (Club Mix)
This is my favorite track in the list. Bedford’s lyrics can be transplanted into any remix, and they’d make my head and face numb. This track by Above and Beyond is definitely my favorite of 2011, even though I prefer the original mix, and I’m not just saying that cause Paavo and I are tight =P
4- Shogun – Skyfire
Love the melody on this one. If it were in a massive stadium event, I’d be jumping up and down and turning round and round. Super uplifting track.
5- Orjan Nilsen – Between The Rays
Melody’s awesome, but all in all, I feel this is a very forgettable track… But, I will trust the world #trancefamily on this one and include it!
6- Gaia – Status Excessu D (ASOT 500 Theme)
The epicness of the Gaia-style vocals at the beginning bring back warm memories of ASOT 500… There’s no doubt this track should be on this list and this far up!
7- Arty & Mat Zo – Rebound
This track is very elaborate, with the sophisticated melody combined with Mat Zo’s not-always-trancy brew of electronic music. It’s a cool track, comes in strong after the build-up.
8- Cosmic Gate & Emma Hewitt – Be Your Sound
I adore this track, it would definitely qualify as one of my top 3. Emma Hewitt and CG have made a truly powerful track that gets the sentimental side of you all pumped up for some spiritual Trance.
9- Ferry Corsten ft. Armin van Buuren – Brute
I hate this track. It’s so below Armin and Ferry standards… But, for some reason, it keeps coming back =/ DO NOT RECOMMEND this…
10- Bobina ft. Betsie Larkin – You Belong To Me
I love the Dgrow and Dub Head remix, so I’ve linked to that. Great track, love Betsie Larkin!
11- Andain – Promises (Myon & Shane 54 Summer Of Love Mix)
Another beautiful build-up to a powerful entry. Would be a superb addition to any Trance set. Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah!
12- Andy Moor ft. Sue McLaren – Fight The Fire
Cool track, I miss Andy’s stuff =D
13- Gaia – Stellar
Gaia? Stellar! Looks like Armin can only do magic when he takes on that alias! Energetic track, fluid transitions just like AvB has gotten us used to.
14- Dash Berlin ft. Jonathan Mendelsohn – Better Half Of Me (Club Mix)
I love it when a seemingly non-electronic track makes a sexy transition into a Trance track. Dash Berlin’s ability to turn me into a sobbing sissy is not a secret, his set at Dance in the Summer this year in Beirut made the whole concert worthwhile. This track is beautiful addition, with the guy on vocals giving a more real, american-ish feel to the vocals
15- Headstrong ft. Stine Grove – Tears (Aurosonic Progressive Remix)
Another track I would’ve chosen as one of my top 3! Has a Lost (sunlounger) feel to it with the consistency and subtle changes in the track. Vocals unobtrusive too, perfectly complementing the melody. So, wipe away those tears from your eyes!
16- ATB with Dash Berlin – Apollo Road (Club Version)
AMAGAAAAAAD! ATB! WITH DASH BERLIN! Absolutely magnificent, emotional track. Must-download, definitely must-download.
17- Dennis Sheperd & Cold Blue ft. Ana Criado – Fallen Angel (Dennis Sheperd Club Mix)
Cool track, love the loops and melodies and the combination with the bass lines. The vocals are superb too, my favorite element in the track. Worthy of a spot on the top 20
18- Emma Hewitt – Colours (Armin van Buuren Remix)
You know that track you hear in an Armin promo? Those epic ones you’re like “What’s the name of that track in the de3ayeh?” Well, this is definitely one! LOVE.
19- Gareth Emery & Ashley Wallbridge – Mansion
The kind of Trance track where jumping up and down with hands in the air will not be enough. Uplifting, diverse and dynamic.
20- Armin van Buuren ft. Laura V – Drowning (Avicii Remix)
Drowning is one of my favorite tracks on Mirage. Avicii, that naughty boy who made all the hits this summer, remixed it into an even more godly version. Though, I still prefer the original mix!
