An original mix series dedicated to drawing ears to a bygone era of electronic euphoria. Going against the grain of taking music too seriously, these power hours of classic trance pumpers are a hark back to faster bpms, hedonistic dance floors and uplifting melodies.

Give Trance A Chance - The Mix Series

Hello and welcome to the Give Trance a Chance mix series with me Ben Quinney.

As the world returns to normal and the clubs open up, now is as good as time as any to celebrate the hedonism of classic trance. On this second edition of life after 140, we continue our exploration of the harder styles of dance music across 90s acid and high BPM euphoria

So, strap in and turn it up.

Tracklist below.


01. C.M – Dream Universe (Taucher Remix) [Space Records – 1997]

02. Viper – Titty Twister [Paradice – 1997]

03. Yves Deruyter ‎– Back To Earth (rave mix) [ Bonzai Records – 2000]

04. Schattenfeuer – Cores [Noom Records – 2000]

05. Signum Feat. Katana – Third Dimension [Silver Premium – 2002]

06. Paul van Dyk – Avenue [Deviant Records – 1999]

07. Three Drives – Carrera 2 (DJ Shah vs. Pedro Del Mar Remix) [Nebula – 2003]

08. K90 – Deliverance [Telica – 2000]

09. Parker & Clind – Generator (Power Club Mix) [XTC Germany – 1999]

10. Age Of Love – Age Of Love (Paul Van Dyk “Love Of Ages” Mix) [DiKi Records – 1997]

11. Cosmo Kid – Cosmic Meltdown [Bonzai Records UK – 2000]

12. Marmion ‎– The Spark, The Flame & The Fire  (Moon & Sun Remix) [Superstition – 1996]

13. Mirage – Keoma [Technogold – 1998]

14. Transa ‎– Prophase (X-Cabs Remix One) [Hook Recordings – 1996]

LIFE AFTER 140BPM - High Energy BPM Trance Classics  - EP. 02

Hello and welcome to the give trance a chance mix series with me Ben Quinney.

Track list available here: https://givetranceachance.net/return-to-euphoria-trance-anthems 

On this edition, we are stepping out of the from under the darker side of trance and into the light for 19 tracks of non-stop euphoria.
Over the next 2 hours, we return to the golden age of classic trance anthems, that helped define a generation.

Turn it up.

Return to Euphoria Trance Anthems - GTAC011

Over the past few years, the sound of early 90s trance has seen a huge renaissance, with a new wave of producers such as KI/KI, Adam Pits and Nina Kraviz bringing to the true sound of 90s euphoria, to a new generation. On this 12th edition, We hand over the turn tables to a man that has become enamored with that sound, Oscar Torres.

Over the next 85 minutes, expect a blistering blend of tracks old and new from the Ibicencan DJ, in a place where trance and techno meet.

Tracklist below.


Gowatchin Rituals – The Dosadi Experiments [2021]
Met Her At The Herrensauna (Dj Ibon’s Club Mix) – Schacke [2018]
Gaia’s Requiem – Tracing Xircles [2017]
Dive – SEO JOHN [2021]
Golden Shot – Alpha Tracks [2019]
Will U – Oprofessionell [2020]
Take Me High – Julian Muller [2021]
Orbital – Omformer [2021]
Scorpius – Kineta [2022]
Ephemeral – Mikkel Rev [2021]
International Player – Light Consumer [2021]
Hydra – Kineta [2022]
Alien Ceremony – Dj Genderfluid [2003]
Kuvira Kombat – Tahl [2022]
Pull Up (Bound 2 meet the taxman mix) – Oprofessionell [2019]
In Silence (Ron Van Den Beuken Remix) – Randy Katana [2004]
Take Me With You (Extended Mix) – The Thrillseekers [2020]

Techno Trance with Oscar Torres - GTAC012

Hello and welcome to the give trance a chance mix series with me Ben Quinney.

2022 has been a breakout year for the re-emergence of trance with a flood of new artists such as  Glen S, Bliss Inc, SEO John and Reflex Blue, to name but a few.

On this 13th edition, we once again hand over the turn tables to explore this massive resurgence in trance, DJ A992 - https://soundcloud.com/user-948052372 

This set is an homage to some of the best tracks of 2022. With the odd throwback and nod to the 90s blending breaks, techno, house, electro, but still retaining a very trancey character.

Turn it up.

Tracklist below.


1. Bliss Inc – Untitled 131 [2022] w/ Subb-an, Oli Gosh, Adam Pits – State of Flow Ft. Oli Gosh (Adam Pits Remix) [2022]

2. Glen S – Gatewayed Rugs [2022]

3. Aiden Francis – Fusion [2022]

4. Aiden Francis – Entropic Nature [2022] w/The Crystal Method – Comin’ Back [1997]

5. DJ Life & Reflex Blue – Shuttle Bug [2022]

6. Inner Zone – Strange News (D, Tiffany Remix) [2022]

7. Glen S – To Infinity, And Beyond [2022]

8. Harley Ferris – Atom Splitter (Sam Alfred Remix) [2022] w/ The Crystal Method – Cherry Twist [1997]

9. Hex Editor – Blush [2022]

10. ΣNDYM – Voyageur [2022]

11. Escape Artist – Time Knife [2022]

12. Spray – Witches Drinner [2022]

13. Aiden Francis – Espeon [2022] w/ Bedrock – Heaven Scent [1999]

14. Narciss & Vixen – Feather Boa Constrictor [2022]

15. Willem – Youtopia (Highway2Trance Mix) [2022]

16. Aerium pres. Avalon 62 – Himelfjoer [2022]

17. Midian – Echoes ofYou (Autumn Mix) [2022]

18. Narciss – House of Pleasure [2022]

15. Bruno Wolf – You Cant Murder Freedom (Original Mix) [2022]

16. Bruno Wolf – Shinto (Original Mix) [2022]

17. Rove Ranger – Horses On Acid [2022]

18. Mikkel Rev – Age Of Plastic (Peachlyfe Remix) [2022]

19. Pyramid Of Knowledge – Storm Passed [2022]

20. DJ HEARTSTRING – SHE WILL BELIEVE [2022]

21. zwrg – Days Gone (Pro Athlete Remix) [2021]

The Resurgence of Trance with A992 - GTAC013

Hello and welcome to the give trance a chance mix series with me Ben Quinney.

On this 14th edition, we are handing over the turntables to Dj Paul Mac, a knowledgeable selector with a deep and storied records collection of proto-trance, early euphoria and trance before it was trance records from the late 80s and early 90s. Expect music from KLF, Cosmic Baby and Jam & Spoon to name but a few as we explore the birth and origins of trance music. 

Turn it up.

Tracklist below

The KLF - What Time Is Love (Pure Trance 1): [1988]
The MacKenzie - Higher In The Sky: [1991]
Dance 2 Trance - We Came In Peace (1990 Original Mix): [1990]
Tyrell Corp - Running (Dub Mix): [1990]
The Infinity Project - Untitled 3: [1991]
Dance 2 Trance - Let's Get Rollin': [1992]
Datura - Yerba Del Diablo: [1991]
Zyon - No Fate (Struggle Continuous): [1991]
Komakino - Frogs In Space: [1992]
General Base - Mein Gott, Es Ist Voller Sterne (Death Mix): [1991]
Metropolis - Time of War (AC Mix): [1991]
Mental Cube - Q: [1991]
THK - France (Saturn Mix): [1992]
Sequential - Prophet: [1992]
Cosmic Baby - Sweet Dreams For Kaa (The Sweetest Remix): [1992]
Cosmic Baby - The Space Track: [1992]
Barbarella - Barbarella Butterfly: [1991]
LDC - Parsec: [1990]
Remake - Blade Runner (Power Mix): [1992]
Sven Vath - Ritual Of Life (Spicelab Mix): [1992]
Elements Of Trance - A Taste Of Your Own Medicine (C-Level Mix): [1992]
Age Of Love - Age Of Love (Jam and Spoon's Watch Out For Stella Club Mix): [1992]

The Birth of Trance(88-92)with DJ Paul Mac - GTAC014

On this 15th edition, we are handing over the turntables to SEO John, a rising Dj & Producer from South Korea with a deep-rooted love for the melodic and emotional realms of progressive house and trance, made famous by the likes of Sasha and John Digweed at the turn of the century.

Across the next 2 hours, expect a meticulous selection of tracks that reflect not only his prowess behind the decks but a stunning portrait of progressive’s golden era.

Tracklist & interview with SEO John available here: https://givetranceachance.net/seo-john-guest-mix/

1. Opencloud – The Life [2005]
2. Sasha – Ohmna [1996]
3. Yvel & Tristan – Pillow (Original Mix) [2007]
4. Espen & Elusive – Shexy [2005]
5. The Emissary – Synapse (Original Mix) [2010]
6. Dousk – Aeon (Original Mix) [2004]
7. Derek Howell – Another Day [2008]
8. Osamu M – Moon Over [2004]
9. Rob Curtis – Quicksilver (Anisotropic Mix) [2009]
10. Dousk – Wrist Slap (Kasey Taylor & Karlos Elizondo Edit) [2005]
11. Snake Sedrick – Untouchable (Original Mix) [2007]
12. Matthew Dekay vs. Proluctors – What If [2005]
13. Marek – Me Chali [2006]
14. Kaan Duzarat – Organic Intellectual (Baunder Remix) [2004]
15. Matt Darey Pres. Li Kwan – Point Zero (Leama & Moor Remix) [2004]
16. Envio – Time To Say Goodbye (Özgür Can Remix) [2004]

GTAC.015 - SEO John Guest Mix

The Give Trance a Chance podcast is a new bi-monthly mix series to draw ears to a bygone era of electronic euphoria. 

Going against the grain of taking music too seriously, this power hour of classic pumpers is a hark back to faster BPMs, hedonestic dancefloors and uplifting melodies. 

Turn it up.

Tracklist

01. Lustral - Everytime (Nalin & Kane Remix) [1997]
02. Schiller - Das Glockenspiel (Humate Remix) [2001]
03. Lost Tribe - Gamemaster (Original) [1999]
04. Ruff Driverz - Shame (Matt Darey Remix) [1998]
05. Vincent De Moor - Eternity (Freejack Remix) [2000]
06. Pulser - Point of impact [2005]
07. Rapid Eye - Alderaan (Thrillseekers Vs Rapid Eye Remix) [1999]
08. L.S.G. - Netherworld (Oliver Prime Remix) [2005]
09. The Future Sound Of London - Papua New Guinea [1991]

Give Trance A Chance - GTAC001

'Tis the season for giving and so, the Give Trance a Chance podcast is back with a sack full of belters. 

The second in a series of bi-monthly mixes to draw ears to a bygone era of electronic euphoria.

Going against the grain of taking music too seriously, this power hour of classic pumpers is a hark back to faster BPMs, hedonistic dancefloors and uplifting melodies.

Turn it up.

Episode 02 - Tracklist

01. Sunday Club – Healing Dream [1997]
02. Starecase – Not So Blue [2000]
03. Lolo – Extended Horizon [2003]
04. Oxygen Feat. Andrea Britton – Am I On Your Mind [2002]
05. Zirenz – Edge Of Space (Whiteroom remix) [2006]
06. Insigma – Open Our Eyes [2000]
07. Free Radical – Surreal (En-motion remix) [2000]
08. Blockster – Grooveline (Matt Darey remix) [1999]
09. Energy 52 - Cafe del mar (Michael Woods Ambient remix) [1999]

Give Trance A Chance - GTAC002

This edition, we are paying tribute to arguably one of the greatest years in dance music history, 1999. A time when trance, techno and progressive, blurred genre boundaries across colourful dance floors, phone free clubs and festivals alike, to create a sound that defined a generation.  

So,  20 belters for 20 years since 1999. Turn it up.

Tracklist: 
01. Paganini Traxx - Zoe (Timo Maas Remix) [1999 - INCtraxx]
02. Dawntreader ‎– Relay [1999 - Hook Recordings]
03. Origin ‎– Yellow [1999 - Steel Yard Music]
04. Prototype ‎– Soundpiercing (Omni remix) [1999 - Data Records]
05. Planet Perfecto Feat. Grace ‎– Not Over Yet 99 (Breeder's It Is Now Remix) [1999 - Code Blue]
06. Photonic ‎– Obscure (Jay Welsh Remix) [1999 - Black Ice Recordings]
07. Push - Universal Nation (Oliver Lieb Remix) [1999 - Bonzai Records]
08. Oliver Lieb ‎– Subraumstimulation (Push remix) [1999 - Orbit Records]
09. Kamaya Painters ‎– Cryptomnesia [1999 - Black Hole Recordings]
10. Indoctrinate ‎– Feeling You [1999 – Tranceportation]
11. Brainchild - Symmetry C (Lange Breakbeat Remix) [1999 - Multiply Records]
12. Blu Peter ‎– Blue Air (X-Cabs Remix Two) [1999 – React]
13. Transa ‎– Behind The Sun [1999 - Hook Recordings]
14. John '00' Fleming ‎– Alpha 5 (Olmec Heads Remix) [1999 – React]
15. Veracocha ‎– Carte Blanche [1999 – Deal Records]
16. Fragma ‎– Toca Me (In Petto Remix) [1999 – Positiva]
17. Mauro Picotto ‎– Pulsar (Remix) [1999 - 	Overdance!]
18. The Olmec Heads ‎– Spiritualised (Astral remix) [1999 – B2]
19. Aurora ‎– Hear You Calling (Fire And Ice Remix) [1999 – Additive]
20. Binary Finary ‎– 1999 (Gouryella Remix) [1999 – Positiva]

20 Trance Classics from 1999 - Tribute to 1999 - GTAC003

This time we are on a journey back to the turn of the century, to bring you some outstanding progressive trance classics.  Played the world over from Sasha and Digweed, to Paul Oakenfold and Oliver Lieb, these tracks are a true testament to one of the finest eras in dance music to date.
 
Turn it up.

Tracklist

01. Narcotik – Blue [1998 - Platipus]
02. Spicelab - We Got Spice (Humate Remix) [1994 - Harthouse]
03. Jan Johnston – Flesh (Tilt's Going Home Mix) [2001 - Perfecto Records]
04. X-Cabs – Infectious (Evolution Mix) [1997 - Hook Recordings]
05. Jon Vesta – Substance [2000 - Stonehouse Records]
06. Moogwai – Viola [2000 - Platipus]
07. Tomcraft – The Lord (Darkness Rmx) [1998 - Kosmo Records]
08. Tilt – I Dream (Casa De Angeles Mix) [1995 - Perfecto]
09. Orbital – Nothing Left (Breeder Remix) [1999 - FFRR Recordings]
10. Midtone – Pearl [2002 - Duty Free Recordings]
11. Three Drives On A Vinyl ‎– Greece 2000 [1997 - Massive Drive Recordings]

Progressive Trance Classics - GTAC004

Hello and welcome to the 5th edition of the Give Trance A Chance, Trance classics  mix series with me Ben Quinney.

This edition and seeing as summer is firmly upon us, we are stepping away from the progressive end of the spectrum and deep, into hard some hitting belters.

Turn it up.

Track list

01.  Heller & Farley ‎– The Rising Sun (Bedrock Remix) [1999 - Junior London] 

02.  DJ Fire ‎– Jetlag [2002 - Bonzai Trance Progressive] 

03.  Airwave ‎– I Want To Believe (Ultrafex Mix)	[1998 - Bonzai Trance Progressive] 

04.  RMB ‎– Deep Down Below (Humate remix) [2000 - Various Silver Recordings]

05.  Three Drives ‎– Signs From The Universe [2004 - Massive Drive Recordings]

06.  Push ‎– The Legacy [2001 - Bonzai Records]

07.  Active Sight ‎– The Search For Freedom [2003 - Captivating Sounds]

08.  Transa ‎– Supernova [1999 - UG]

09.  Nightlife - Pro Aggressive (Connector remix) [2002 - Liquid Recordings]

10.  Goldenscan ‎– Halcyon [2005 - A State of Trance]

Trance Classics 1998 - 2005 - GTAC005

Hello and welcome to 6th edition of the Give Trance A Chance, Trance Classics mix series with me Ben Quinney.

Over the past year, we've showcased the many different facets of classic trance, but now its time to really put our foot down, put her in 5th gear and hit the road, to 140bpm. 

And on this particular road, there's no stops, no rest breaks, just non stop classic trance belters. 

So, strap in and turn it up.

01. Sonorous – Second Sun  [2002 - euphonic]

02. Airwave - Venus Of My Dreams [1998 - Bonzai Trance Progressive Italy]

03. Rank 1 - Cosmonautic [1998 - ID&T]

04. Transa ‎– Escada [2001 - Hook Recordings]

05. The Rapid Eye - Alderaan (The Olmec Heads 'Higher' Mix) [1999 - A Trance Communication Release]

06. Randy Katana - In Silence (Ron van den Beuken Mix) [2004 - Reset Records]

07. Love Fist - Hanging On A String (E-Craig Remix) [2004 - RR Records]

08. Ronald van Gelderen ‎– Sustain [2003 - Tsunami]

09. Ralph Novell - Wrong Love (Alphazone Remix) [2004 - Skywarp Records]

10. BK ‎– Revolution [2002 - Nukleuz]

11. Sandra Collins ‎– Flutterby (X-Cabs Remix) [1999 - Hook Recordings]

Trance classics 1998 - 2004 - The Journey to 140BPM  - GTAC006

On this edition we are paying tribute to one of dance music’s most loved and celebrated brands. Cream. Across their 25-plus year history, Cream have been responsible for some of the most revered raves of all time. Including famously holding court at Amnesia Ibiza to build a lasting legacy across one of the islands longest running residencies. 

In this mix we look back at some of the timeless trance classics that helped build such a reputation. Turn it up.

Tracklist:

01. Afterburn – Fratt Boy [2000 - Xtravaganza Recordings]

02. Humate ‎– Love Stimulation (Paul Van Dyk's Love-Club-Mix) [1998 - Deviant Records]

03. Tilt Vs Paul Van Dyk ‎– Rendezvous [2013 - Lost Language]

04. Age Of Love ‎– Age Of Love (Marco V Rmx) [2004 – Reset Records]

05. Energy 52 - Cafe Del Mar (Three 'N' One Remix) [1997 – Bonzai Trance Progressive‎]

06. Ton van Empel - Nightflight (To Spain) [2000 – Massive Drive Recordings]

07. Planet Perfecto - Bullet In The Gun 2000 (Solar Stone Remix) [2000 – Perfecto Records]

08. Faithless ‎– Bring My Family Back (Paul Van Dyk Club Mix)  [1999 – V2]

09. Paul Van Dyk ‎– For An Angel (PvD E-Werk Club Mix) [1998 – Deviant Records]

10. Witness Of Wonder ‎– Emotion In Motion (Thrillseekers Remix) [2004 - A Trance Communication Release]

11. Solarstone - Solarcoaster (Midway Mix) [2003 – Lost Language]

12. Signum - Coming On Strong (Bo Bellow Vs. Euphoriah Remix) [1999 – Jinx Records]

13. Tranquility Base ‎– Razorfish (Above and Beyond Banging Mix) [2001 - Anjunabeats]

14. Eon – Pocket Damage [2002 - Tsunami]

15. Sunburst ‎– Eyeball (Eyeball Paul's Theme) [2000 – Virgin Records]

16. Future Breeze - Temple Of Dreams (Dirt Devils Remix) [2002 – Data Records]

17. Dumonde - Tomorrow [1998 – Jumpin' & Pumpin']

Cream Trance Classics - GTAC007

Welcome to 8th edition of the Give Trance A Chance mix series.

Tracklist available here: https://givetranceachance.net/trance-2000-episode-08/

On this mix, we are paying tribute to the height of electronic euphoria, the year 2000. By the turn of the millennium, trance had cemented itself as the most popular genre of electronic music and was the choice rave sound, the world over. Over the next 2 hours, this mix aims to showcase what made that year so important, in the evolution of electronic music.

So, 20 belters for 20 years since 2000. Turn it up.

Trance Classics 2000 - Tribute to year 2000 - GTAC008

Welcome to 9th edition of the Give Trance A Chance mix series.

Track list available here: givetranceachance.net/ibiza-trance-classics

On this 9th edition, we are venturing to one electronic music’s most treasured spiritual homes, Ibiza. 

For decades, Ibiza has been a hotspot for cutting edge electronic music and in the late 90s to early 2000s, trance helped create a hedonistic escapism, rarely seen anywhere else on earth. So, while we can’t sadly all get to Ibiza, we can sure bring Ibiza to you.
 
Turn it up.

Ibiza Trance Classics - GTAC009

Hello and welcome, to the inaugural edition of Life after 140.

Tracklist: https://givetranceachance.net/life-after-140bpm-episode-1/

The life after 140 mix series aims to explore the harder and more intense side of euphoria, that can only be found after 140BPM. This edition marks the beginning of a new chapter and a secondary mix series, of give trance a chance.

So strap in, tops off, and turn it up.

LIFE AFTER 140BPM - Ep. 01

Hello and welcome to the give trance a chance mix series, with me Ben Quinney.

Track list available here: https://givetranceachance.net/pure-trance-euphoria/ 

On this 10th edition, we celebrate 2 years of give trance a chance. And for such an important milestone, it only seemed right that we explore the hedonistic highs, of uplifting trance. Over the next hour or so, expect a stunning blend of classic trance records culminating in a release, of pure euphoria. 

Turn it up.

Pure Trance Euphoria - GTAC010

Hedonistic waves of euphoria. An original mix series & collective dedicated to drawing ears to a bygone era of electronic euphoria, the current resurgence of trance (revival trance / deep trance / new trance) & one of the world's foremost genres of dance music.