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SONG OF THE DAY: Chicane ft Duane Harden – “One More Time”

In 1999 and 2000, both Chicane and Duane Harden had major club hits but they are also two artists that you would never expect to collaborate. Chicane created epic gorgeous trance tracks like the chart topping “Don’t Give Up” (featuring Bryan Adams,) “Strong in Love” and “Saltwater.” Duane Harden is the soulful disco house singer/songwriters behind the classic “U Don’t Know Me” by Armand van Helden and “What You Need” with Powerhouse. Working together on “One More Time,” you can hear the two influencing each other. Chicane’s track is a bit funkier and harder than his classic sound (and more aggressive than his recent work with Ferry Corsten “One Thousand Suns.”) Duane’s vocals are as soulful as ever but silkier and prettier than anything else he’s ever done. While the pairing seems pretty random, the results are better than you would imagine. Thinking back to that same time period of dance music, I wonder how the random pairing of say Green Velvet and Tori Amos would turn out?

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SONG OF THE DAY: Chicane & Ferry Corsten ft Christian Burns ? ?One Thousand Suns?

Sometimes you ask and you receive.? On original release of “One Thousand Suns” back in September we described it as a Reese?s peanut butter cup ? two great tastes that taste great together. UK producer Chicane has created some of the biggest trance tracks in clubland history (“Strong in Love,” ?Saltwater,? ?Offshore,? ?Don?t Give Up?) and so has Dutch producer/DJ Ferry Corsten (?Out of the Blue,? ?Rock Your Body Rock,? ?Junk/Punk?). Together they have created an absolutely gorgeous balearic track ? it?s not exactly trance, nor is it morning music- but rather a fusion of the two genres. Maybe it?s a response to all the aggressive electro that is out there, but there?s something really soothing to the groovy flow of this track. The pads in the breakdown are nearly emotional with the way they feel, and the extended buildup prolongs excitement. The fact that it doesn?t lead to a harder or louder feel makes the track even more special.?Incredibly strong, the track received massive play around the world and is back again with a vocal from BBMak vocalist turned popular Armada collaborator Christian Burns.? The lyrics are cool and emotional without resorting to the stock cliches often heard on tracks of the nature.? Its also great to hear that the producers were able to place the vocals over beats rather than over a 2 minute beatless dropout in the middle of the track.? Both remixers manage to do this as well with Danny Howard pumping up the energy with a bit of electro and Soundprank taking a more progressive turn.? With this new vocal version, “One Thousand Suns” just might make the leap from the clubs to crossover.

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SONG OF THE DAY: Chicane & Ferry Corsten – “One Thousand Suns”

Pardon the tired analogy, but this track is like a Reese’s peanut butter cup – two great tastes that taste great together. UK producer Chicane has created some of the biggest trance tracks in clubland history (“Saltwater,” “Offshore,” “Don’t Give Up”) and so has Dutch producer/DJ Ferry Corsten (“Out of the Blue,” “Rock Your Body Rock,” “Junk/Punk”). Together they have created an absolutely gorgeous balearic track – it’s not exactly trance, nor is it morning music- but rather a fusion of the two genres. Maybe it’s a response to all the aggressive electro that is out there, but there’s something really smoothing to the groovy flow of this track. The pads in the breakdown are nearly emotional with the way they feel, and the extended buildup prolongs excitement. The fact that it doesn’t lead to a harder or louder feel makes the track even more special. The male and female vocals are sampled harmonizing sounds and not really traditional lyrics; this is good and bad. Good because listeners can attach their own meaning without the song forcing one. Bad, because I am only imagining how massive this track could be as a crossover with a strong topline. Then again, maybe that is coming soon. Nevertheless, its easy to imagine this track played beachside, at the end of a club night with people embracing or even as a sync to a movie or tv show. There is something truly magical about this piece of music. Remixes by Disco Citizens, Danny Howard, and Soundprank are worth a spin for DJs who want a more progressive or energetic take.

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