Chronicles of Progression Ep 3 (2025)

Martin van Zeelandt / TCD
2 days ago
3 min read

A few months ago, I discovered a new channel on Soundcloud, and it is run by someone who goes by the name Perky. Immediately my brain went there. The Pinky and Perky show. Granted, I'm guessing the name isn't based upon the TV show, but my mind went there. Where the TV show was dull and boring, this channel certainly isn't. I've jumped straight into the second instalment of his 'Chronicles Of Progression', and I've been hooked ever since. The second one got a review, and now it's time for the third one.

I don't know what it is, but it seems that this year, so far, has all been about progressive House music. I've always been a fan, and I've listened to many mixes over the years, but I've been repeatedly been listening to Perky's mix (and others too). I just love to be extremely chilled, and when I am, my brain just goes places. And with this third instalment, he took it to the next level. A level I've not encountered before.

I do seem to love these mixes. It kind of reminds me of Rigur Lárus and his chilled mixes (which you should also check out). Nice and very chilled: no days goes by without me going back to the third mix in this series. I could be stuck on the M25 or M1 (which are highways in the U.K., for those that don't know), or I need to do a job that I'm not willing to do. If I want my mood to change, I just put this one on, and I'm ready to tackle everything I need to do. And I do it with a huge smile on my face. At the same time, I probably drive everyone around me mad, as I listen to this at max volume.

Passenger 10 - Nothing But You (Extended Mix)
Thaddeus - Is This Real (Original Mix)
Cosmic Ocean - Black Parameters
John Creamer & Stephane K - I Wish You Were Here (Paul Thomas Extended Mix)
Redspace & Martin di Sciascio - Subliminal Verses (Original Mix)
Freefall feat Jan Johnston - Skydive (Paul Thomas & Bluum's Midnight Extended Mix)
Trilucid - Kasamansa (Original Mix)
Inon Bramy - Tears Of Angels (Skyhunter's Progressive Remix)
Skyhunter - Tears Of Happiness (Original Mix)
Trilucid & Brett Gould - The Purpose (Extended Mix)
Orbital - Belfast (Yotto Remix)

Boy, this is an emotional journey. From the first record to the last. You are going to enjoy this, and you'll thank me for sharing this with you all after.

This mix starts with a fantastic record. What a way to start your mix with. And from that moment on, it's hit after hit after hit. Perky has made sure we stayed focussed, and our enjoyment level has gone through the roof. I think the first record set the tone for what is about to hit you. And it hits hard.

Each record is highly enjoyable. These 11 records have been carefully selected, and mixed together beautifully, and the result is astonishing. If I were to hear these tunes and be on the dancefloor at the same time, I would be standing still. Eyes closed, hands in the air, and for a split second, I can imagine what Heaven feels like. That's the power behind this mix and the 11 anthems picked.

Out of the 11 records, three are sublime. ''Nothing But You'' is breathtakingly beautiful. '''I Wish You Were Here'' astonishingly gorgeous. And ''Kasamansa'' an anthem that takes you to a higher level.

It's another epic mix by Perky, and I'm glad I've discovered this series on Soundcloud. There are now 5 mixes in total out there, so if you are into this, make sure you jump onto his channel, and stream the fuck out of the others. I sure as Hell will. More of this, please. Pretty please!