Trance Classics Reworked 002 (2025)

Martin van Zeelandt / TCD
Sep 20
3 min read

Saturday afternoon. It supposed to be raining and be windy today, but it turns out, it was actually a very pleasant day. Did some lovely gardening, and went out shopping. No wind, no rain, only sunshine. It won't last forever, and we are to expect some shitty weather to hit our way. But for now, let's embrace the last bits of Summer and the sunshine. Obviously it doesn't look as great as the image selected for this mix by Andresen, as I'm missing a beach, the sea, drinks, a sun lounger, a hat, and a magazine. And of course the location it was taken. It's probably hundreds of miles away from the UK, where the weather is always better....

I've been riding the Trance ride for a few weeks now, and I'm really enjoying it. The more, the merrier. I could not resist a Trance mix, even if I could. I wouldn't want to do that. But when it comes to Trance, it is always great to hear the classics, but what can be perceived as something even better, is to hear versions of those classics, which are even better than the original. That's the sole meaning behind Andresen's mix. The classics, reworked.

It's a fantastic concept, and it turns out, it works. I've heard many mixes over the years, and I do believe that this one has been on repeat the most. The tracks are strong, and their versions of these classics are just powerful. Some are even better than the original. That doesn't happen that often in general, but it seems that Andresen, who made this mix, found 16 tracks so damn good, I would class them as better version of the well known classics. And they are well known, trust me.

How known? Just have a look at this list:

Solarstone - Solarcoaster (Marsh Remix)
Chicane - Offshore (Grum Remix)
Duderstadt - Muhanjala (Dylhen Remix)
BT - Mercury & Solace (Helsloot Remix)
Orbital - Belfast (Yotto Remix)
Karen Overtron - Your Loving Arms (Jose Amnesia Remix)
Paul van Dyk - For An Angel (Kolonie Remix)
Dirty South & Ferry Corsten - Carte Blanche
Faithless - Not Going Home (Eric Prydz Remix)
Agnelli & Nelson - Hudson Street (Paul Arcane Remix)
Energy 52 - Cafe Del Mar (Paul van Dyk's XOXO Remix)
Delerium feat Sarah McLachlan - Silence (AVIRA Remix)
The Blizzard - Kalopsia (Matt Fax Remix)
Vincent De Moor - Fly Away (KhoMa Remix)
Rapid Eye - Circa- Forever (Markus Schulz Down The Rabbit Hole Remix)
Rank 1 - Airwave (Giuseppe Ottaviani Remix)

Wonderful. Obviously I am well aware of the classics, and so should you, but the majority of these tracks I've never encountered before. You know, those reworks. And I wasn't ready for this mix. I've had this on repeat for days, and it's been a pleasant journey throughout. And it's been on a journey: when going to work, this has been on. And for good reasons.

This is a fantastic mix. I've been following Andresen for a while, but don't think I had the opportunity to review a mix. But this one certainly sets the tone. A fantastic mix, GREAT songs. And I'm not kidding. You will hear records in a different way, under a different light, and you will wholeheartedly appreciate these reworks. And if not, please leave this site right now.

Normally I would point out the best record in this mix, but now I will point out an earworm. If you aren't familiar with that term: it's a song that remains in your head for hours and/or days. ''Not Going Home'' is just that track. My God, did Eric Prydz make the perfect remix of that song.

It isn't the best song in this mix. It's certainly catchy AF, but not the best. I've got to give it to ''Mercury & Solace'' by BT, remixed by Helsloot. Wonderful track. Original is great, but this one just hits hard.

More of these rework mixes please, Andresen. I am currently the number 1 fan, and I will remain at the top for a while. Bring back the classics, but with a slight twist. And that twist is exactly what I needed to hear right now.

It's getting dark and a bit nippier. Time to turn up the volume and let this mix heat me up!