Vinyl Trance Sessions - 001 (2026)

Martin van Zeelandt / TCD
6 hours ago
3 min read

The weekend is about to land, but we still have a few hours ahead of us. As long as we stick together, we can get through it. I'm here to assist you through today, and how would I do that? Well, I might have found a perfect Friday mix for you all. Mixed by Sam Garlick, and it's a Trance mix. Need I say more? I probably have got more to say, but we should be focussing on this mix. And also the fact that it's Friday again. Where does the time go? It goes too damn quick.

It has also been roughly 3 years since I last reviewed a mix made by Sam Garlick. That's way too long ago. But he's back, with a brand spanking new mix. And the first thing I've noticed, is the awesome cover image for this mix. It reminds me of noughties ID&T albums, which had a similar, very aesthetically pleasing covers. Simple, but effective. Credits for that. You don't need a full on AI generated image, with too much going on. Keep it simple, keep it clean.

We certainly need something to boost our energy, after this long and arduous week. Especially after the one I've had. And this mix does bring a smile on my face. It makes me feel young and exuberant again. These are all songs from when I was a young lad, and danced the night away. This is what I played out loud on my speakers, and drove my parents and my neighbours mad. And do I care? Not really. Still don't care. Sam, if you are reading this, there might be issues occurring because of your mix. My current neighbours might have an argument with me, but I put the blame solely on you. It's your mix which makes me increase the volume to the max. Thanks Sam.

John Johnson - Impact (Van Bellen Remix)
Oliver Lieb - Subraumstimulation (Main Mix)
Purple Haze - Adrenaline
Holden & Thompson - Nothing (93 Returning Mix)
Bullit - Cried To Dream (Max Graham Remix)
Neo & Farina - Someone
St John vs Locust - Mind Circles
Armin van Buuren - Sunburn
Ferry Corsten - Indigo
Solarstone - Solarcoaster (Midway Remix)
Scott Bond vs Solarstone - Naked Angel
Randy Katana - Fancy Fair (Fancy Edit)
Fred Baker vs Greg Nash - Lunar Eclipse
Mandy Reid - Up The Tempo
Polaris - Inspect Her Gadget (Ripple Driver Remix)
Sandler - Theme Song (Sandler Remix)
Nick Lunn & YOMC presents Technopunk - Energize (PVD Edit)
Marcos - Just For A Day (Marc Van Linden Remix)
Nu Nrg vs Jose Amnesia - Be Right Back

Yep, there will be a neighbour fight. Don't know when it is going to happen, but it will happen. How can you listen to this at any volume but max? You have to crank up the volume, especially when one of my favourite songs is playing.

A fantastic mix, with some serious Trance anthems. Sam's selection is really great, they all put a smile on my face. A nice, long mix, with amazing tunes. Taking me right back to the good old days. And when Trance ruled the world. Well, not the whole world, technically, but certainly my world. And I'm glad to have lived through those years, and witness the progression of Trance into this wonderful sound so many people love and adore.

There are too many great tracks to mention, but I will mention two. They are my favourites in the mix, and can describe my youth. Ground breaking records back then, and have stood the test of time. 'Sunburn', which is my favourite Armin record, and 'Indigo', probably my most favourite Ferry record (he's made a lot of excellent tunes). I keep rewinding these two records, as they both put a huge smile on my face. And they make me want to go back in time.

I've got only love and appreciation for this mix. Hopefully this will be a reoccurring mix series, as the first instalment has been a great success. I cannot wait to hear more. But until then, I will push the play button over and over. I feel 20+ years younger again... and more alive than ever!