Sayuri Sugawara – Because You’re Here
Album: Final Fantasy XIII Original Soundtrack
Genre: Game
Year: 2009
Rating: 4/5

Oh my fucking God. This is my most awaited game of all time and could end up being my all time favorite game. So much hype. I am importing this when it comes out Dec 17th in Japan. This is the only thing I’m looking forward to in my life, nothing else matters till this comes out…

The song begins at 2:55. I love this Japanese vocal. This brings me a certain feeling every time I listen to it and rivals “Eyes On Me” from Final Fantasy VIII.

The single will be released on December 2nd, 2009.

Lucas & Beltram – Trust Me (Original Mix)
Album: N/A
Genre: Trance
Released: 2005
Rating: 4/5

This song I’ve been listening to since it was released, but it was part of a 2 hour mix. I only really noticed that I enjoyed it till now. Then I really just started listening to it on repeat. This is a song I could exercise or sleep to. This version here is a live rip of DJ Tiësto’s Essential Mix Live at Amnesia on 08-07-05. Nothing flashy with this track, but I like it.

Two Steps From Hell – Color the Sky
Album: Dreams & Imaginations
Genre: Production
Released: 2008
Rating: 4/5

This song is just relaxing. I like the name. The whole entire Dreams & Imaginations albums is exactly what I hoped it would be. Two Steps From Hell is my favorite production / trailer music artist. I listen to this all the time, especially at night.

TyDi & Dennis Sheperd feat. Marcie – Somehow (Sebastian Brandt Remix)
Album: N/A
Genre: Trance
Released: 2009
Rating: 4/5

Just another awesome vocal trance track. I love her voice, love the remix. Been listening to this the past week. Kinda makes me think of someone

Cosmic Gate feat. Tiff Lacey – Open Your Heart
Album: Sign of the Times
Genre: Trance
Released: 2009

This song isn’t flashy or even original, it’s just basic vocal trance… but that’s what makes it so great. Tiff Lacey is among the all time best trance female vocalists. Cosmic Gate has also been consistent in their productions throughout the years. I just enjoy the vocals and melody on this track. Enjoy

Two Steps From Hell – Freedom Fighters (Choir)
Album: N/A (featured in Star Trek Trailer)
Genre: Production
Year: 2009
Rating: 5/5

This is power and beauty as one. This song has the ability to change lives. This is music sent from Heaven. Songs like this only come around so often. I have included the original visual art it was created for. I have listened to this song over 60 times in less than a couple weeks. It gives me the chills. Enjoy <3

Just listen to this on headphones full blast and close your eyes…

OceanLab – On A Good Day (Above & Beyond Radio Edit)
Album: Sirens of the Sea (Original Mix is featured)
Genre: Trance
Released: 2008
Rating: 5/5
Lyrics (Coming Soon)

This song… a hidden gem really. I downloaded this expecting it would be nothing, but wow. This song is very uplifting. Justine Suissa is the vocalist. I like the background piano during the chorus. I listen to this track on repeat this past week. I was very excited to post this track!

“It feels like me… on a good day.”

Super8 & Tab feat. Alyna – Delusion (Original Mix)
Album: N/A
Genre: Trance
Released: 2008
Rating: 5/5

I just found this song this past week but it was released at the end of 2008. I haven’t been listening to Armin’s radio show for the past year, so that’s why I probably missed it. This is basic trance, simple but beautiful. I love the small vocal part as well. Super8 & Tab are great producers.

“This is my delusion…”

Talla 2XLC feat. Naama Hillman – No Inbetween (Original)
Album: N/A
Genre: Trance
Released: 2007
Rating: 5/5
Lyrics (Coming Soon)

This song is very unique and to me is very emotional. The slow vocal breakdown is just very beautiful, her tone is something I’ve never heard. No vocalist I’ve heard has ever sung like that. I could listen to that part on repeat for days. I listened to this a bit back when it first came out and just recently got hooked on it again. I love her voice. Just another reason why trance music is underrated.

“So will you follow me, wherever I may go? or will you let me sleep away into unknown…”

Soldout – For Your Next Girlfriend
Album: Stop Talking
Genre: Electronic
Released: 2004
Rating: 4/5

Well, here’s another Soldout track. I’ve actually really started to like them. I want another album! It will be awhile considering they just released an album in 2008. I just love their sound and vocalist has her own style I haven’t really heard before. The photo here in the video is taken by a girl in France named Solly. I found her on myspace and asked her if I could use it.