Saturday, November 10, 2012

Album Review: Universal Religion 6

One of the most sought after compilation has just been released – Universal Religion Chapter 6, mixed and compiled by no other than Armin van Buuren, who is riding on the highs of his Invasion Tour as well as celebrating his 550 episode of A State Of Trance. Unlike the last two chapters, this was recorded live at Club Privilege in Ibiza.

Catching Ibiza’s magic is a task that only the most experienced musicians can complete. AvB is one of them. Through his Universal Religion series, he’s captured the summer since 2004, landing a mix compilation that burst with exclusive highlights. In 2012, he lands the 6th Chapter of ‘Universal Religion’, recorded live during the A State of Trance Night at the world-famous Club Privilege and including artwork by world-famous Dutch artist Joseph Klibansky.

UR6 makes you part of these special happenings with two live recordings. It makes you feel the energy of the crowd, lets you hear their screams for more, as well as bringing you a selection of exclusive and custom-made tunes and remixes by some of the world’s most talented producers. Tracks by Protoculture, Orjan Nilsen, Aly & Fila, Jorn van Deynhoven, A.R.D.I., Solarstone, Andrew Rayel, and many more.  Including the brand new Armin single, ‘I’ll Listen’ and many other premieres, It is the timeless musical memory of 2012’s summer season

I love trance and AvB is undeniably one of my favorite DJ/producers, but I've been a bit disappointed lately by some of his material -- probably too much commercialism going on that to a point it becomes the so-called Top 40 EDM. Still I cannot deny the fact that he is one of the best crowd-driver in an event filled with blissful ravers just wanting to get lost in the arms of trance. So I was still hopeful about this compilation. Having given it a listen, I've concluded that by any standard, this album represents a triumph in trance music. If you're on the fence like I was, I for one can attest to this album's excellence throughout. If you're new to trance and looking for some good music in the genre, well, you can't do better than this album. If you don't like trance, this one might win you over.

Noteworthy tracks include: Fire Island, Aeon of Revenge, Relict, Perpertual Motion, Infinia, Full Disclosure


Track list:

CD1
01 Andrew Rayel feat. Jano – How Do I Know (Armin van Buuren Intro Edit)
02 Andy Duguid feat. Shannon Hurley – I Want To Believe
03 Blake Jarrell – Barbados
04 Solarstone with Aly & Fila – Fireisland (Future Disciple Remix)
05 Armin van Buuren feat. Ana Criado – I’ll Listen
06 Abstract Vision & Elite Electronic vs Broning – Relict
07 Protoculture – Perpetual Motion
08 Ørjan Nilsen – Burana
09 Beat Service – Fortuna
10 Andrew Rayel – Aeon Of Revenge
11 Skytech – What’s Wrong (Skytech Stadium Mix)
12 Stoneface & Terminal – Green Velvet
13 A.R.D.I. – Premonition
14 Matt Davey – Believe In Me
15 Jorn van Deynhoven – Headliner
16 Sasha Carassi & Mikael Jonasson – Void *
17 Armin van Buuren presents Gaia – Status Excessu D (ASOT500 Theme) *
* Armin van Buuren Mash Up

CD2
01 Alex M.O.R.P.H. – Eternal Flame (Original Breaks Mix)
02 Omnia – Infina
03 Richard Sebastian – Full Disclosure
04 Jaytech feat. Steve Smith – Stranger (Kyau & Albert Remix)
05 Juventa – Metamorphose
06 Faruk Sabanci – Elveda
07 Daniel Kandi – 3 Strikes UR In
08 Dash Berlin feat. Emma Hewitt – Like Spinning Plates (Alexander Popov Remix)
09 Paul Webster feat. Angelic Amanda – Time (MaRLo Dub Remix)
10 Tomas Heredia – The Witch
11 Andy Moor – K Ta
12 Richard Durand & Protoculture – Pleasure
13 Matt Bukovski – Retrospection
14 Aligator feat. Daniel Kandi – The Perfect Match
15 Mark Burton – Understatement*
16 Sunlounger Try To Be Love *
17 Neptune Project feat. Polly Strange – The Inside
* Armin van Buuren Mash Up




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