Sunday, June 9, 2013

Album Review: Ben Gold - The Sound of Garuda: Chapter 3

The Sound Of Garuda has always been one of my most look forwarded to mix compilations. The first Sound of Garuda was released in 2009, with Chapter 2 following it 2 years later. And now, another 2 years have passed and another new mix compilation is set to be released.

The Sound Of Garuda: Chapter 3 that was released last May 2013 was mixed by rising star Ben Gold. Garuda label head Gareth Emery has passed on the mixing responsibilities to one of the rising stars in trance, that is Ben Gold. Gareth had previously mixed the first two Sound of Garuda mix compilations, but felt it was time for the reigns to be passed on to someone who is helping to bring the name of Garuda to brand new heights. That is exactly what Ben Gold has been doing and he could not be more excited about it either

The compilation is packed with gems by Gareth Emery, Ferry Corsten, Ashley Wallbridge, W&W, Arty, KhoMha and more.

I felt honored when Garuda approached me to mix the 3rd chapter in ‘The Sound Of Garuda’ series. Being the next ambassador of this compilation after Gareth Emery makes me really proud, Ben Gold said.

With my repititive listening in the past few weeks, the weaving of the mix takes the listener through a flashback of unforgettable tunes that are sure to ignite memories of sandy beaches and strobe-induced nights on the dance floor. I am glad to be following this compilation because I could relive the euphoria that can only come from the sound of the world’s best trance and progressive artists.


Track list:

Disc 1
Juventa – Bitsmash – not exclusive
Ben Gold – Where Life Takes Us (Juventa Remix) – exclusive
Ferry Corsten – Rock Your Body (Arty Rock N Rolla Remix) – not exclusive
Emma Hewitt – Rewind (Mikkas Remix) – not exclusive
Ashley Wallbridge – Yin-Yang – not exclusive
Luke Bond – 1UP – out May 20
W&W & Ummet Ozcan – The Code – not exclusive
Thomas Ulstrup – Disco Fever – exclusive
Mark Eteson & Luke Bond – 4 Days Out (Tom Fall Remix) – not exclusive
Russ James – My Mind (Rafaël Frost Remix) – exclusive
Ben Gold feat. The Glass Child – Fall With Me (Tom Fall Remix) – not exclusive
Lange & Audrey Gallagher – Our Way Home (Noah Neiman Remix) – not exclusive
Eximinds – Mainbeat – not exclusive
Fast Distance & Rikkaz – Cruise Control – not exclusive
Ben Gold – Amplified – exclusive

Disc 2
Gareth Emery – Layers – exclusive
Eximinds – Ganesa – exclusive
Ben Gold – Mesocyclone – not exclusive
Ben Gold & Tritonal – Apex – not exclusive
Rob Naylor – Yes – exclusive
Solis & Sean Truby – Meerkat – exclusive
Fisherman & Hawkins – Apache – not exclusive
Gareth Emery – Tokyo (Ben Gold Remix) – not exclusive
DJ Eco – Borealis (Solis & Sean Truby Remix) – not exclusive
Skytech – Out Of Nowhere – not exclusive
Raneem – Carousel – exclusive
KhoMha – Vapor – not exlusive
Ashley Wallbridge – Mumbai Traffic (Ben Gold Remix) – exclusive
Craig Connelly & Christina Novelli – Black Hole – exclusive
Lee Osborne – Beautiful Trouble – exclusive




What do you think?



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