Republiq presents: Ferry Corsten (05 July 2012)

I have looked forward to this day -- Ferry Corsten's come back gig and this time at Republiq Club. It was a 3-hour long set and I had no words to describe how F created a mental atmosphere especially for his fans and EDM fans!

Not to mention, it was one of Republiq's simpler stage production but has a great impact! Lookie:

Ferry inside the Brain Box

 Marty, Julian, Marx, Kiefer, and Jeff

Marty, Marx, Jeff, and Jase

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Bigfish presents SummerNRG featuring Ferry Corsten in Boracay 2011

For years, Slinky has prevailed on the party island. This year, SummerNRG returns to present one of my favourite Trance acts, Ferry Corsten alongside with two grand house acts - ZooBrazil, and housexy!

Boracay is one helluva party island. It may not come close to Ibiza in terms of the acts the come, spin, party, and go but it does compensate in so many other ways.

This recent (un)Holy Week Boracay trip with my crazy friends has been one of the best. This was when we were the most number. And definitely the best Bigfish island party to date - one for the books.

Around 3 am, just as I have entered the mini beach front venue comes Ferry with wifey Joy donning their smiles on the decks. It was hotter and more humid as the tent sides were lifted higher. The venue was more dense compared to last year. Anticipating such atmosphere, I brought with me my ever-reliable abaniko.  I made new friends because of this abaniko -- it was so hot, everyone was sweating and a relief of a cool wind flapped by my fanning drew people by my side. Smiles were flashing, pictures we were taking, and soon we were all dancing in the tune of the F man himself. This feeling of revelry lasted til the sun came up, til the island police were already demanding to wrap-up the event, to the point where power was already cut off. But the enthusiasm and love for trance and Ferry's tunes will not be thwarted by these antics from the police. We still marched on until we have summoned the morning sun shining on the other side of the island.

 Ferry on the decks working his magic

Some of the cast and crew outside the tent

The originals with our candid wide-eyed excitement

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Corsten's Countdown 154

Listen to Corsten's Coundown

Live track list

(thanks to @cubetrance for the update)

01. System F – Lost In Motion (Peter Santos Remix)
Coming Choon!
02. Nic Chagall vs Rank1 vs Wippenberg – 100
03. Adrian Lux – Teenage Crime (Axwell & Henrik B. Remode)
04. Airwave pres Lolo -- Myla’s Theme (Oldskool Mix)
05. Simons & Blanc – Whatever It Take
06. Mike Shiver vs Fandy – Sique (Ronski Speed Remix)
07. Svenson & Gielen – The Beauty Of Silence (W&W vs Jonas Stenberg Remix)
08. Solarstone vs Orkidea -- Zeitgeist
Coming Choon!
09. Yuri Kane -- Whirlpool
10. BT -- Forget Me (Mr Sam Remix)

Corsten's Countdown 153

Live Track list
(thanks to @cubetrance for the updates)

01. Swedish House Mafia -- One
02. Mason -- You are not alone
03. Daniel Wanrooy -- Ocean Terras
04. Robert Burian feat. Zdenka Predna vs Joeysuki -- Smash You (Robert Burian Mashup)

Coming Choon!

05. Dj Tiesto -- Traffic (Richard Durand Remix)
06. Progressiver pres. FineSky -- Fine Sky (Eximinds Remix)

Coming Choon!

07. Artento Divini -- Griffin
08. Reeves -- Call Of Loneliness (Mat Zo Remix)
09. Darren Tate vs Jono Grant -- Let The Light Shine In 2010 (Filo & Peris Big Room Revival)
10. Thomas Bronzwaer -- Collider (Jorn Van Deynhoven Remix)

Bigfish presents Innovation Black featuring Ferry Corsten: Once Upon A Night in Manila 2010

As a fan of Trance music, I have been dependant and always looking forward to Big Fish events. Who would they bring to town this time? Who will be attending? Will it be as fun as the last one?

Ferry Corsten is one of those under-rated DJs in the region. He has some really good stuff -- reason why he's in line with the World's Best and Renowned DJs in the Dance Music Industry. When I found out that Big Fish is bring Ferry in town, I immediately phoned my friends and had to plan for this night of excess. I had a couple of weeks to revisit Corsten's discography and brush up on my Ferry Fix lyrics. It didn't take me long to get re-acquainted with his music.

"Nothing is created, nothing is destroyed; I'll never give this up, we're all made of love" -- the lyrics off his very recent hit was being sang in harmony by the crowd, along with me. I was TRANCE-scended to a state of euphoria while shouting higher Ferry, higher! As the song went Into The Dark and Radio Crash, the night ended slowly but the people were still high in trance energy.

Needless to say, the event was successful as it was one of the longest run-time for a Big Fish event -- lasted past 5am! It was just like the annual Cream Halloween Ball or when Armin van Buuren was last in town.

It was fun being with my best friend, our other great friends; seeing other friends, networks and acquaintances around. Music do make people come together. And with how Ferry gave that "We Belong" feeling to everyone in the crowd was just the cherry on top of a delicious event.

'til the next Big Fish Innovation. Rumour has it that a David is coming to town in June. David Guetta that is. Are you ready for One Love? Let me hear them Louder than Words!

Photos courtesy of Michelle Remo, Jason Tomas, Armada Music and yours truly