I know I’ve made it clear how serious I am about Techno. Think of it as a serious, committed relationship for the past 8 or 9 years. Trance though, was my first. My first introduction to the world of electronic music. And like your first girlfriend/boyfriend, even though you don’t think of them much anymore, when you do, there’s that special something, as if fondly remembering an past (younger) version of you.

So, today, I saw a post shared on the Facebook page “Trance Family Lebanon” that had a medley of classic Trance tracks from 1997 to 2017. It triggered so much serotonin in my brain, that I just had to remember other tracks that really meant something to me in my teenage years when most of you were busy listening to bands.

As The Rush Comes — Motorcycle

I actually got to see JES who is the vocalist on this beautiful track when I was 17. She came to a club that was called “Tantra”, which I believe has since been demolished. It used to be near the Zouk Powerplant, right behind where “Cyan” beach is.

For An Angel — Paul Van Dyk

I love this track. I loved PVD. Never missed a single one of his concerts here, especially the one right after the July 2006 war when no one would come to perform here.

In and Out of Love — Armin Van Buuren

I guess this track was popular when Armin peaked in Lebanon. It’s definitely a classic, and even though I like Armin’s older work more, I still love this too.

Burned With Desire — Armin Van Buuren

This and Shivers are probably my two favorite Armin tracks. Enjoy!

Sun and Moon — Above and Beyond

I love Above and Beyond. I got to meet Paavo and Tony on more than one occasion. This is one of my favorite Above and Beyond songs.

Satellite (Above and Beyond Remix) — Above and Beyond pres. OceanLab

I love when Above and Beyond used the OceanLab alias. Satellite still gives me goosebumps.

Ecstasy — ATB

What Trance playlist isn’t complete with ATB’s Ecstasy?

Children — Robert Miles

I was sad when I heard of Robert Miles earlier this year. This song is so beautiful.

Till The Sky Falls Down — Dash Berlin

Though maybe lesser known than the artists I already featured above, Dash Berlin is definitely one of my favorite Trance artists, and I can’t count how many times I’ve listened to “Till the Sky Falls Down” growing up in my teen years.

I’m gonna stop here, cause it’s getting late and I can keep going forever. I chose some of the more iconic tracks that many of you will at least have heard once or twice many years ago.