Alt+F4 – Alt+F4

This song does exactly what uplifting trance is meant to do: inspire and make you feel alive. My first time hearing this song came directly from a mix I heard back in 2006, by an underground DJ who actually mixed it in 2004. I didn't have the playlist at the time, so when I heard this song (a common favorite one to play at the end of a good, long mix) I was blown away and it took one long, frustrating year to find out it was these two Finnish producers who brought this to life. Point being, the best songs aren't always by the "big name" producers, although this one alone did make Alt+F4 a big name.

The song epitomizes a voyage through trance. It opens with a fancy bassline/lead that fades in and out. More and more melodies are introduced as time progresses, and the inspiring pads that leave you gasping for air fade in brilliantly. This goes on until only the pads are left standing, and the wonderful lead enters gradually. It's the breakdown, held together by one of the most beautiful melodies I personally have heard in a trance song, that drive this one home. My words do this song a horrible justice. I can only say that this song conjures so many thoughts and emotions, and it's a must listen.

This has to be one of the best tracks of the last couple of years. Anjunabeats offers a grand record with this ALT+F4 release. Although it looks like an ordinary Trancer at first, after a couple of times, you discover that this record has a lot more to offer. The breaks really make you reach to the sky and start jumping. After a couple of months, you might lose a bit of interest in the A-side. And that's where the flipside comes in. Not paid a lot of attention at first probably, because you were still blown away by the A-side. But after a while, you are really ging to appreciate the flip. 2 great tracks together, don't miss this one! Bit old release now, but still a must-have.

Although the name of the artist and its title are quite 'weird', don't let it fool you! This record is absolutely stunning: it is what 'real trance' should be. Listen to the Original Mix for an 'eargasm': it's superb & easily one of the best tunes Anjunabeats has to offer. The Introspective Mix by Matthew Adams is awesome, too. All I can say is that, when you're really into trance, you should own this masterpiece!