TuneLab
Paramida
Mixmag Lab London
In an era of relentless minimalism, Paramida's unabashed love for trance and progressive feels like a rebellious, joyous act. Her Mixmag Lab London session is a manifesto for big feelings and bigger melodies, delivered in a space that probably should have had a laser show. The vibe is one of unapologetic euphoria, a dark room suddenly illuminated by soaring synth leads and remembered feelings from 1999. This is a trance and progressive house set in the classic sense, locked into a potent 129.7 BPM and overwhelmingly built in the euphoric key of 12A.
The mixing is powerful and direct, using long, harmonic blends to create a sense of constant ascent. The energy balance is expertly managed, with a solid, driving low-end ensuring the dancefloor never stops, while the majestic mid-range melodies do their emotional work. The tracklist is a treasure trove for fans of the genre. She begins with the timeless, bass-heavy thump of Speedy J's 'G Spot (Remastered 2021)', immediately commanding attention.
The iconic piano of X-Press 2's 'Say What! (London Underground Mix)' provides a peak-time singalong, while the modern trance of Armin van Buuren & Shapov's 'Our Origin' bridges eras seamlessly. The true highlight for purists is the inclusion of Rank 1's 'Airwave (Radio Vocal Edit)', a track that requires no further explanation. The journey is a relentless climb: from the rugged opener, through epic moments like the 'Age Of Love Suite', and landing on the driving, vocal-led warmth of SolyMar & Megamen's 'All I Need'.