TuneLab
Tomorrowland Belgium 2017
Ferry Corsten
Ferry Corsten at Tomorrowland 2017, and we're immediately plunged into 'In My Dreams'—because if you're going to do trance, do it with ethereal pads and a 135 BPM heartbeat. We might pretend we're too cool for the feels, but our Shazams are working overtime. The classic trance stage setup, with visuals of galaxies and oceans, a sanctuary for those who believe a breakdown can be a religious experience. Averaging 135 BPM, this trance set revolves around the uplifting key of 12A, with modulations to 8B and 3B for dynamic contrast.
Energy is low-dominant at 62%, but in trance, that means a solid foundation for the melodic layers above, with mids at 31% and highs at 7% for the sparkling leads. Corsten's mixing is fluid, using long, harmonic blends to create a continuous flow. The progression is classic trance: build, break, release, with key changes enhancing the emotional lift, and the BPM range from 130 to 146 ensures a driving pace. His own 'Anahera' under the Gouryella alias is a timeless anthem that never fails to ignite the crowd.
'Blueprint' and 'Reception' showcase his skill in crafting progressive trance narratives within the live set. Several Spirits' 'Blue Coast (Red Eye Mix)' is a deeper, more introspective cut, while 'Free Matrix' by Max adds a harder, tech-trance element to the mix. The opening track 'In My Dreams' sets a dreamy tone, and the inclusion of 'Anahera' in multiple forms highlights its enduring power. From the dreamy 'In My Dreams', the journey peaks with the soaring, celestial rise of 'Anahera', before closing with the epic, extended notes of 'Eternity', leaving us in a state of trance-induced bliss, perfectly captured in this full tracklist.