TuneLab
YOSEF | Amsterdam
Keep Hush x YEREYERE x Waterkant
YOSEF | Amsterdam arriving at a Keep Hush collab with YEREYERE and Waterkant could only mean one thing: we're in for a trance journey of epic, unironic proportions. This is for the believers, the ones who think a 162 BPM kick drum is a spiritual experience. The vibe is one of communal ascension, where eye contact is optional but the feeling is mandatory. Averaging 147 BPM with a wide range that showcases trance's versatility, the harmonic core revolves around the euphoric 12A and the darker, driving 3B. The energy balance—46% lows, 41% mids, 13% highs—allows for pounding basslines that support lush, mid-range melodies and crisp, uplifting leads.
YOSEF's mixing is smooth and progressive, building sets within the set, often using long, harmonic blends that make key changes feel like revelations. The arc is a classic trance narrative: deep intro, driving middle, euphoric peak, and a comedown that leaves you buzzing. The crate digging here is exquisite. Harris & Mood Child's 'Metropol' opens with a progressive, atmospheric depth that pulls you in slowly. MegaPower's 'Airflow' is a shot of pure, late-90s adrenaline, a timeless weapon for the peak hour.
The inclusion of Energy 52's 'Café Del Mar (Three 'n One Remix)' is a masterstroke of nostalgia, its iconic melody still capable of inducing mass sing-alongs. And Oliver Heldens & Kate Ryan's 'Désenchantée (Oli’s EuroRave Mix)' is a brilliant modern interpretation of euro-trance, bridging generations on the floor. The journey begins with the deep pulse of 'Metropol', soars to a peak with the hard trance thrust of 'Bulletproof', and descends gracefully into the cosmic textures of B.W.P. Experiments' 'Synapsys'. A YOSEF live set that reminds us why we fell for this sound in the first place.