Hey all!

Transcension031 is finally ready, after almost a year of waiting!… This won’t disappoint tho, and feel free to grab it and leave some input if possible! Featuring some of the best tunes of 2011 and 2012 so far! Lotsa emotional vocals and uplifting melodies! You can’t afford to miss this one!

Get it here:
Download Transcension031

Also, My Podcast Episode005 with DJ Evolve has also been up since last week and if you haven’t heard it yet, you really should… Its our best production so far, and you’ll see why!!!

Available here:
Download The Arrakeen & Evolve Hour – Episode005

Tracklists and cuesheets are all available at the download links….

Knock yourselves out, enjoy the tunes and do hang around for more!!!

Thanks & Cheers!

-Arrakeen

- Transcension031 -
Date: 17th January 2012

01. Headstrong featuring Stine Grove – Tears (Aurosonic & IS Intro Mix)
02. Dark Matters featuring Jess Morgan – I Don’t Believe In Miracles (Shogun Remix)
03. Emma Hewitt – Colours (Armin Van Buuren Remix)
04. Dash Berlin featuring Jonathan Mendelsohn – Better Half Of Me (Alex M.O.R.P.H. Remix)
05. Shogun – Lotus
06. Andrew Rayel – 550 Senta
07. Mike Foyle & ReFeel – Universal Language (Ben Gold Remix)
08. Armin Van Buuren presents Gaia – Stellar (DNS Project Remix)
09. Oen Bearen & TrancEye – Goodnight My Everything
10. Full Tilt featuring Deirdre McLaughlin – Surrender (Sneijder vs John O’Callaghan Remix)
11. Aly & Fila featuring Katherine Crowe – It Will Be OK (Arctic Moon Remix)
12. Simon Patterson – Smack (John Askew Remix)
13. Will Atkinson & Nick Callaghan – Limitless

Disclaimer: My mixes are provided free and for non-profit personal entertainment and artist promotional purposes. If you are the respectful owner of any of these copyrights and wish for me to remove these mixes, I will be happy to oblige, but first, do take a listen as you might enjoy it.

Hello all!!!

The long awaiting Podcast 5 is FINALLY available!!! One year later to boot… man, time does fly! But to make up for it, this in my opinion is our best work so far, I’ve used lotsa new techniques to make it sound great and boy I think it sure does! I hope you guys enjoy it too!!! We will make more effort to keep up the work cause you guys, our listeners and supporters always should come first. =)

Thanks for the support and hope you enjoy our fifth episode! Evolve goes first this time round and boy is his set yummy! Interesting sounds all round! As for my set, all I can say is that its simply AWESOME! Having a year of tracks to choose from, I picked my five favorite tunes of of the moment, some of which are so epic I still choon to them over 8 months later! So be prepared! Also featured is a special track… more to come on this within the Podcast itself so do listen on and listen to the end aiight! I always save the best for last!

- Episode005 -
Date: 13th Jan 2012

[ Evolve In The Mix ]
- First Half Hour -

[ Arrakeen In The Mix ]
01. John Askew – Bastard
02. Alex M.O.R.P.H. featuring Sylvia Tosun – An Angel’s Love (Vocal Mix)
03. Andrew Rayel – 550 Senta (Aether Mix)
04. Shogun – Skyfire
05. Way Out West – Killa (Orkidea 2011 Remix)
06. ID – ID (Arrakeen Remix)

Disclaimer: My mixes are provided free and for non-profit personal entertainment and artist promotional purposes. If you are the respectful owner of any of these copyrights and wish for me to remove these mixes, I will be happy to oblige, but first, do take a listen as you might enjoy it.

Hey everyone!

Paradise Two has finally been released on Camouflage on the 11th October and already has been featured as a “Staff Pick” at beatport.com!! Man I’m so stoked, thanks all for your support and come on, let’s try to get this thing on the charts… Tell all your friends and trance lovers! I worked real hard on this piece specially for you guys and I’m deeply honoured you all love it. Thank you once again!

For those new to the release, it comes as a 3 track EP featuring two mixes by myself; the Original Mix and my “Lost In Paradise Mix”… which to me is a little more experimental, where I try to push my boundaries and cross genres, but still maintain the uplifting quality and sound I so love and desire. It’s more energetic and more tech influenced, but when it breaks down, prepare to get your hands way up in the air! Stay tuned for more “Lost In…” remixes by myself and of course, do feedback to me anything… whether you like it, not like it or hate it or love it, I always wanna know!! So do interact with me alright!

The other remix on the release is by none other than Subtraxx’s own in-house artist Night Ray, who comes up with a beautifully surreal and dreamy uplifting take on my original. Kudos to him, I’m getting hooked on it already!

OK, That’s it for now, linked below are the full versions for your listening pleasure and as always, support us artists and buy our music! It’s months of hard work but as long as the passion burns, we will keep doing it… and you guys help make it happen! If not for you guys, our avid listeners and appreciators, our passion withers… so keep us going yeah!!! Support us! It’s just pennies right?

Much Love,
AJ

Arrakeen – Paradise Two [Camouflage] by Subtraxx Recordings

Hey Trance Fans,

Transcension030 has finally been completed and is available for download here or can be streamed live from my audio player in the drop down menu above. Featuring tons of sexy vocals, catchy beats and uplifting melodies topped off with a warm summer vibe, this set has been 2 months in the making but well worth it, as I have a feeling it’ll take you on an ultra surreal journey. A perfect mid-summer mix, starting off pretty chill with a beachy vibe with a little darkness sprinkled in to haunt you, later taking off midway into some super uplifting and banging tunes with epic and euphoric sounds you won’t soon forget… This is one 80mins that’ll zip right by!

Transcension030 also features the second incarnation of my latest single, Paradise Two, the “Lost In Paradise Mix”, which will be available at your favourite online music store a little later this year. Can’t wait and do hope for your support!

Alright, I’ll keep it short and leave you to enjoy the massive tunes in Transcension030.
Kick back and enjoy! Thanks for listening!

Download Transcension030

Cheers!
-AJ

- Transcension030 -
Date: 22nd July 2011

01. First State featuring Sarah Howells – Skies On Fire
02. Allure featuring JES – Show Me The Way (tyDi Remix)
03. Andain – Promises (Myon & Shane 54 Summer Of Love Mix)
04. Roger Shah featuring Moya Brennan – Morning Star (Signum Remix)
05. Arrakeen – Paradise Two (Lost In Paradise Mix)
06. Armin Van Buuren featuring Christian Burns – This Light Between Us (Armin Van Buuren Great Strings Mix)
07. Shogun featuring Emma Lock – Save Me (Ilya Soloviev Remix)
08. Gareth Emery featuring Lucy Saunders – Fight The Sunrise
09. Simon Patterson – Latika
10. Sean Tyas – Solo (Roses Version)
11. Ahmed Romel – Only For You (Arctic Moon Remix)
12. Wayde Rafnel & Dave Correa – Derailed
13. Simon Patterson – F16 (Nick Callaghan & Will Atkinson Remix)
14. Armin Van Buuren – Coming Home (Arctic Moon Remix)

Disclaimer: My mixes are provided free and for non-profit personal entertainment and artist promotional purposes. If you are the respectful owner of any of these copyrights and wish for me to remove these mixes, I will be happy to oblige, but first, do take a listen as you might enjoy it.

Hey All!

So it’s been almost a month since Transcension029 was released… What do you guys think of it? In case you haven’t noticed, it also featured my latest single Paradise Two, of which I’m currently working on a 2nd mix of, a little edgier and more techie interpretation of it, but still following that great uplifting melody line, so hope you guys look out for that. Unfortunately neither mix will be on my site’s music player as of yet, as I’m kinda trying to keep it under wraps till the second mix is done so I can submit them both to a label, but till then, hope you enjoyed that special lil preview in Transcension029.

So what else is new? Well DJ Evolve has just informed me he completed his mix for Podcast 5, so hopefully we can get it up in a week or so… I still have my portion to do, but with a ton of awesome new tracks in my arsenal right now, I’m not too worried about churning out another great set for you guys, so as always, do stay tuned for that! Following tradition, it’s Evolve’s turn to kick off the next set with his hardcore tunes, followed by my mix…. Can’t wait!

Alright, that’s about it for now, thanks again for visiting my site and hope you’re enjoying your stay! Come back real soon now ya hear?

Cheers!!
-AJ

UPDATE (24 May 2011):
Ok, so looks like Podcast 5 won’t be coming through anytime soon due to Evolve’s new busy schedule, so once again, a new Transcension will be coming up!!! Will try by this weekend alright? Cheers and sorry for the wait!
-AJ

- Transcension029 -
Date: 2nd April 2011

01. Cerf, Mitiska & Jaren – Another World (Shogun Remix)
02. Bartlett Bros & Amex – Illuminate (Aurosonic Remix)
03. Shogun featuring Emma Lock – Run To My Rescue (Signum vs Al-Exander Remix)
04. Andrew Rayel – Aether
05. Armin Van Buuren presents Gaia – Status Excessu D
06. Talla 2XLC – Shine 2010 (Temple One Remix)
07. Arrakeen – Paradise Two
08. Bjorn Akesson – Painting Pyramids
09. RAM – RAMazing
10. Binary Finary & Trent McDermott – Freedom Seekers (Arctic Moon Remix)
11. Aly & Fila featuring Tiff Lacey – Paradise
12. Simon Patterson – Mood Swing
13. Tiësto – Suburban Train (Sean Tyas Dirty Mix)

* This is one of my favourite Transcension mixes!

Disclaimer: My mixes are provided free and for non-profit personal entertainment and artist promotional purposes. If you are the respectful owner of any of these copyrights and wish for me to remove these mixes, I will be happy to oblige, but first, do take a listen as you might enjoy it.

Hi Everyone!

First off, welcome to my brand new home on da interwebz!!! I’m glad you’re here and looking around… Make yourself comfy coz there’s quite a buncha stuff to do and especially listen to while you’re here, so sit back and chill a ‘lil won’tcha?

OK so after some delays, the site is finally up! woot!! More importantly and as promised, I have a (sorta) brand new track to share with you guys which I mentioned on the last podcast that I’d share when my site goes up. It’s called Frozen and I did it back in 2010 but after rendering it, had a hard drive failure and lost the masters so unfortunately all I had were a couple of draft mp3′s which I had uploaded to my server before. I’ve touched it up since then and re-mastered it, and you guys can give it a little listen by clicking on the drop down panel up above at the right corner of the title/menu bar (click the PLUS [+] sign) and play it on the music player that drops down and if you like it, download it at my Releases page. While you are there, you can also check out my other productions available for purchase at iTunes Store or one of your favourite online dance music stores! Thanks in advance for the support!

Alright next up, I know I mentioned before that I’d launch this site with a new podcast…. Unfortunately Evolve is kinda tied up these days so better than that, I’ll churn out a brand new 80 minute Transcension for you guys in time for this weekend, so do look out for that!

Ok I have lots more to say but don’t wanna write a huge essay, so for now, browse the site, download free music and mixes and please feel free to leave whatever comments you may have on anything you find, anywhere on my site alright? And tell all your friends too! I’ve got TONS of mixes for you to check out, dating back to 1999 even… so take your time and enjoy the brand new arrakeenmusic.com!

Cheers!!
-AJ

Hi Guys & Gals!

First off, a very Happy New Year to you all and many thanks for your continued support in this brand new year! To kick things off with a bang, Podcast 4 is ready and awaiting your listening pleasure! This is a historic episode as it marks our first attempt at taking things international, with Evolve and I located across the globe from each other! You’ll still get non-stop half hour mixes from each of us featuring awesome tunes, the usual shouts and updates, and if anything, less interruptions to ruin your listening experience!

So kick back, relax and enjoy the music! We truly hope you enjoy this international flavor of The Arrakeen & Evolve Hour!

- Episode004 -
Date: 18th Jan 2011
[ Arrakeen In The Mix ]
01. Stoneface & Terminal – Don’t Give A Fuck
02. Faithless – Tweak Your Nipple (Tiësto Remix)
03. Marcel Woods – Tomorrow (Dub Mix)
04. Dido – Everything To Lose (Armin Van Buuren Remix)
05. Giuseppe Ottaviani featuring Faith – Angel (Vandit Night Mix)
06. Andy Moor featuring Carrie Skipper – She Moves (M.I.K.E. Remix)
07. Armin Van Buuren – Coming Home

[ Evolve In The Mix ]
- Second Half Hour -

Disclaimer: My mixes are provided free and for non-profit personal entertainment and artist promotional purposes. If you are the respectful owner of any of these copyrights and wish for me to remove these mixes, I will be happy to oblige, but first, do take a listen as you might enjoy it.

Hi Everyone!

Podcast 3 is finally done and ready for your listening pleasure! In this episode, DC takes the helm and kicks off with his hard hitting beats, followed by a dramatic and uplifting set by myself. Also do stay tuned for more info during the mix as this happens to be the last podcast DC and I do here together in the ‘States. After this it’s going international so do listen on and your continued support is much appreciated!

For now, enjoy the choons!!!

- Episode003 -
Date: 29th Oct 2010
[ Evolve In The Mix ]
- First Half Hour -

[ Arrakeen In The Mix ]
01. Armin Van Buuren – Mirage
02. Shogun featuring Emma Lock – Save Me
03. Mike Foyle presents Statica – Silver Lake (DNS Project Remix)
04. Gareth Emery featuring Lucy Saunders – Sanctuary (Sean Tyas Remix)
05. DNS Project featuring Johanna – Timestep (Andy Blueman Remix)
06. Solarstone – Touchstone (Aly & Fila Remix)

Disclaimer: My mixes are provided free and for non-profit personal entertainment and artist promotional purposes. If you are the respectful owner of any of these copyrights and wish for me to remove these mixes, I will be happy to oblige, but first, do take a listen as you might enjoy it.

Hey Guys,

Our second podcast is finally complete… a little behind schedule but well worth the wait we hope. For this episode, I’ll be kicking off with a very trancy set with plenty of uplifting melodic vibes, pianos and strings, followed by DJ Evolve stepping up to the plate with some addictive, hard hittin’ hardcore tracks to get yo heads bobbing and feet shufflin’ (or more like foot-on-gas… lol). To top it all off we have our usual shouts and on-air crap to keep you chuckling, so do tune in for that, and we thank you for the support!

Hope you enjoy our second episode!

- Episode002 -
Date: 27th May 2010
[ Arrakeen In The Mix ]
01. Cerf, Mitiska & Jaren – Beggin’ You (Armin Van Buuren Remix)
02. Ingsha – Montego Bay
03. Nery – Redawn (Andy Blueman Remix)
04. Sebastian Brandt – 450
05. Ferry Corsten presents System F – Out Of The Blue 2010 (Giuseppe Ottaviani Remix)
06. Simon Patterson – Miss You

[ Evolve In The Mix ]
- Second Half Hour -

Disclaimer: My mixes are provided free and for non-profit personal entertainment and artist promotional purposes. If you are the respectful owner of any of these copyrights and wish for me to remove these mixes, I will be happy to oblige, but first, do take a listen as you might enjoy it.