Darude – Sandstorm: Two Decades of Enduring Musical Impact
Darude iconic hit "Sandstorm" stands as a timeless instrumental trance composition that has not only withstood the test of time but continues to captivate audiences globally, two decades after its initial release. The track, born out of a collaboration between Darude and JS16, has evolved from its humble beginnings on MP3.com to become a cultural phenomenon, achieving gold and platinum
Darude iconic anthem ‘Sandstorm’ turns 21 years old today
The year of 1999 was quite special for Europe. Not only because the Iron Curtain was lifted, but also because up North, a Finnish DJ/producer called Toni-Ville Henrik Virtanen, aka Darude released the song 'Sandstorm' by 16 Inch Records. Little did he know that 21 years later, it is still one of the most well-known dance classics in the world, with almost
Darude’s classic dance hit ‘Sandstorm’ turns 20 years old
It is perhaps one of dance music's most famous creations - a timeless classic from the so-called "golden era" of trance in the late 90s and early 00s, a track that has appeared on countless compilations, introduced many young minds to dance music in the first place, and more recently, has become something of a double-edged sword thanks to it's
Darude – Timeless
Who could ever forget the year 1999, the year that Finnish DJ/trance producer and 'Sandstorm' legend Darude (real name Toni-Ville Henrik Virtanen) came bursting onto today's electronic dance music scene. His epic trance track has become one of the most iconic tracks to define trance as a genre - and, in fact, electronic dance music as a whole. Even though
Trance Energy Returns With 2017 Edition
Trance Energy, the largest, world-renowned trance festival makes its long-awaited return to Tomorrowland this year, and in tandem, comes with a brand-new double-sided album. Czech DJ/Producer ReOrder was given the honor of compiling and mixing over 20 of today's newest and best trance tunes, while legendary Belgian act Svenson & Gielen had the pleasure of compiling over 20 of yesterday's iconic
Darude soundtracks the biggest update ever to the original Angry Birds
In an attempt to reanimate its long-running and very successful franchise, Angry Birds publisher Rovio is releasing a new update for the game named The Mighty League, which pitches players against one another to compete for high scores. And to make this a little more enticing, Rovio has commissioned Finnish DJ Darude to remix his 1999 gift to humanity: "Sandstorm." About
Darude’s classic “Sandstorm” gets an epic remix by a complete orchestra
With almost two decades of an increasingly impressive play index, Darude's "Sandstorm" has earned him over 17 million hits and a surefire spot as one of EDM's most theatrical records. Released earlier this week, Australia's own Sydney Youth Orchestra has taken matters into their own hands and altered Darude's track to orchestral levels. A portion of their set entitled IGNITE, where musicians execute throwback