In a world full of mainstream pop, you may have come from a place where all dance music was simply called 'techno' -- no one seemed to understand the art form, and no one seemed to care. Perhaps in a previous time, you weren't even a lover of music, because what you were hearing on the radio simply didn't do anything for you... For many of us, we can distinctly recall a moment where our ears were opened -- where we first discovered that music could be so much more than what it had been. For millions of people, artists like Armin van Buuren, BT, Paul van Dyk, Above & Beyond, and Chicane opened the door to a world of sound that had never existed. Great songs will always remain great songs, but what about that first time you put on headphones and learned that sound design and synthesizers could make an experience far more visceral and poignant than any acoustic instrument? The songs on this album were chosen by ASOT listeners from around the world. Armin van Buuren asked his 20 million strong listener base, coming from over 74 countries, to send suggestions for their favorite classics of all time. From this list, this album was born! The 'A State of Trance' Classics series is a chance to remember just how life-changing the art form has been and will continue to be. Volume 9 contains four discs worth of groundbreaking content, spanning the most influential years of trance music. Remember that trance isn't a genre, it's a way of looking at music and life!

Harboring only the biggest Trance anthems, this latest album in the long-running 'Trance 100' series perfectly captures the spirit of Trance music today. Jam-packed with a whopping one-hundred records from renowned creators such as Andrew Rayel, Armin van Buuren, ARTY, AVIRA, Chicane, Ferry Corsten, Super8 & Tab and more, 'Trance 100 – 2021' guarantees that surge of energy to lift your spirits time and time again.

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Harboring only the biggest Trance anthems, this latest album in the long-running 'Trance 100' series perfectly captures the spirit of Trance music today. Jam-packed with a whopping one-hundred records from renowned creators such as Andrew Rayel, Armin van Buuren, ARTY, AVIRA, Chicane, Ferry Corsten, Super8 & Tab and more, 'Trance 100 – 2021' guarantees that surge of energy to lift your spirits time and time again.

Twenty years, a thousand episodes, a lifetime of moments to cherish. What started as a promise from a little boy who fell in love with dance music while riding his bike to school has become a global beacon of like-mindedness and togetherness. Every Thursday, A State Of Trance brought people together no matter their descent or upbringing, choosing similarities over differences as it built a community of people that could connect over an unwavering love for music. And that is what we celebrate on this milestone occasion with the 'A State Of Trance 1000 – Celebration Mix', mixed by Armin van Buuren. Chock-full of highlights and precious memories, the 'A State Of Trance 1000 – Celebration Mix' contains only the best in Trance & Progressive as voted for by the A State Of Trance community. Featuring more than a hundred timeless records from Above & Beyond, Armin van Buuren, Chicane, Ferry Corsten, Gareth Emery, John O'Callaghan, Paul van Dyk, Push and so many other contributors, this two-hour spectacle runs through every age and era of the radio show, touching upon the tracks that managed to light a fire within in a way no other track could. Between the lines, gorgeous melodies and iconic tracks, this Celebration Mix expertly points out how the fans shaped the sound of A State Of Trance and helped it become more than just a place to find new music. So let's raise a glass to what was, celebrate what is and embrace all that is still to come for a radio show that has come to mean so much to so many people across the globe: A State Of Trance.

Featuring no less than a hundred magnificent records to spoil fans with, the latest installment of the 'Trance 100' series shows just how far the genre reaches. Brimming with top-tier tracks from the likes of Above & Beyond, Andrew Rayel, Armin van Buuren, ARTY, Chicane, Estiva, Fatum, Ferry Corsten, Jorn van Deynhoven, Super8 & Tab, W&W and more, 'Trance 100 – 2020' pushes the envelope in ways similar to the genre itself, helping fans create beautiful memories with the music they hold dear.