‘Pure Trance XI’ Welcomes a New Chapter for the Beloved Series

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Pure Trance XI flips the script on its predecessors by capturing the energy and emotion of the dancefloor in real time, as it was performed by Solarstone and Orkidea live in London.

Solarstone has championed the sounds of trance since the beginning of his artist journey, and his Pure Trance imprint also embodies that ethos. Over the years, he’s showcased countless tunes on the label and offered even more curation through the Pure Trance compilation series. Yet after 10 editions, something still didn’t feel quite right, so he went back to the drawing board for the 11th volume of the series, and the result is one that’s grounded in the culture.

In February, Solarstone and longtime friend Orkidea traveled to iconic London nightclub fabric for a special night. There, the two artists would spin a set that was recorded live, catching every moment, filter release, crowd response, and more. That performance would inevitably become Pure Trance XI, which is out now via Black Hole Recordings.

Sonically, Pure Trance XI isn’t all that much different from previous iterations in the iconic series. Listeners are met with tracks that are among the freshest in the scene, along with a dose of underground weapons and curated classics sprinkled throughout. Of course, Solarstone and Orkidea also offer up some of their finest tunes for fans to feast their ears. But the live element of Pure Trance XI makes it even more magical; there’s a certain energy that pulses as the four-hour ride takes hold, sure to keep listeners engaged from start to finish.

Orkidea’s “XP100” starts the first hour, which then offers plenty of gems that include Obie Dick’s “Foreplay,” Eelke Kleijn’s “Lately,” and Novacode’s “Broken Soul” before you’re met with the two artists’ “Slowmotion VII.” Then, the energy of the night begins to swell, dashing the chilled progressive vibe for one that’s more trance-forward, delivering an impactful change as if you were right there in the crowd at fabric itself.

From Pico Boulevard’s “Everybody’s Nobody” and Dual 56’s “Another Place” to Super-Frog Saves Tokyo’s “Clarion” and Trancendant’s “Empyrean,” you’ll quickly find yourself embraced by everything there is to love about trance. The ride continues with other fantastic tracks like Markus Schulz’s “Forgotten Element,” SØNIN and Orkidea’s “Avril,” Matti Laamanen’s “Flakes,” and Peter Steele’s “Moment of Truth,” all of which help the set drive deeper into the night.

Then, with a one-two punch of Solarstone’s “Energy Field” and Bryan Kearney’s rework of Orkidea’s “Beautiful,” Pure Trance XI comes to a close, leaving you in a blissed-out state of mind. This compilation is a proper reminder of the depth, emotion, and energy that trance brings, and it’s a solid addition to the compilation’s legacy as it opens a new chapter.

Bask in the soundscapes of Pure Trance XI on Spotify or your preferred platform. The compilation is also available as triple-disc vinyl and triple-disc CD copies for those of you looking to add to your physical media collection.

**Stream Pure Trance XI (Live in London) on Spotify:**

Pure Trance XI (Live in London) – Tracklist:

Orkidea – XP100
TasteXperience featuring Lisa White – Frustration (Glenn Morrison Remix) Kev Wright & Jay Storic – From Beyond
Obie Dick – Foreplay
AUTOFLOWER – Wallflower
Hyperbolic Function – For Your Love
metakomplex & Orkidea – Dream of You
Eelke Kleijn – Lately
Obie Fernandez – Naked
Delerium – Innocente [Falling In Love] (DJ Tiësto Remix)
Novacode – Broken Soul
VADM – Space
Solarstone & Orkidea – Slowmotion VII
Mr. Sam vs. Fred Baker present As One – Forever Waiting (Jamie Baggotts Remix)
Pico Boulevard – Everybody’s Nobody
Dual 56 – Another Place
Summa – Awakening the Spirit (Solarstone Edit)
B FROM E – Amnesia
Jamie Baggotts & Marc West – The End
Solarstone & Orkidea – Slowmotion (Allende Remix)
Tre Turner – Scottish Piano (Close Proximity Trance Mix)
Solarstone – dream sequence
Super-Frog Saves Tokyo – Clarion
Trancendent – Empyrean
UNPAVED – Take Me Home
Sophie Moleta x Orkidea x Lowland – Fall Into Love
Andrew Shepherd – Visualization
Brandt Hoff – Dream About You
Solarstone – Zero Hours
Tekara featuring Lucy Cotter – Breathe in You (Tekara’s M&M Dub)
Allende – The Weight
Markus Schulz – Forgotten Element
Solarstone vs. Sirocco – Destination (Effen Remix)
Luke Terry & Chris Johnson pres. Taisaku – Fuyu
Micha Mendel – Future Peace (Solarstone Pure Mix)
SØNIN x Orkidea – Avril
Jonas Steur – For Eternity
Orkidea – Stop The Rock
Young Parisians featuring Ben Lost – Jump the Next Train (Omar Sherif Remix)
Matti Laamanen – Flakes
Solarstone & Susie Ledge – Haunt Me (Dub Mix)
Peter Steele – Moment of Truth
Solarstone – Energy Field
Orkidea – Beautiful (Bryan Kearney Rework)