With a dazzling array of releases already this Summer including ‘Artefact’ and ‘Two Rivers’ that have continued to captivate audiences new and old, Paul van Dyk, as one of the most heralded names in dance music, continues with his next production ‘Rhapsody’ and he’s bringing Chris Bekker and Jan Dzialek along for the ride!
As the fifth episode of the ‘Off The Record’ series, ‘Rhapsody’ rejoices with a fresh edge for a new generation, presenting how Paul consistently pushes the boundaries of creativity in his productions.
Chris Bekker, known for his progressive house and melodic tech records alongside van Dyk including ‘Berlinition’ and ‘Velvet Sky’, dropped ‘Rhapsody’ as a teaser on SHINE Ibiza’s stage at the legendary Dance Valley festival last weekend. It goes without saying, the reaction of the enthralled audience was outstanding. Quite the debut for newcomer Jan Dzialek, who rounds off the German talents trio with his initiation on VANDIT Records.
Taking the reigns with a sizzling polyphony that is undoubtedly belonging to the trance realm, it utilizes a rhythm that builds through layers of slicing, sparkling synths that are then followed by pulsating and dominating yet structured bass.
As the track leans into the progressive, the tempo grows ever more euphoric, interspersed with otherworldly, sustained key notes and rich atmospherics, lending itself to a combination of exhilaration and ecstasy in all its glory.
Paul van Dyk on Tour
Aug 25 – SHINE – Ibiza, ES
Aug 27 – Intencity Festival – Craiova, RO
Aug 28 – Creamfields – Liverpool, UK
Sep 1 – SHINE – Ibiza, ES
Sep 8 – SHINE – Ibiza, ES
Sep 10 – Planet Love – Belfast, NI
Sep 15 – SHINE – CLOSING – Ibiza, ES
Sep 17 – Dreams – Nauen, Brandenburg
Sep 21 – Looloo – Mexico City, MX
Sept 22 – Looloo – Mexico City, MX
Sep 23 – Aria Rooftop – Guadalajara, MX
Sep 24 – Mia – Tulum, MX
Sep 30 – Distrikt7 – Prague, CZ
Oct 1 – Distrikt7 – Prague, CZ
Oct 7 – SHINE – Printworks, London, UK
Oct 8 – RONG – O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester, UK
Oct 13 – Holywings Club 8 Tiger – Jakarta (north), ID
Oct 14 – Holywings Gold – Surabaya, ID
Oct 15 – Holywings Beach Club – Bali, ID
Oct 16 – Holywings XYZ – Banten, ID
Oct 17 – Holywings Club 6 – Bandung, ID
Oct 18 – Holywings Club V – Jakarta (south), ID
Oct 22 – ADE – Melkweg, Amsterdam, NL
Oct 28 – Space Hall – Tbilisi, GE
Oct 29 – Hayfilm Studio – Yerevan, AM
Nov 4 – Opium – Dublin, IR
Nov 5 – Electric Festival – Helsinki, FI
Nov 11 – Sound-Bar – Chicago, IL
Nov 12 – The Fruit – Durham, NC
Nov 18 – Dreamstate So Cal – San Bernardino, CA
Nov 19 – District – Atlanta, GA
Dec 2 – Vanguard – Orlando, FL
Dec 3 – Treehouse – Miami, FL
Dec 9 – Stereo Live – Houston, TX
Dec 10 – Stereo Live – Dallas, TX
Dec 26 – Colours presents Cream 30 – Glasgow, SC
Dec 31 – New Years Party – Berlin, DE
Feb 3 – Logic – Swansea, UK
Feb 17 – Toybox – Toronto, ON
Feb 18 – Webster Hall – New York, NY
Mar 3 – Church Nightclub – Denver, CO
Mar 4 – 45 East – Portland, OR
Mar 10 – Espaco Taal – Sao Paulo, BR
Mar 11 – Teatro Vorterix – Buenos Aires, AR
Mar 18 – Equinox Festival – Tehotihuacan, MX
